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When someone betrays you it can feel shocking or even sickening. After all, you thought you knew the person and they destroyed your trust. You probably have no idea how to proceed or whether or not to rebuild your relationship. While there are no easy solutions, we've got suggestions for how to move on and interact with the person in the future.
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QuestionCan you be friends again after betrayal?Dr. Nancy Lin is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Owner of Go to Sleep San Diego, a private practice providing therapy for people suffering from insomnia, trauma, depression, and related problems. She is also trained in issues related to cultural diversity in mental health. Dr. Lin holds a Bachelors degree in Psychology from The University of California, Berkeley and a Masters degree in Medical Anthropology from the University of London, SOAS. She earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from The University of Massachusetts Boston and completed an APA-accredited internship and postdoctoral training at the VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS).It really depends on what you and your friend's values are. If you and your friend don't see eye-to-eye on important values, you may have to either restructure or rethink the friendship altogether.
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- ↑ Nancy Lin, PhD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 27 May 2021.
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/anger-management.htm
- ↑ Nancy Lin, PhD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 27 May 2021.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-couch/201801/betrayed-your-best-friend-6-ways-heal-your-heart
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- ↑ Nancy Lin, PhD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 27 May 2021.
- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/surviving_betrayal
- ↑ https://au.reachout.com/articles/6-steps-to-help-you-tackle-difficult-conversations
- ↑ Nancy Lin, PhD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 27 May 2021.
- ↑ https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/forgiveness-your-health-depends-on-it
- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/john_gottman_on_trust_and_betrayal
- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/surviving_betrayal
- ↑ https://au.reachout.com/articles/3-ways-to-end-a-toxic-friendship
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/widows-guide-healing/201905/5-ways-recover-betrayal
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