Can I Trust the Polygraph Test? - a podcast by Robert Weiss, PhD, MSW and Tami VerHelst
from 2022-03-11T16:43:22
Rob and Tami discuss some of the challenges a betrayed spouse might go through when learning to love and trust their addict again. Tami shares her thoughts about polygraphs and why they’re not the end-all solution many betrayed spouses are hoping for. All of this and more on this week’s episode!
TAKEAWAYS:
[0:55] My SA has been lying to his CSAT. What should I do to prepare for our CSAT session together? His birthday is also coming up. How can we still have a good time?
[3:45] What do you need to do to take care of yourself?
[5:55] Do you currently trust your addict? If not, do not celebrate his birthday.
[6:30] My SA has cancer. Doctors say his libido will decrease. Does that mean he is less likely to objectify women?
[10:00] Dr. Rob, can you talk more about the polygraph and how accurate it is?
[17:05] I am in recovery from chem sex. Am I improving or am I still objectifying my partner?
[20:15] The affair will always feel exciting, but it is not real.
[22:00] What is the definition of a love addict?
[26:10] Dr. Rob offers his thoughts on couples therapy and why it still always starts and ends with you.
RESOURCES:
Email Tami: Tami@Seekingintegrity.com
Prodependence: Moving Beyond Codependency Book by Robert Weiss
Sex Addiction 101: A Basic Guide to Healing from Sex, Porn, and Love Addiction by Robert Weiss
Cruise Control Book by Robert Weiss
Further episodes of Overcoming Betrayal
Further podcasts by Robert Weiss, PhD, MSW and Tami VerHelst
Website of Robert Weiss, PhD, MSW and Tami VerHelst