How to Rebuild Your Spouse's Trust After An Affair

Cheating damages loving relationships and breaks trust. After an extramarital affair has occurred, the relationship is often so strained that one or both parties may consider ending the marriage. Emotional infidelity can be just as devastating to the relationship as a physical affair, and research shows that least one or both parties in half of all couples will break their vows of sexual or emotional exclusivity during the lifetime of the relationship.

Here at Gateway Counseling, we specialize in affair recovery counseling. Let us help you resolve any issues in your marriage and restore your peace of mind. The most recent threat to marriage appears innocently at first- friendships at work or online that cross the blurred line into romantic love. For both sides- the betrayed and the partner who committed the infidelity- this can be a very traumatic and painful time.

If you participated in an affair and want to save your marriage now, please call Gateway Counseling at 561-797-0631. Your first appointment will be a free consultation where we assess your infidelity issue, inform you of how we would begin the recovery process, and discuss how comfortable you are with your therapist. Afterward, sessions are scheduled based on your need- everyone is different.

Our experienced staff are here for you,

Gateway Counseling

Grief and Loss; What To Expect When A Loved One Dies

In the event of a death in the family or even the disappearance of a parent in a child's daily life, in divorce, grief begins to set in. Other events that can trigger the highly personalized process (just to name a few) include the loss of a job, beloved pet, lifelong dream, the end of a relationship, and onset of a major illness in a loved one. It is vital not to fight the process, but to allow it to run its course and unfold in its own time.

You may recognize the "Stages of Grief" model from psychology class. The stages occur in no specific order, varying with each unique individual.

1. Denial

You struggle to believe what has just happened, and it doesn't yet seem real. If someone you love has died, you may expect them to walk through the door as though nothing has changed, even though you know they cannot.

2. Bargaining or Guilt

"If only I had..." "I wish I told them..." Common statements expressing regret about things left unsaid, undone, or that could have been done differently arise at this stage in the process, even if nothing could have been helped. You may feel guilty about feelings of relief after a long and difficult illness.

3. Acceptance & Sadness

Often the longest stage in the grief process, deep sadness is also the most universally experienced symptom of grief. During this time you may experience crying and emotional instability.

4. Anger

The loss doesn't seem fair, and someone has to be blamed for it. You may be angry with yourself, God, the doctors, or even the person who died for leaving you. Blaming someone or something for a heavy loss is the redirection sadness into anger.

5. Fear

Losing a loved one can incite a host of fears concerning your own mortality, facing life without that person, or new responsibilities you now face alone.

The most important factor in healing from loss is having the support of others. If your level of grief is more than your support system can assist with, get in touch with us to speak with one of our therapists.

Is Depression Becoming an Issue?

Is depression becoming an issue for you? Are you feeling down most or all of the time? It may be the right time to seek some counseling and reassurance from Gateway Counseling Center. We are located in Boynton Beach, Florida, and we specialize in helping people cope with depression issues. We would like to help you too!

Gateway Counseling Center is well known for helping people in their times of need. Emotional distress is a real factor for many people, and you are not alone if you feel that you may be depressed. Struggling withdepression is a serious battle, and we can help you identify some of the factors in your life that may need to change.

You’re not alone, and we are here to listen to what you have to say. Call Gateway Counseling Center today for a complimentary consultation. We are looking forward to your call! Our phone number is 561-797-0631.

Christian Couples Counseling

At Gateway Counseling Center our robust offering of services includes Christian couples counseling. Our practice is both faith-based and clinically professional. A large portion of our clients seek out our support programs because of our infusion of christian principles and intervention in to their counseling treatments. 

"We inform our clients we are Christians and this will influence how we interact with them, such as by viewing them as a person of intrinsic worth and value and believing their life has meaning and purpose."
-Gateway Counseling Center

If you or a loved one are in need of christian couples counseling our expert and highly certified counselors can help. Call our counseling center today for more information, (561) 797-0631.