Childhood trauma can negatively impact our ability to form meaningful connections. The effects of this abuse can make some vulnerable to becoming affair-prone.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
Compartmentalization and escapism are common ways to handle difficult emotional experiences. However, they can be overused and weaken our self-capacities.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
Self-sabotaging behaviors can prevent you from leading a fulfilling, meaningful life. Understand the unconscious dynamics that lead to self-defeating behaviors.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
A moral injury occurs when we act in ways that violate our own core values. Both the betrayed and unfaithful spouse/partner can suffer from a moral injury.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
Anxiety and insecurity are central struggles for the betrayed after an affair. Understanding the role of infidelity’s impact on anxiety is essential to recovery| Richard Nicastro, PhD
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy helps us understand how our past attachment wounds are alive in the present and these wounds require healing.| Richard Nicastro, PhD