Download Article
Download Article
This article was co-authored by Adam Dorsay, PsyD and by wikiHow staff writer, Hunter Rising. Dr. Adam Dorsay is a licensed psychologist in private practice in San Jose, CA, and the co-creator of Project Reciprocity, an international program at Facebook's Headquarters, and a consultant with Digital Ocean’s Safety Team. He specializes in assisting high-achieving adults with relationship issues, stress reduction, anxiety, and attaining more happiness in their lives. In 2016 he gave a well-watched TEDx talk about men and emotions. Dr. Dorsay has a M.A. in Counseling from Santa Clara University and received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2008.
There are 11 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page.
This article has been viewed 83,748 times.
Betrayal can come out of nowhere, and we know how much it hurts if it comes from a family member. Even though they may have breached your trust, it’s going to be a lot easier in the long run if you move on and forgive them. You may even be able to build your relationship back up with your family if you keep working toward it. We’ll start with some things you can do to cope and manage your feelings right when you feel betrayed before moving on to cover how you can reconcile with your family.
Steps
Forgive & Move Past Betrayal With This Expert Series
Expert Q&A
Video
Tips
-
Think about what you want to say before reacting so you don’t lash out or retaliate against the family member that betrayed you.[20]Thanks
Warnings
- Avoid trying to humiliate or take revenge after someone betrays you since it could affect your relationship with the person even more.[21]Thanks
References
- ↑ Adam Dorsay, PsyD. Licensed Psychologist & TEDx Speaker. Expert Interview. 14 May 2019.
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/relationships/tips-for-dealing-with-your-toxic-parents#10-tips-for-coping-with-dysfunctional,-alcoholic,-or-toxic-parents
- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_mindfulness_helps_us_forgive_betrayal
- ↑ https://www.pacesconnection.com/blog/recovering-from-the-trauma-of-family-betrayal-and-abuse
- ↑ https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentID=4552&ContentTypeID=1
- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_mindfulness_helps_us_forgive_betrayal
- ↑ https://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/uz2255
- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/surviving_betrayal
- ↑ https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/283686
- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/surviving_betrayal
- ↑ Adam Dorsay, PsyD. Licensed Psychologist & TEDx Speaker. Expert Interview. 14 May 2019.
- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/surviving_betrayal
- ↑ https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/283686
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/relationships/tips-for-dealing-with-your-toxic-parents#10-tips-for-coping-with-dysfunctional,-alcoholic,-or-toxic-parents
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/imperfect/2019/10/its-okay-to-cut-ties-with-toxic-family-members#Tips-for-cutting-ties-with-a-toxic-family-member
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/learning-to-let-go-of-past-hurts-5-ways-to-move-on#5-Ways-to-Let-Go-of-Past-Hurts
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/imperfect/2019/10/its-okay-to-cut-ties-with-toxic-family-members#5-Reasons-we-struggle-to-cut-ties-with-a-toxic-family-member
- ↑ Adam Dorsay, PsyD. Licensed Psychologist & TEDx Speaker. Expert Interview. 14 May 2019.
- ↑ https://www.pacesconnection.com/blog/recovering-from-the-trauma-of-family-betrayal-and-abuse
- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_mindfulness_helps_us_forgive_betrayal
- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/surviving_betrayal
About This Article
