Have you made the decision to leave a relationship after betrayal?
While many therapy groups and 12-step programs are primarily composed of people focusing on repairing relationships or navigating the decision to stay or leave, what happens after you've made the choice to move on?
At the Center for Intimacy Recovery, we understand that leaving a relationship after betrayal brings its own unique set of challenges and opportunities. We understand that leaving a relationship after betrayal brings its own unique set of challenges and opportunities.
This 6-week psycho-educational virtual group offers a safe and supportive space for men and women who are ready to:
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Embrace self-discovery and create a fulfilling life on your own terms
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Establish healthy boundaries and protect your emotional well-being Cope with the emotional complexities of separation and begin to heal
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Develop self-reliance and rediscover your strength and independence
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Navigate the world of dating and future relationships with confidence and clarity
Details:
When: Thursdays, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Beginning Date: February 6th, 2025
Where: Virtual (Zoom)
Don't let your journey stop after leaving your relationship. Join us and embark on a path of healing, empowerment, and self-discovery.
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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.
The group will be led by Michelle Cruz (LMSW, CSAT Candidate)
Michelle became a LMSW after twenty years in corporate training and teaching in higher education. She continually desired to connect on a deeper level with clients and students. Michelle earned her second master’s degree from Fordham University in Social Work. Her focus is to help clients achieve self-acceptance and build healthy connections in relationships.
Life is hard and we often make it harder on ourselves. Michelle has spent time working in both inpatient and outpatient settings focused on substance use disorders and embracing the LGBTQIA+ community. She understands disenfranchised grief associated with betrayal trauma, porn addiction, sex addiction, intimacy issues, and codependency. She takes a client centered, trauma informed, and holistic approach. Michelle hopes to foster a relationship with you that helps you attain freedom from problematic sexual behaviors, gain a deeper understanding of yourself, and rebuild meaning into your life.
Michelle got certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help change negative patterns in the brain. EMDR is a psychotherapy tool that enables people to heal from symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. Repeated studies show that EMDR can in fact heal the mind from psychological trauma much as the body recovers from physical trauma. When you cut your hand, your body works to heal the wound. If a foreign object or repeated injury irritates the wound, it festers and causes pain. Once the block is removed, healing resumes.
EMDR demonstrates that a similar sequence of events occurs with the mental healing process. The brain’s information processing system naturally moves toward mental health. If the system is blocked or imbalanced by the impact of a disturbing event, the emotional wound festers and can cause intense suffering. Once the block is removed, healing resumes. Using the detailed protocols and procedures learned in EMDR therapy, Michelle has witnessed clients healing from years of suffering. Michelle considers it an honor to accompany clients on their journey of self- discovery.
We all have imperfections, insecurities, and idiosyncrasies that make us unique. Finding self-acceptance and connection is a lifelong journey. Michelle desires to partner with her clients in this process. She focuses on creating a non- judgmental environment in which her clients feel heard, validated and understood. She will welcome you into treatment with compassion, professional competence, and a sincere sensitivity to the specific circumstances motivating you to seek therapy at this time. Finding the right therapist can be daunting and Michelle admires the bravery of those who seek treatment.
What makes us different?
Intimacy
We don’t discuss intimacy.
We do intimacy.
Learning to be relational comes from being relational.
The intimate relationship is an integral part of the healing experience.
Our staff works intimately with our individual clients to help them discover and see their authentic selves.
We help couples develop or deepen their intimacy on all levels and to remove the obstacles that hold them back from feeling more intimately connected.
Our Intimacy Groups are living, breathing experiences of intimacy.
. For us, the relationship between therapist and client is sacred.
It’s more than someone to tell stories to.
It’s more than “a friend who listens.”
It’s more than someone telling you to do “self care.”
It’s more than someone who gives you advice.
The relationship with your therapist should be one of the most intimate experiences of your life
At the Center for Intimacy Recovery it is.