Watch Dr. Jake answer typical questions submitted by GOLD members in the weekly interactive group coaching sessions.
- Questions can be submitted in advance or during the live sessions.
- All group coaching sessions are purposely staggered on different week days, at different times (Business hours US Central Time.)
- All sessions are recorded for replay and available on demand in the GOLD member course dashboard.
- Members can choose to turn their cameras on or off, and just listen, or take part in discussions.
Coaching Question from the Betrayed: When can I expect empathy?
Group Coaching Excerpt with Choose Connection Academy, Level 1.
Dr. Jake addresses a betrayed partner's concern about their spouse's genuine recovery, emphasizing that sobriety alone is insufficient for emotional and relational healing. He highlights that addiction often leads to substituting one addiction for another, such as food, video games, or exercise.
Dr. Jake advises the betrayed partner to seek safety through distance, ensure boundaries that the betraying spouse's therapy focuses on deeper change, and participate in empathy-building courses. If empathy practices aren't effective, he suggests a psychological evaluation to identify possibly missed underlying issues like personality disorders or complex PTSD.
Dr. Jake emphasizes the decision-making power remains with the betrayed partner, who should consider various options beyond just staying together or divorcing.