Intimate Deception: Healing the Wounds of Sexual Betrayal
Ebook
Nothing destroys trust like sexual betrayal. Beyond broken vows,
a woman who discovers that the man she loves has been viewing
pornography or having an affair must deal with devastating blows to
her self-image and self-worth. She must grapple with the fact that
the man she thought she knew has lied and deceived her. She may
even bear the brunt of shame and judgment when the people around
her find out.
Drawing from her experience both as a marriage and family therapist
and a woman who personally experienced the devastation of sexual
betrayal, Dr. Sheri Keffer walks women impacted by betrayal through
the pain and toward recovery. She explains how the trauma of
betrayal affects our minds, bodies, spirits, and sexuality. She
offers practical tools for dealing with emotional triggers and
helps women understand the realities of sexual addiction. And she
shows women how to practice self-care, develop healthy boundaries,
protect themselves from abuse or manipulation, and find freedom
from the burden of shame and guilt.
From the Back Cover
Hope, help, and a way forward--from someone who's been
there.
"Sexual betrayal is a devastating blow, and Dr. Sheri Keffer knows
this professionally and personally. Her insight and instruction are
invaluable on the topic. Practical tools, a friend who understands,
and hope for a future can all be found in this book."--Daniel G.
Amen, MD, founder of Amen Clinics and author of Memory
Rescue
"Intimate Deception is the best book I have
ever read for women who have been sexually betrayed by their
spouse. Dr. Keffer is not just a warm and wise counselor; she
personally has been through the trenches after facing the shame and
devastation of sexual betrayal. Her explanation on betrayal
trauma's impact on a woman's brain functioning is outstanding and
will help a woman understand why she sometimes feels so crazy. Each
chapter provides not only explanation and validation but also
practical steps readers can take to regain their emotional and
spiritual well-being."--Leslie Vernick, relationship coach,
speaker, and author of The Emotionally Destructive
Relationship and The Emotionally Destructive
Marriage
"Marriage infidelity is devastating to the person who has been
betrayed, and it impacts every dimension: trust, confidence, and
self-image, to name a few. This book provides practical and also
inspirational hope for the journey of healing. Highly
recommended."--John Townsend, PhD, psychologist, New York
Times bestselling author, and founder of the Townsend Institute
for Leadership and Counseling
"Dr. Keffer zeros in on the greatest need of betrayed
partners--healing from trauma. From her research she's coined the
term Intimate Deception Betrayal Trauma™ and highlights the
two things a woman is looking for: safety and the
truth. Courageously sharing her own story, Dr. Keffer guides
readers to understanding their trauma, then taking the steps that
lead to healing."--Dr. Milton S. Magness, author of Stop
Sex Addiction and Real Hope, True Freedom
Product Details
- Title : Intimate Deception: Healing the Wounds of Sexual Betrayal
- Authors:
- Keffer, Dr. Sheri
- Steffens, Barbara
- Carnes, Stefanie
- Publisher: Revell
- Publication Date: 2018
- ISBN: 9781493412631
Dr. Sheri Keffer is the cohost of the nationally syndicated Christian talk show New Life Live, with an audience of more than two million people each week on 150 stations nationwide. For nearly 20 years, she's been in private practice as a marriage and family therapist in Newport Beach, California, and is a Certified Clinical Partner Specialist (CCPS) and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT). She is a passionate keynote speaker for women who've experienced betrayal, and she holds a doctorate in marriage and family therapy and a master's degree in theology, both from Fuller Theological Seminary.