Relationship Diversity Podcast Season 2 | Ep.4: Understanding Infidelity: Challenges and Breakthroughs with Dr. Monique Thompson
Season 2 | Episode 4:
Understanding Infidelity: Challenges and Breakthroughs with Dr. Monique Thompson
What a great conversation in this episode!
I speak with infidelity expert and psychotherapist Dr. Monique Thompson. With 24 years of experience and a specialization in betrayal trauma recovery, Dr. Thompson delineates her definition of cheating, focusing on non-consent within various relationship structures.
The discussion covers predictors of infidelity, such as relationship dissatisfaction and inability to self-soothe, and emphasizes the importance of authentic communication. Dr. Thompson also highlights the significance of EMDR therapy for trauma recovery in relationships. The episode aims to help listeners understand the complex dynamics of infidelity and encourage authentic living in relationships.
This is so helpful if you or anyone you know is moving through infidelity and the pain that comes with it.
00:00 Defining Cheating: The Role of Consent
02:00 Meet Dr. Monique Thompson: Infidelity Expert
05:36 Dr. Thompson's Journey into Infidelity Specialization
10:26 Understanding Infidelity: Consent and Non-Consent
19:43 Predictors of Infidelity and Self-Soothing
30:33 Financial Infidelity and Relationship Satisfaction
32:10 The Importance of Authentic Communication
35:38 Infidelity Recovery Workbook for Couples
43:33 Understanding and Using EMDR for Trauma
51:20 The Purpose of Relationships and Loneliness
01:00:36 Final Thoughts and Resources
Connect with Dr. Thompson:
Website | Infidelity Recovery Workbook
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