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Healing Together: Dr. Jake Porter’s Couple-Centered Recovery Model for Betrayal Trauma
When sex addiction and betrayal trauma strike, the wounds are not limited to individuals—they ripple through relationships, leaving trust shattered and bonds…
Navigating Post-Holiday Exhaustion: A Healing Perspective
The holiday season can be a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. Yet, for many in the process of healing from sex…
Why Couples Need To Grieve and Mourn To Facilitate Betrayal Trauma and Addiction Recovery Healing- W/ Dr. Jake Porter
NOTE: Dr. Jake Porter will be presenting at the 2024 conference!! Get your tickets!
Understanding the Devastating Impact of Betrayal Trauma
Betrayal trauma is a profound and often overlooked form of emotional injury that occurs when someone we deeply trust violates that trust…
Navigating Betrayal Trauma As a Coupleship W/ Dr. Stefanie Carnes
NOTE: This blog post contains concepts and some quotes which were taken from a 2021 S.A. Lifeline conference presentation by Dr. Stefanie…
9 BEST Practices For Faith Leaders Helping Those Affected By Unwanted Sexual Behavior
S.A. Lifeline is pleased to present a NEW resource for faith leaders to help those who are struggling with the effects of…
April 18, 2024Journal Prompts To Reconnect To Yourself
Home›Blog›Betrayal Trauma Library›Journal Prompts To Reconnect To Yourself Journal Prompts To Reconnect To Yourself Betrayal Trauma Library3 min readApril 18, 2024 Recovery…
Learning From Unwanted Sexual Behaviors- Jay Stringer
I want to talk about the stories that you and I don’t want to tell. The simple assumption here is that each…
To Therapists & Faith Leaders on Betrayal – Dr. Barbara Steffens
Note: The following excerpts were taken from a Pathway To Recovery Podcast Episode where S.A. Lifeline Executive Director, Tara McCausland interviewed the…
This Is Where a Family Healed
A couple of years ago I attended an event at the Croshaw Lodge that is owned by S.A.
Asking For a Room Full of Bubble Gum: When God Knows Best
With my tiny 8 year old (or there about) eyes squeezed shut and a hope that filled every cell of my little…
December 27, 2023Justin’s Story: Sexual Addiction and Finding Recovery through S.A. Lifeline
Watch Justin share his story of sexual addiction and finding lasting recovery through S.A. Lifeline’s 12-Step program.
Mom, Is Santa Claus Real?
For many of us, ’tis the season of twinkling lights, warm cocoa, and the age-old question that has endured through generations: Is…
When Life Falls Apart During the Holidays
Are holidays a BIG deal at your home like they are at mine? It’s completely normal to want to provide experiences, smells…
Contrasting Healthy Sexuality & Pornographic Portrayals of Sexuality
(Prepared by Jill Manning from page 22 of the Understanding Pornography & Betrayal Trauma Manual)