Shame is an all too often experience in childhood, one that shapes the self in profound ways. Understanding how shame impacts you is vital to self-growth.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
We all have an inner critic yet this important part of us is often misunderstood. Examining the different intentions of your self-critic is essential.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
Unresolved childhood trauma has a devastating and lasting impact on the lives of survivors. The role of toxic shame is explored in men who have suffered abuse.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
This article explores how unresolved childhood abuse shapes adult behaviors, making survivors vulnerable to leading secretive lives and engaging in infidelity.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
There is life after infidelity. But the road through this disruptive experience can be a challenge. Marriage/couples counseling can help you rebuild.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
The emotional upheaval from an affair can be overwhelming. But affair-recovery is possible. Dr. Nicastro spells out practical tips to heal from infidelity| Richard Nicastro, PhD
The betrayal trauma caused by infidelity can be overwhelming. Understanding the emotional and relational impact helps to facilitate the affair recovery process.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
In learning how to heal from infidelity, it is important to learn from couples who weren’t successful in their affair recovery process.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
Betrayal traumas are best understood as a complex series of traumas and woundings rather than a single traumatic experience.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
Internal Family Systems (IFS) manager and firefighter parts help us understand the different ways in which we protect ourselves from emotional pain.| 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