Healing with WORTH

The audio for this bonus episode is from a previous webinar in WORTH with Roxanne Kennedy Granta.  We were so grateful to have her come and speak with us and for her graciousness to allow us to share her story with you today. Roxanne is the host of the podcast "Choose In".  She shares personal life experiences with her audience to connect in an open, honest, and vulnerable way. With over...

This episode is the first of a two part episode.   When you discover the sexual betrayal of your primary attachment, it plunges you into pain, loss and grief. The losses are extensive and can shake the foundation of trust for everyone and everything, even God. The trauma and feelings that can ensue parallels the sudden loss of a loved one.  Listen as we discuss the stages of grief; shock...

In this continued discussion on the topic of abuse in domestic relationships, therapists Kimberly Day LMHCA and Alana Gordon LMFT-I discuss financial abuse and what that may look like in a relationship. Financial abuse may be hard to recognize in a domestic relationship.  It is defined as the withholding of funds, controlling one's ability to make money or have access to the family funds. &nb...

Hosts Naomi and Janeen respond to questions from listeners.   How do I move on from my unsalvageable marriage? How can I request a therapeutic disclosure if my husband's therapist is recommending against doing one? We love hearing what you would like us to talk about on the podcast.  You can email us at worth@lifechangingservices.org or message us on social media. instagram: @healingwith...

This episode is from a previously recorded webinar by divorce life coach Amie Woolsey.   When trials present themselves we often feel powerless in these difficult circumstances. How can we access the power within, and the power from Christ when I'm feeling so overwhelmed? Is it possible to view our circumstances differently and how can we access that power to keep moving forward? Listen...

Today’s episode is going to encompass the topic of bishops and boundaries. If you are listening to this and you are not a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. A bishop is the head of a congregation. He is asked to be in charge of affairs of a small congregation. This episode is mostly going to discuss how to have boundaries when going to any ecclesiastical leader to discuss t...

This week's episode is a recording from a class taught in WORTH.  Alana Gordon director of the WORTH group and therapist for Life Changing Services teaches about the recovery model and what that looks like for a man working recovery and the woman in her healing journey.   To join one of our free therapist led support groups you can enroll here:   http://healingwithworth.org/ For mor...

Two young women come on the podcast with our Teen WORTH coach Hali to share their raw and emotional experience discovering their father's betrayal.  This is a very emotional and powerful episode hearing how betrayal has affected their life.  After listening you may want to share this episode with your own teens who may be aware of your situation.  It's difficult to know how to much...

In this week's episode Janeen continues the discussion of abuse with the physical aspect with therapists Kimberly Day and Alana Gordon.   What we have learned is,  the victims aren't always aware that they are being physically abused as the affects of this type of abuse are not always manifest in really overt or overtly injurious type of incidents.  Kim and Alana discuss the questio...

This episode is from a listener question: How do I know if I am making progress?  The hosts discuss their healing journey and looking back on where they were and how far they have come and discuss tools that you can use to gauge your own recovery and where you are at today?  Do you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast?  Email us at worth@lifechangingservices.or...

This bonus episode is from a class previously recorded in WORTH taught by one of our Betrayal Trauma Coaches Ashly.   Ashly shares with us tools that help with the effects of betrayal trauma.  Listen as she relates the scriptures to how boundaries, self care and relying on the Lord are all things that help us in our times of need. If you are interested in working with Ashly as a betrayal...

Trust is the foundation of the relationship between romantic partners. When addiction appears, it can wear down trust over time or shatter it all at once.  The hosts discuss how to distinguish between forgiveness and trust, what trust may look like before a partner is in recovery and after recovery, and how long the process takes for husbands to rebuild it depending on where they are at. &nbs...

WORTH therapists Kimberly Day LMHCA, CCPS and Alana Gordon MFT-I, discuss the aspect of Spiritual abuse in a relationship and give us tools to decipher if you may be experiencing this in your relationship. What does it look like, feel like when it's right?  What does it look like, feel like when it's off?  How to tell the difference between spiritual abuse or if our partner is having an...

