Toxic shame isn’t just a painful feeling—it erodes our sense of agency, and often drives impulsive or self-defeating behaviors we struggle to explain.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
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
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
An affair shatters the core of a couple’s union—their shared identity. Healing after infidelity requires both grieving and rebuilding this foundation.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
Couples healing from infidelity want to know why the affair occurred. The impact of unresolved childhood trauma is often overlooked and needs to be explored.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
Toxic shame and its enduring impact often stem from childhood trauma, making it crucial to understand how it manifests in adulthood for effective healing.| 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
For many, unresolved childhood abuse can play a significant role in infidelity. Understanding these trauma dynamics are essential to healing.| Richard Nicastro, PhD