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Two Therapists Talking

Two Therapists Talking

by David Thompson & Sherie Christensen

Self-Improvement Mental Health Sexuality

162 About the CSAT Model of Recovery for the partner

David & Sherie begin talking about the CSAT model of recovery but for the partner who has been betrayed. In this episode, we talk about safety and stabilization and boundaries and containment. We talk about what these things are and how to do them. This will help the partner take steps early that will encourage healthy recovery instead of simply going off of how you feel!

161 About the CSAT Model of Addiction Recovery, Part C

David & Sherie continue talking about the CSAT model of addiction recovery for the addict or offending partner, covering the last 4 tasks including: Task 5 — Rigorous honesty + therapeutic disclosure, task 6 — Restitution and relational repair, task 7 — Trauma/shame resolution + secure attachment, and task 8 — Maintenance and growth. Listen to learn more!

159 About the CSAT model of Addiction Recovery

David & Sherie outline the CSAT (certified sexual addictions therapist) model of addiction recovery. This is a great episode for someone just starting the path of recovery to know more about Dr. Patrick Carne's model and why it's so effective. This includes a model that follows this order: Crisis → sobriety → integrity → intimacy → growth (skills + support + truth). Listen to learn more!

158 We continue talked about the mood cure and supplements and eating for feeling good!

David & Sherie finish talking about the mood cure and why we need to pay attention to what we eat as an important part of feeling better and not neglect our brain and its needs. We talk about other supplements and why they matter and ask you to answer some questions to determine where you're at.

157 About the brain/mood connection and taking care of ourselves

David & Sherie talk about how important a nourished brain is in feeling good and why a lack in important nutrients can have a big impact. Learn more with the book the mood cure by Julia Ross.

156: We talk about some of life's greatest truths - and why you should know them!

David & Sherie talk about some things that overlap therapy and ancient writings and lessons and why they matter today. You will learn about how you're not separate, fear is an illusion and Love is the Truth, your mind shapes reality (it’s not a camera, it’s a projector), your ego is the enemy and everything is connected. Here's the link to learn more: https://youtu.be/ADYdypHZb2A?si=OQC2Q63_NtFAaCkO

155 About how to manage triggers in the moment: NNAC

David & Sherie talk about how to manage triggers and temptations, whether it's a temper or anxiety or sexual craving or negative self-talk or anything else. Learn a simple technique that you can use in different situations to slow down and respond to situations instead of just reacting: NNAC - Notice, Name, Allow and Choose.

154 What is direct hurt versus indirect hurt? And why does it matter?

David & Sherie talk about direct hurt versus indirect hurt, what those are, and why they matter. In relationships, intention and motive matter a lot! We still need to address and change hurtful behavior, but we don't want to make hurtful behavior more hurtful by how we interpret it, making reconciliation even more difficult. Listen to learn more!

153 We answer some questions about what to do if we answered no to important questions

David & Sherie talk about what to do if you answered no to any of the questions we asked in our last episode (Can you apologize? Do you have empathy? Can you receive input and feedback?) Keep your honesty and listen to some of the things we can do when we're struggling to taking things personally.

152 Can you be wrong?! Asking yourself some hard questions about yourself - be honest!

David & Sherie discuss some things to ask yourself and be honest about how you're showing up in relationships to see if you engage in any less effective patterns of behavior. Be willing and honest enough to take a hard look at what you might be doing that is getting in the way of the relationship you want!

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