Complex Trauma and the Aftermath with Carol the Coach

04/08/21 • 48 min

Betrayal Recovery Radio: The Official Podcast of APSATS

Betrayal trauma creates a pain that has been described as worse than the death of a loved one. Carol the Coach will be interviewing Amanda Elliott Asproni who wants to help betrayed partners work through the trauma. Clients who come into counseling with betrayal trauma alongside untreated complex trauma/PTSD struggle with the healing process in nuanced ways compared to betrayal trauma alone. She will be explaining the differences for clients who present with both complex and betrayal trauma? And she will be sharing how their recovery journey compares with clients who suffer from betrayal trauma?

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