Have you been betrayed by your partner? Navigating the aftermath of infidelity can be overwhelming and isolating. The Center for Intimacy Recovery is offering a 6-week psycho-educational virtual support group specifically for men who are grappling with the emotional impact of betrayal.
This group provides a safe and confidential space to:
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Receive psycho-education from a trained professional about the various impacts of betrayal trauma.
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Process the shock, anger, hurt, and confusion you're experiencing.
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Explore the unique ways men often experience betrayal, such as feelings of:
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Shame and inadequacy, questioning your worth as a partner.
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Difficulty expressing vulnerability and emotional needs, leading to bottled-up emotions.
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Pressure to appear strong and unaffected, making it hard to seek support.
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Gain understanding and validation from others who have walked a similar path.
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Develop coping mechanisms and strategies to manage the emotional rollercoaster.
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Explore your options for healing and moving forward.
Details:
Mondays, 1:00pm-2:30
Beginning on February 10th, 2025
Led by Michael Friedman (LPC, CSAT-Candidate)
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Don't navigate this difficult time alone. Join our virtual support group and connect with others who understand.
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The group meets weekly and is $100 per group. Spaces are limited.
An individual session with the group leader is required to ensure that it is a good fit for all participants.
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Mike Friedman, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) is passionate about working with individuals and couples. With a strong commitment to evidence-based treatments, Mike strives to enhance client wellness and facilitate healing from trauma.
Mike's expertise extends beyond traditional counseling approaches. He has undergone specialized training from renowned experts in the field, including sexual addiction and betrayal trauma with IITAP (International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals and mother-son enmeshment with Dr. Kenneth Adams. He also studied Dr. Yolanda Swope, who has equipped him with valuable knowledge in Family Systems and Neuroscience-based interventions.
Additionally, he has received specialized training from Dr. Pat McGrath in the area of OCD, employing innovative techniques like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Furthermore, Mike has honed his skills in Fertility Counseling under the guidance of esteemed mind/body researcher Dr. Alice Domar.
Education has always been a cornerstone of Mike's career. He holds a B.A. from the University of Maryland at College Park, a B.T.L. from Ner Israel Rabbinical College, and a M.Ed. in Counseling from the University of North Texas at Dallas.
Combining his expertise as a clinician with his rich heritage as a seventh-generation rabbi, Mike has been actively involved in delivering impactful psycho-educational community lectures on various topics. Some of these thought-provoking discussions include "21st Century Holocaust Education," "The Brainwashing and Conscription of Child Soldiers," "The Black-Jewish Alliance in the United States," and "The Effects of Inter-Generational Trauma."
Outside of his counseling practice, Mike is also the co-founder and Wellness Rabbi of "Nafshi," a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting holistic wellness within the Jewish community.
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Group Led by: Michael Friedman LPC, CSAT-Candidate​​
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