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Betrayal: Why Transparency Is A Crucial Step In Healing - Gottman Method
According to the Gottman's, couples who successfully recover are not those who avoid discomfort, but those who lean into it with honesty and courage. Transparency is one of the clearest ways to do exactly that.

Paula Gurnett, MA, C.C.C.
4 days ago3 min read


Betrayal: Attachment, Trauma, and Healing - A Review of 'The Betrayal Bind'
There are few experiences as shattering as discovering that the person you love and trusted most has betrayed you. Whether through infidelity, a hidden sexual behavior, or ongoing deceit, this kind of betrayal doesn’t just hurt — it fractures your sense of safety, identity, and connection in ways that are hard to put into words. The Betrayal Bind by Michelle Mays offers a compassionate, attachment-focused roadmap through that devastation toward healing and self-recovery.

Paula Gurnett, MA, C.C.C.
Feb 152 min read


Rewiring the Brain: How Neuroplasticity Supports Addiction Recovery
Addiction changes the brain, but so does recovery. Through neuroplasticity, every small act of healing becomes a step toward a stronger, healthier, and freer self.

Paula Gurnett, MA, C.C.C.
Dec 1, 20253 min read


Addiction Recovery With Brainspotting Therapy
Brainspotting helps individuals process and release unresolved emotions, reducing the need for self-destructive coping mechanisms.

Paula Gurnett, MA, C.C.C.
Apr 30, 20242 min read

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