20: Emotional Attunement & Shame

In this episode of the "Helping Couples Heal" podcast, Marnie and Duane address listener feedback regarding their previous discussion on attunement and empathy in relationships affected by betrayal. They delve deeper into the challenges couples face, particularly the shame experienced by the betrayer and its impact on empathy and healing. They emphasize the importance of shame reduction work in therapy, recommending resources like Bradshaw's book and Brené Brown's work. They also suggest practical steps like listening to the podcast together, practicing mindfulness, and seeking professional help to break negative cycles and foster a positive feedback loop. Marnie and Duane are also developing a training program for professionals to create a referral network to help listeners find local clinicians.