Gary Katz
Recharging Our Mission: Highlights from Our First Staff Retreat in New York
I'm writing to you all today with a renewed sense of energy and purpose after our incredible first staff retreat in New York City. It was...
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New Groups for Betrayed Partners Starting this Month
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Gary Katz
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Enough With Narcissism
Janet and David sat in my office on opposite sides of the couch. The space between them was only a foot or two but the divide between...
Gary Katz
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The Challenges Leading Up to a Therapeutic Disclosure
It’s going to get better. Infidelity and betrayal in a relationship can be one of the most challenging issues that a couple can face. The...
Gary Katz
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Navigating the Challenges of Relapses in Sex Addiction and Betrayal Trauma
A Path to Healing As a psychotherapist specializing in addiction and betrayal trauma, I have had the privilege of witnessing the immense...
Gary Katz
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The Most Challenging Stage of Betrayal Trauma
Last week, we delved into the initial shock and confusion of discovery in the wake of betrayal trauma. This week, we move on to the...
Gary Katz
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Enough with Narcissism
Over the last few years, the term "narcissist" has become more and more a ubiquitous label thrown around casually in everyday conversation.
Gary Katz
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Dangerous Points for Couples on the Path to Recovery From Betrayal
The discovery of a betrayal can be a devastating and disorienting experience. It shatters the foundation of trust and throws the relationshi
Gary Katz
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Repeated Patterns of Avoidance as Coping Mechanisms For Unresolved Trauma
Individuals with unresolved trauma often develop avoidance behaviors as a way to cope with distressing memories, emotions, or reminders...
Gary Katz
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Unresolved Trauma Changes How You See Yourself
Unresolved trauma often leaves individuals feeling a profound sense of shame, guilt, or self-blame.
Gary Katz
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Physical Health Implications From Unresolved Trauma
The effects of unresolved trauma are not limited to one's mental and emotional well-being; they can also manifest physically. Research has i
Gary Katz
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The Impact of Unresolved Trauma on Relationships
Unresolved trauma can significantly impact an individual's ability to form and maintain healthy relationships. People who have experienced t
Gary Katz
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The Impact of Unresolved Trauma
Part 1: The Lingering Impact of Unresolved Trauma and Why Resolution is Essential As a psychotherapist, one aspect of my work that I find...
Gary Katz
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A New Path to Healing Betrayal Trauma
The concept of Betrayal Trauma which helps us understand the experiences of a betrayed partner has been around since 2005. That’s 19...
Gary Katz
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Owning Your Space
A Virtual Group for Women of Color at the Center for Intimacy Recovery Ever felt nervous speaking up in a room filled with members of the...
Gary Katz
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The 5 Day Gratitude Challenge
The 5 Day Gratitude Challenge is a wonderful opportunity to cultivate a sense of appreciation and positivity in your life. It can have a...
Gary Katz
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What Does a Recovery Coach at the Center for Intimacy Recovery do?
Adrian Mullings, a recovery coach at the Center for Intimacy Recovery, works closely with our clients to support their recovery from sex...
Gary Katz
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Empathy When Your Partner is in Pain: A Path to Grow and Healing
Sex addiction is a serious issue that wreaks havoc on both the addict and their partner. When faced with the heart-wrenching pain of...
Gary Katz
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Unveiling the Fear of Intimacy: Understanding Avoidance and Sex Addiction as Coping Mechanisms
"When push comes to shove, you're afraid of love,” - Grateful Dead The fear of love and intimacy is a complex and deeply rooted aspect of...
Gary Katz
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What exists more than we know and less than we think?
Trauma... Trauma exists more than what we realize and less than we think at the same time. We’ve all heard people use the word “...
Gary Katz
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Turkey Love
So many people share with me that Thanksgiving is one of their favorite holidays! I often wondered what about it appeals to so many...
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