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Transcending Post-Infidelity Stress Disorder

The Six Stages of Healing

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Transcending Post-Infidelity Stress Disorder

By: Dennis C. Ortman
Narrated by: Lyle Blaker
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Have you been traumatized by infidelity?

The phrase "broken heart" belies the real trauma behind the all-too-common occurrence of infidelity. Psychologist Dennis Ortman likens the psychological aftermath of sexual betrayal to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in its origin and symptoms, including anxiety, irritability, rage, emotional numbing, and flashbacks. Using PTSD treatment as a model, Dr. Ortman will show you, step by step, how to:

• work through conflicting emotions

• Understand yourself and your partner

• Make important life decisions

Dr. Ortman sees recovery as a spiritual journey and draws on the wisdom of diverse faiths, from Christianity to Buddhism. He also offers exercises to deepen recovery, such as guided meditations and journaling, and explores heart-wrenchingly familiar case studies of couples struggling with monogamy. By the end of this book, you will have completed the six stages of healing and emerged with a whole heart, a full spirit, and the freedom to love again.

©2009 Dennis Ortman (P)2025 Random House Audio
Marriage & Long-Term Partnerships Mental Health Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Infidelity
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Of all the books on infidelity, this is the first that pegs the aftermath, accurately in my view, as a trauma that results in a "stress disorder" with a clear plan for healing. Insightful and helpful.—Harville Hendrix, PhD, author of Getting the Love You Want

Dennis Ortman writes with generosity and grace about a very difficult topic. This book is honest, compassionate, and clinically smart; his strong spiritual message makes the subject of infidelity far more hopeful and humane.—Pat Love, EdD, author of The Truth About Love

Dr. Ortman is right on in calling an infidelity a trauma. By uniting the wisdom of Western psychology with East-West spiritual traditions, he offers rich, practical guidance and hope.—Janis Abrahms Spring, PhD, author of After the Affair and How Can I Forgive You?

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