Banyan Therapy Group

12/04/2025

Is betrayal trauma really different for men and women?

Most men do not come into therapy later rather than sooner.

Men feel isolated for most of the betrayal trauma experience.

Women usually over-function during the BT experience especially earlier in the journey.

https://youtu.be/4Il54DvyLWk

Is betrayal trauma really different for men and women?Most men do not come into therapy later rather than sooner.Men feel isolated for most of the betrayal t...

12/02/2025

New quick conversations episode has been released. S*x addiction takes its toll on the addict and the partner. Listen in for physical symptoms to know about.

https://youtu.be/CJPvVxKCEUg

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S*x addiction takes its toll on the addict and the partner. Listen in for physical symptoms to know about.Subscribe for more powerful discussions on healing...

11/11/2025

In this episode of Conversations on S*x, Addiction, and Relationships, Dr. Crystal Hollenbeck joins Dan Drake, Jeanne Vattoune, Tim Stein and Wendy Conquest to break down the reality of betrayal trauma anger, why it shows up, how it unfolds over time, and what tools can help process it.

Whether someone is facing infidelity, broken trust, or betrayal in relationships, this conversation offers clarity, validation, and practical guidance for navigating one of the most difficult emotions in healing.

👉 If you’ve ever felt like your anger after betrayal makes you “crazy,” this discussion will remind you: you’re not crazy, you’re angry, and you should be. The key is learning how to process it with compassion and strength.

Watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/f6gNYZcuFXM

Anger after betrayal can feel overwhelming, confusing, and even “out of character.” In this episode of Conversations on S*x, Addiction, and Relationships, Dr...

11/05/2025

In this episode, we explore the complex impact of s*x addiction on relationships, focusing on the grief, loss, and emotional struggles faced by betrayed partners. Unlike addictions to substances like alcohol or drugs, s*xual betrayal carries unique challenges, affecting both the addict and their partner on deeply personal levels.

Have a question for the team? Email: conversations.sar@gmail.com

In this episode, we explore the complex impact of s*x addiction on relationships, focusing on the grief, loss, and emotional struggles faced by betrayed part...

11/04/2025

11/03/2025

In this episode of Conversations on S*x Addiction and Relationships: Partner Wants to Have S*x and S*x Addict Doesn't

We explore the painful dynamics of betrayal trauma, intimacy anorexia, avoidance, childhood wounds, entitlement, and fear that often lie at the heart of these behaviors.

👉 Whether you are navigating betrayal, supporting someone in recovery, or simply curious about intimacy dynamics, this discussion provides valuable insights into the complexity of s*x addiction, emotional avoidance, and relationship repair.

Youtube - https://youtu.be/fmPAIQWTcCA

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In this episode of Conversations on S*x Addiction and Relationships: Partner Wants to Have S*x and S*x Addict Doesn'tWe explore the painful dynamics of betra...

10/30/2025

Goal: to learn how partners and disclosers experienced disclosure when a third party was present (therapist, coach, clergy, family member, friend, etc.)

Online survey takes approximately 15 minutes

For more information please go to
🔗 https://www.research.net/r/disclosuresurvey

This study has been approved by the AIUS Institutional Review Board.

10/28/2025

New quick conversations episode: Why Some S*x Addicts Withhold S*x: Understanding Intimacy Anorexia & Betrayal in Marriage

In this episode, we dive into a listener question about a s*x addict who withholds intimacy while engaging s*xually with others. Many partners struggle with ...

10/27/2025

Goal: to learn how partners and disclosers experienced disclosure when a third party was present (therapist, coach, clergy, family member, friend, etc.)

What’s involved: completing an anonymous online survey (approximately 15 minutes)
There are no questions related to specific s*xual history shared during disclosure.

For more information please go to
🔗 https://www.research.net/r/disclosuresurvey

This study has been approved by the AIUS Institutional Review Board.

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

10/23/2025

A Disclosure Study

Goal: to learn how partners and disclosers experienced disclosure when a third party was present (therapist, coach, clergy, family member, friend, etc.)

What’s involved: completing an anonymous online survey (approximately 15 minutes)
There are no questions related to specific s*xual history shared during disclosure.

For more information please go to
🔗 https://www.research.net/r/disclosuresurvey

This study has been approved by the AIUS Institutional Review Board.

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

10/22/2025

New quick conversations episode has been released. We speak on why betrayal trauma is not an obstacle to recovery, but rather a natural and valid response to relational pain. The discussion unpacks how dismissive advice like “just move on” can be harmful, outdated, and invalidating for both partners. Instead, healing requires accountability, empathy, and trauma-informed care.

Available now on YouTube

In this episode of Conversations on S*x, Addiction, and Relationships, the hosts explore a powerful mailbag question: What happens when an addict is told tha...

10/02/2025

New quick conversations episode has been released: When Therapists Miss the Mark: Betrayal Trauma, Addiction Recovery & Outdated Advice

What happens when a betrayed partner feels invalidated, not only by the one who hurt them, but also by a professional who should be offering support? In this...