About this episode

This episode explores the intersection of ADHD and betrayal trauma within family systems, featuring insights from two therapists.

What happens when ADHD and betrayal trauma collide in the same family? This episode is one of the most important conversations we've had on the podcast — and it's one that doesn't get talked about enough in the recovery space. Hali Roderick, CPC, ACC, sits down with two incredible therapists to unpack how ADHD shows up across every part of the betrayal trauma family system — from the person with problematic sexual behaviors, to the betrayed partner, to the children caught in the middle. Monifa Ellis-Addie, LMFT, CSAT, CCSP Monifa is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in anxiety and intimacy issues that spawn from incongruences in sexuality. Her work supports individuals navigating the complex process of healing after sexual betrayal. Website: Banyon Therapy Group Instagram: @intimateanswers Podcast: Hope & Healing Chats Morgan Ellsworth, LAMFT, CCSP Morgan is a therapist who specializes in supporting individuals navigating the impact of betrayal trauma within family systems. She is especially passionate about helping teen and adult children process the complexities of betrayal in the family system, while also supporting parents as they learn how to best…

People in this episode

Host: Hali Roderick

Guests: Monifa Ellis-Addie, Morgan Ellsworth

Topics covered

• ADHD
• betrayal trauma
• family systems
• recovery
• therapy
• healing

Keywords

• ADHD
• betrayal trauma
• family therapy
• healing process
• sexual betrayal
• mental health
• support for families

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Banyon Therapy Group, Hope & Healing Chats, Ellsworth Family Therapy, Healing Betrayed Families

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