In this episode of the Therapists' Take Podcast, Carrie and Josh dive into the controversial topic of polygraph exams in betrayal trauma recovery. For years, polygraphs have been used to aid couples navigating infidelity or sex addiction recovery, often as part of therapeutic disclosures. But are they truly effective? Do they truly serve the healing process?

Join us as we:

🧐 Unpack how polygraphs have been used in therapeutic disclosures.

🧐 Examine the perceived benefits that make polygraphs appealing in couple recovery work.

🧐 Reveal why we chose to phase out polygraphs in our recovery model.

🧐 Discuss whether polygraphs still have a place in therapeutic practice.

Whether you're a clinician or someone on a recovery journey, this episode sheds light on the evolving role of polygraphs in betrayal trauma recovery. Tune in to hear our insights and join the conversation!

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Episode Breakdown (03:42 )

1. Polygraphs & Disclosures (05:48 ). Polygraphs have often been incorporated into therapeutic disclosures to verify information following infidelity or the discovery of sex addiction. We'll explain how they've historically been used and their role in aiding trust-building between partners.

2. Perceived Benefits (14:53 ). Why have therapists, including us, seen polygraphs as helpful? We'll share anecdotal benefits from our experience, highlighting how they supported some couples in their recovery journey.

3. Why We Stopped (23:15 ). While polygraphs seemed useful, the drawbacks outweighed the benefits for us. We'll delve into why we chose to stop using them and how this decision aligns with our couple recovery model.

4. Is There a Place for Polygraphs in Betrayal Trauma Recovery (39:20 ) ? We'll discuss a scenario where we see how polygraphs could work their way back into our recovery model.

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Books:

Stop Sex Addiction by Milton Magness - https://amzn.to/49qYVts

The Betrayal Bind by Michelle Mays - https://amzn.to/3OKAHRo

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Articles:

Therapeutic Disclosures by Josh & Carrie - https://tinyurl.com/286beza5

Transitional Distrust by Josh & Carrie - https://tinyurl.com/2s3mspv4

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