Healing from Betrayal: Insights with Dr. Debi Silber
If you can imagine four legs of a table, the four legs being physical, mental, emotional and spiritual, what I saw with everybody need to was a real heavy lean on the physical and the mental thinking and doing and kind of neglecting or ignoring the emotional and the spiritual feeling and being, if a table only has two legs, easy for that table to topple over.
What happens when the person you trust the most betrays you? In this episode of The Therapeutic Poet, Jacky Power sits down with Dr. Debi Silber, founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute, to explore the deep wounds betrayal leaves behind and how to heal them. Dr. Silber, a holistic psychologist and health expert, shares groundbreaking findings from her PhD research on betrayal, shedding light on why this type of trauma feels so personal and devastating.
She explains that betrayal impacts us physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, often leading to a range of symptoms like anxiety, depression, and even physical pain. Dr. Silber introduces listeners to the five stages of healing after betrayal: discovery, shock, survival instincts, awakening to new possibilities, and finally, transformation and integration. She emphasizes that healing isn't a straight path; people may find themselves moving back and forth between these stages.
The conversation is packed with practical advice on how to care for yourself during this tumultuous time, highlighting the importance of self-compassion and patience. Listeners will come away with a deeper understanding of how betrayal affects their overall well-being and actionable strategies to start their healing journey. If you're grappling with the aftermath of betrayal or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a blend of professional insights and heartfelt empathy to guide you through the process.