What to Do If He Relapses: Creating a Relapse Safety Plan for Clarity and Stability with Lyschel Burkett

About this episode

This episode discusses creating a relapse safety plan to help partners of those who have relapsed navigate their emotions and decisions effectively.

What would you do if a relapse happened? For many partners walking through betrayal, that question feels overwhelming—or even terrifying. But avoiding it doesn’t create safety. Preparation does. In this episode of The Living Truth Podcast, Kristin sits down with betrayal trauma coach Lachelle Burkett to talk about how creating a relapse safety plan can move you from panic to clarity—so you’re not left scrambling in the moment. You’ll learn: Why a relapse safety plan actually reduces anxiety (instead of increasing it) The difference between a “slip” and a “relapse”—and why it matters How to make decisions ahead of time so you can trust yourself in crisis The 6 key areas every plan should include (emotional, physical, financial, relational, spiritual, and more) How this process restores your God-given agency, wisdom, and stability This conversation is not about expecting the worst, it’s about equipping you with calm, grounded clarity if the unexpected happens. Because even in the midst of betrayal…you still have choices. You still have a voice. And you are not without support. If you’ve ever felt afraid of “what if,” this episode will help you take a steady, empowered step forward…

People in this episode

Host: Kristin

Guest: Lyschel Burkett

Topics covered

• relapse safety plan
• betrayal trauma
• anxiety reduction
• emotional stability
• decision making
• spiritual agency

Keywords

• relapse
• safety plan
• betrayal
• anxiety
• clarity
• emotional stability
• decision making

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Living Truth Inc

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