Partner Betrayal Trauma and How a Therapist Can Help
Finding out that someone you trusted has betrayed you is an incredibly painful experience. It’s not just the betrayal itself. It’s the emotional scars that…
Healing Through EMDR Therapy
Trauma can leave lasting imprints on our emotional and mental well-being, making it difficult to move forward in life. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)…
What Can I Expect in Men’s Sexual Addiction Group Therapy?
We’ve previously discussed how the meaningful connections found in group therapy can be incredibly beneficial to those healing from sexual addiction, but what is the…
Mom Guilt: What it Is and How to Get Rid of It
Today, we’re discussing mom guilt–what it is and how to free yourself from the cycle of shame. If you’re a mom, you no doubt already…
How to Heal a Marriage After an Affair
As a counseling clinic that offers marriage counseling, we see many couples who have experienced infidelity in their marriages. One partner cheats–emotionally and/or physically–and the…
All of a sudden, I can’t think straight…
What is dissociation, and do I need trauma therapy for it? Dissociation is a common way people detach from themselves and their surroundings when a…
What is a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT)?
Certified Partner Trauma Therapists (CPTTs) are trained to help individuals navigate the complex emotions and relational challenges that arise after discovering they have been betrayed…
Good Premarital Counseling: Completing the Incomplete
Shakespeare wasn’t lying when he said, “Love is blind.” It’s true. We are often blinded to the faults and internal struggles of the ones we…
Christian Marriage Counseling: Cultivating Mutual Delight
At The Finding Place Counseling, we offer marriage counseling and therapy for couples with a variety of spiritual beliefs–from none at all to devout–and our…
Internal Family Systems Is All About You, Not Your Family Dynamics
If you’ve been around our clinic or our social media pages, there’s a good chance you’ve heard us talk about IFS, which stands for Internal…
How to Listen So Your Kid Will Talk to You
We’re often asked by parents what they can do to “just get my kids to open up and TALK to me!” The answer is simple…
Why Group Therapy is So Important for Sexual Addiction Recovery
Author Johann Hari said in a recent TED Talk that the opposite of addiction is not sobriety; the opposite of addiction is human connection. Addiction…
Finding Healing through Inner Child Work
Why is inner child work so effective? At The Finding Place, we believe the best therapy should eventually include inner child work, so let’s talk…
Couple’s Recovery from Sexual Addiction: What You Need to Know About the Process
If you’re new to our website or our blog, at The Finding Place, we specialize in treating sexual addiction. Our certified sexual addiction therapists (CSATs)…
What is a Therapy Intensive? A Powerhouse Approach for Lasting Change
What is the benefit of doing a custom therapy intensive instead of weekly therapy? At The Finding Place, our therapists offer custom intensive sessions where…
3 Things to Know About PTSD and Anxiety Triggers
What is a trigger? In the context of mental health, the term trigger refers to “a situation or experience that acts as a catalyst for…
What is a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and Why Do I Need One?
Choosing a therapist is like choosing a pair of shoes. Going on a long hike up a mountain? You need hiking boots, not flip flops….
Struggling with Sex Addiction? 3 Things You Need to Know
If you have had failed attempts to stop or cut back on problematic sexual behaviors like porn consumption, compulsive masturbation, or extra-relational affairs, or if…
Parenting Teens: 3 Ways YOU Can Help Your Teen
“Why won’t my son just do what I tell him to do?” “I know something is bothering my daughter. Why won’t she just tell me…
Parenting Teens
Many years ago, I was wearing my infant son in the grocery store when a woman approached me. She was oohing and ahhing over my…
What to Do If Your Child Views Pornography: A Parent’s Guide
What are the odds my child will look at pornography? There are more visits to pornography websites each month than to Twitter, Instagram, Netflix, Pinterest,…
Marriage Counseling Using Emotionally Focused Therapy
At The Finding Place Counseling, several of our therapists are licensed marriage and family therapists (MFTs) who are specially trained to see how family systems…
I Tried Brainspotting, and Here’s What Happened
Understanding Anxiety Hello. My name is Rachel, and I’m the clinic coordinator here at The Finding Place Counseling in Little Rock, AR. I wear a…
Understanding Generational Trauma
What is generational trauma? Imagine a little boy who was physically and verbally abused by his father for not performing well in school, so he…
Trauma in Our Minds and Bodies
When most people hear the word “trauma,” they think about major life events. We call this “Big T trauma”—a car accident, rape, fighting in a…
Brainspotting for Trauma Therapy
Trauma in our Minds and Bodies When most people hear the word “trauma,” they think about major life events. We call this “Big T trauma”—a…
Now What?! First Steps in Dealing with Betrayal Trauma
You just found out your partner has been unfaithful. You found porn on his phone. He confessed to years of infidelity. Your mind is spinning….
Your Husband Has Been Unfaithful: Betrayal Trauma
You found out your husband is addicted to porn. Or he had an affair. Or multiple affairs. And now you feel like you’re going crazy….
The Mind-Body Connection
Have you ever heard the expression “flip your lid”? Have you ever flipped your lid? “Flipping your lid” means to lose control, fly off the…
What is a certified sex addiction therapist (CSAT)?
Choosing a therapist is like choosing a pair of shoes. If you are going on a long hike up a mountain, you need hiking boots,…
Brain Science: Why My Teenager Won’t Stop Looking at Pornography
The Dangers of Teens Addicted to Porn The most-searched-for term on the internet is “sex.” This may not surprise you, but the amount of pornography…
Brainspotting Therapy for Anxiety
Everyone feels some level of anxiety at times. You may feel nervous about an upcoming date, worry about an ailing parent, or doubt your abilities…
Managing Anxiety during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Several weeks ago, the coronavirus pandemic changed our lives. Schools suddenly closed. Many employees were laid off. Others transitioned to working from home. Events and…