From the Inside Flap
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Beyond broken vows, discovering the one you love has been
viewing pornography, sexting, or having an affair deals a
devastating blow to your self-image and self-worth. You must
grapple with the fact that the man you thought you knew has
intentionally lied and deceived you.
With compassion and understanding, Dr. Sheri Keffer invites you
to discover the healing you can have after the trauma of sexual
betrayal. As a marriage and family therapist and a woman who has
personally experienced the devastation of sexual betrayal, Dr.
Keffer gives you the tools you need to not only survive this
traumatic experience but also thrive in your "new normal."
She unpacks how betrayal affects your mind, body, spirit, and
sexuality and offers practical tools for dealing with emotional
triggers. She also explains the realities of sexual deception and
shows you how to practice self-care, develop y boundaries,
protect yourself from abuse or manipulation, and find freedom
from the burden of shame and guilt.
Life will never be the same after sexual betrayal. But you can
recover and become stronger. This compassionate book shows you
how.|Dr. Sheri Keffer is the cohost of the nationally syndicated
Christian talk show New Life Live!, with an audience of more than
two million people each week on 150 stations nationwide. For
nearly twenty years, she's been in private practice as a marriage
and family therapist in Newport Beach, California, and is a
Certified Clinical Partner Spet (CCPS) and Certified Sex
Addiction Therapist (CSAT). She is a passionate advocate for
women who've experienced betrayal, and she holds a doctorate in
marriage and family therapy and a master's degree in theology,
both from Fuller Theological Seminary.
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From the Back Cover
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Hope, help, and a way forward--from someone who's been
there.
"Sexual betrayal is a devastating blow, and Dr. Sheri Keffer
knows this professionally and personally. Her in and
instruction are invaluable on the topic. Practical tools, a
friend who understands, and hope for a future can all be found in
this book."--Daniel G. Amen, MD, founder of Amen Clinics and
author of Memory Rescue
" Deception is the best book I have ever read for women
who have been sexually betrayed by their spouse. Dr. Keffer is
not just a warm and wise counselor; she personally has been
through the trenches after facing the shame and devastation of
sexual betrayal. Her explanation on betrayal trauma's impact on a
woman's brain functioning is outstanding and will help a woman
understand why she sometimes feels so crazy. Each chapter
provides not only explanation and validation but also practical
steps readers can take to regain their emotional and spiritual
well-being."--Leslie Vernick, relationship coach, speaker, and
author of The Emotionally Destructive Relationship and The
Emotionally Destructive Marriage
"Marriage infidelity is devastating to the person who has been
betrayed, and it impacts every dimension: trust, confidence, and
self-image, to name a few. This book provides practical and also
inspirational hope for the journey of healing. Highly
recommended."--John Townsend, PhD, psychologist, New York Times
bestselling author, and founder of the Townsend Institute for
Leadership and Counseling
"Dr. Keffer zeros in on the greatest need of betrayed
partners--healing from trauma. From her research she's coined the
term Deception Betrayal Trauma™ and highlights the two
things a woman is looking for: safety and the truth. Courageously
sharing her own story, Dr. Keffer guides readers to understanding
their trauma, then taking the steps that lead to healing."--Dr.
Milton S. Magness, author of Stop Sex Addiction and Real Hope,
True Freedom
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About the Author
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Dr. Sheri Keffer is the cohost of the nationally syndicated
Christian talk show New Life Live, with an audience of more than
two million people each week on 150 stations nationwide. For
nearly 20 years, she's been in private practice as a marriage and
family therapist in Newport Beach, California, and is a Certified
Clinical Partner Spet (CCPS) and Certified Sex Addiction
Therapist (CSAT). She is a passionate keynote speaker for women
who've experienced betrayal, and she holds a doctorate in
marriage and family therapy and a master's degree in theology,
both from Fuller Theological Seminary.
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