By Jonathan Decker, LMFT This is the third of a four-article series. To reserve a spot in my free online class, “How to Heal from Infidelity,” click here. Can a spouse’s affair lead to post-traumatic stress disorder? For some, the question seems overly-dramatic. “Surely it’s heartbreaking,” they say, “but PTSD is for cops, assault victims, firefighters, and war veterans.” However, as D ...[Read More]
Healing from Betrayal Trauma in Your Marriage
“All Hands on Deck” – How Christ Rescues Us From Despair
Jonathan's note: Although I am a man of faith, I have the utmost respect for those who do not share my beliefs. I share this deeply personal poem, which I wrote years ago in a time of turmoil, in the hope that it will bring spiritual relief to those looking for such. “All Hands on Deck” By Jonathan Decker The world's a storming, tumultuous sea With multitudes drowning, struggling, los ...[Read More]
Is Your Marriage Built to Last? How to Know For Sure.
By Jonathan Decker (Clinical director, LMFT) I recently appeared on The HD Radio Show with Bryan Hyde to discuss the principles and practices of lasting marriages, including smart dating before marriage and healthy sexuality within that relationship. We also touched on building strong step-families and followed up on our previous discussion about Utah declaring pornography to be public health cris ...[Read More]
Is Pornography a Public Health Crisis?
By Jonathan Decker, Clinical Director, LMFT On March 11, 2016 I appeared on The HD Radio Show with Bryan Hyde to discuss Utah's declaration of pornography as a public health crisis. With candor we discuss the effects of pornography on individuals, couples, families, and communities, and how to make a difference. Have as listen: Jonathan Decker is the clinical director of Your Family Expert. He is ...[Read More]