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My Top 10 Resources for Betrayal Trauma Recovery:

  1. Michelle Mays – Braving Hope Program -including the community of courageous women & The Betrayal Bind
  2. YouTube – “Wm. Paul Young Shares His Powerful Testimony—Session 10(FGC2016)”
  3. Devotional: You’re Going to Make It by Lysa TerKeurst
  4. Podcast: “Fight for Love” by Rosie Makinney
  5. Book – Deceived: Facing the Trauma of Sexual Betrayal by Claudia Black
  6. Book – Moving Beyond Betrayal: The 5 Step Boundary Solution by Vicki Palmer
  7. Book –The Dance of Anger: A Woman’s Guide to Changing Patterns of a Intimate Relationships by Harriet Lerner
  8. Song – “Highlands (Song of Ascent)” by Hillsong United (Acoustic)
  9. Song – “Belong to You (Enemy Can’t)” by Here Be Lions
  10. Song – “My Healing” by Sophia Spallinoc

My Top 40 by Category:

Dealing with a Destructive Relationship:

  • The Emotionally Destructive Marriage by Leslie Vernick
  • The Dance of Anger: A Woman’s Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships by Harriet Lerner, Ph.D.
  • Why Does He Do That? by Lundy Bancroft
  • The Gift of Fear by Gavin De Becker
  • Verbally Abusive Spouse by Patricia Evans
  • What Happened to You by Oprah Winfrey
  •  Enough is Enough: A-Step-By Plan to Leave an Abusive Relationship with God’s Help by David Clarke
  • I Don’t Want a Divorce: a 90 Day Guide to Saving Your Marriage by D. Clarke

Understanding Sexual Compulsivity

  • Workshop: “Foundations for Recovery: Understanding Sexual Compulsivity” by Michelle Mays (Workshops – Center for Relational Recovery)
  • YouTube: “Wm. Paul Young- Paul shares His Powerful Testimony – Session 10 (FGC2016)”
  • Letters from a Sex Addict by Wendy Conquest and Dan Drake
  • Your Sexually Addicted Spouse: How Partners Can Cope and Heal by Barbara Steffens

Experiencing Sexual Betrayal:

  • Podcast: Fight for Love by Rosie Makinney 
  • The Betrayal Bind: How to Heal When the Person You Love the Most Hurts You the Worst by Michelle Mays, LPC, CSAT-S
  • Deceived: Facing the Trauma of Sexual Betrayal by Claudia Black
  • Moving Beyond Betrayal: The 5-Step Boundary Solution for Partners of Sex Addicts by Vicki Tidwell Palmer
  • Intimate Deception: Healing the Wounds of Sexual Betrayal by Sheri Keffer
  • Mending a Shattered Heart: A Guide for Partners of Sex Addicts by Stephanie Carnes

Needing Self Care:

  • You’re Going to Make It by Lysa TerKeurst
  • The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel A van der Kolk
  • Good Boundaries and Goodbyes by Lysa TerKeurst
  • Audiobook: The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings of Authenticity, Connection, and Courage by Brene Brown

Preparing for a Full Disclosure:

  • Full Disclosure Seeking Truth After Betrayal Volume One: Understanding How an Disclosure Can Help You Heal by Janice Caudill and Dan Drake
  • Full Disclosure Seeking Truth After Betrayal Volume Two for Partners: Preparing for Disclosure on Your Terms by Janice Caudill and Dan Drake
  • Full Disclosure Seeking Truth After Betrayal Volume Three: Post Disclosure Healing by Janice Caudill and Dan Drake
  • Disclosing Secrets: An Addicts Guide for When, to Whom, and How Much to Reveal by M. Deborah Corley and Jennifer P. Schneider
  • Surviving Disclosure: A Partner’s Guide for Healing the Betrayal of Intimate Trust by Jennifer P. Schneider and M. Deborah Corley

Empowering songs:

  • “Fight on Fighter” by King and Country
  • “Belong to You” by Here Be Lions
  • “Highlands” (Song of Ascent) by Hillsong
  • “My Healing” by Sophia Spallino
  • “Wake Me Up” by Avicii
  • “You’re Gonna Be Okay” Jenn Johnson
  • “QUIET” (Acoustic) Hillsong Recording and Diana Trout
  • “Though You Slay Me (Shane and Shane- featuring John Piper)
  • This is My Fight Song” by Rachel Platten
  • “I Need You” by Matt Maher
  • “Redemption” by Syts (instrumental piano)
  • “His Eye Is On the Sparrow” Selah

Art:

Eva Koleva Timothy Painting “Grace” Eva Timothy Art

Shawn Collins ChristLifeArtShop “Abide” Abide – Handmade Relief Print — Christ Life Art

Blog Posts:

Mindset, Betrayal, and the Brain by Michelle Mays https://michellemays.com/mindset-betrayal-and-the-brain/

I am Supported: Changing Beliefs Regardless of Circumstances https://michellemays.com/i-am-supported-changing-beliefs-regardless-of-circumstance/

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