This bonus episode is from a class taught in WORTH where we discussed a holistic approach to healing trauma in your body and how trauma affects our body. If you would like to join one of our free therapy facilitated support groups you can find out more and enroll at http://healingwithworth.org/ To learn more about our WORTH YSA and enroll in our class http://healingwithworth.org/

Do you have inner turmoil and conflict around the concept of forgiveness? In this episode, we talk about our experiences with forgiveness. We talk about why we chose to forgive, the benefits of forgiveness, how it is complicated in addiction, and what forgiveness is not. We know first hand how forgiveness is a delicate topic that creates confusion, pain, and even guilt for partners who’ve been bet...

Therapists Maurice W. Harker, CMHC and Kimberly Day MHCA join Healing with WORTH host Naomi to discuss litmus tests to know the intent of your partner.  They make the very important point that whether or not a partner is intending to harm and abuse, the pain is still real and needs to be addressed.   To learn more what Life Changing Services has to offer head to our website:   https...

Did you know there is a way out of the drama triangle? In this episode, we reveal the secret and how it has made a huge impact on our recovery. The Dreaded Drama Triangle (DDT)™ is a toxic interplay of three distinct roles; Persecutor, Victim, and Rescuer, which was first articulated by Dr. Stephen Karpman in the 1960s (and known as the Karpman Drama Triangle). In this episode, we Briefly explain...

Amie had been married for 18 years before she came to understand why her marriage was falling apart. Her ex-husband's addictions and abuse had caused enough damage, it was time to heal. During her healing process she wanted to understand more, not only about betrayal trauma but about pornography addiction itself.  This led to a passionate search for knowledge and truth surrounding this plague...

Amie shares with us her story of finding miracles during the most turbulent time of her life.  Listen as Amie shares how reading scriptures and truly listening helped her find answers to her earnest prayers.  When there seemed no possible way, a path was made before her and she was able to find peace and safety. Amie Woolsey is a Betrayal Trauma Coach and also a teacher for WORTH YSA a c...

Healing and recovery often take a while, Maurice uses the analogy of "Packing Your Wagon" to help women prepare for the long journey ahead.  Maurice W. Harker, CMHC, is the originator and Director of Life Changing Services. Life Changing Services has grown into a nation-wide service provider with over 35 clinicians, along with many mentors, and life coaches working together to serve over 1,00...

Clinician Kimberly Day is back with a webinar on abuse addressing listener questions. There is a common disbelief that if a spouse is not a monster then we must not be dealing with abusive behavior. Kim helps us understand how to view the abusive behavior to evaluate the impact, interaction, and intent of a spouse.   We discuss the following questions and more:   Now that we can recogniz...

It's not about having the best filters or filling their head with information. It's about capturing the heart and minds of those we love that will break the cycle of addiction for future generations. This episode was inspired by a listener question: Knowing what we know now and what we have faced, how can we help educate others and break the cycle for future generations? We reached out to Kristen...

Today's bonus episode comes from one of our psychoeducational classes offered to members of WORTH.  Hali teaches how finding connections in body, spirit and social interactions and finding time to be still can help us in our healing. To join a free therapeutic facilitated WORTH group you can find us at http://healingwithworth.org/ For more content you can follow us on  Facebook: WORTH -...

We are beginning a mini series within the podcast surrounding Domestic Abuse.  WORTH Clinician Kimberly Day, explains the difference between the behavior of an addict and the behavior of domestic abuse.  Listen as our host Janeen, and WORTH director Alana Gordon introduce this special audio recorded by Kimberly on the potential signs of abuse in a relationship.   We would love to he...

Gaslighting is a response to stress; people become either gaslighters or gaslightees when they feel threatened.  Are you stuck in the Gaslight Tango?  In all likelihood, both of you have Gaslight Triggers, situations that start you dancing .  In this episode we discuss the last 3 ways to turn off the gas: Identify Your GaslightTriggers, and His.  Focus on Feelings instead of "R...