Can Marriage Survive Abuse, Affairs, and Addiction? | Geoff Steurer | #19

Geoff Steurer, MS, LMFT joins Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz to discuss betrayal trauma and the three A’s: abuse, affairs and addiction. Geoff shares some great tips to help both partners through the challenges and struggles of the trauma that is often the result.About Geoff Steurer:Geoff Steurer has a passionate commitment to helping couples rebuild theirrelationships from crisis to connection. He specializes in helping couples and individualsaffected by the trauma of sexual betrayal. He understands how exhilarating and stressfulmarriage can be and works hard at his own marriage. His goal is to show couples how his work will pay off in their own lives.Steurer specializes in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, treating pornography andsexual addictions, infidelity, men's issues, anxiety, depression, anger management, andfamily therapy. He is the co-author of "Love You, Hate the Porn", creator of the "TrustBuilding Bootcamp", host of the podcast, "From Crisis to Connection", and author of aweekly online Q&A column.Geoff Steurer Links:https://www.geoffsteurer.com/https://www.geoffsteurer.com/podcasthttps://www.facebook.com/GeoffSteurerMFThttps://www.instagram.com/geoffsteurer/Insights:Dave: Reach out, reach out for help and find someone you trust to speak with.Liz: Hope. There is so much to be hopeful about. Believe in marriage and look at the other side.Geoff: Learn to see the other person as someone who is different than you are.Invites:     - Learn how to stay close to your partner so you can find your way back to each other       when dealing with betrayal and trauma     - Don’t be afraid of the truth, your marriage can handle it     - Recognize that there are a lot of people who struggle with these things, do not feel       ashamed. Get help and know you are not alone.     - Take the 12 week self-guided online course if you have broken someone’s trust.Visit our site for FREE relationship resources and regular giveaways:Strongermarriage.orgpodcast.strongermarriage.orgFacebook: StrongerMarriage.orgInstagram: @strongermarriagelifeTikTok: @strongermarriagelifeDr. Dave Schramm:https://drdaveschramm.comhttps://drdavespeaks.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/DrDaveUSUFacebook Marriage Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/770019130329579Facebook Parenting Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/542067440314642 Dr. Liz Hale:http://www.drlizhale.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Happy Hacks: 101 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Happiness, Reduce Stress, and Build a More Meaningful Life.Available now starting at 99¢ on Amazon and Dave's Book StoreWritten by Dr. Dave Schramm, this practical and uplifting new book offers simple, research-based strategies to help you build greater happiness, strengthen resilience, reduceThe opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Utah Marriage Commission.Visit our site for FREE relationship resources and regular giveaways: Strongermarriage.org  Podcast.stongermarriage.orgYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrongerMarriageLifeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@strongermarriagelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/strongermarriagelife/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongermarriage/Facebook Marriage Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/770019130329579Dr. Dave Schramm: http://drdaveschramm.comhttp://drdavespeaks.com Dr. Liz Hale: http://www.drlizhale.com/