When sex addiction and betrayal trauma strike, the wounds are not limited to individuals—they ripple through relationships, leaving trust shattered and bonds broken. At the 2024 S.A. Lifeline Conference, Dr. Jake Porter introduced
The holiday season can be a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. Yet, for many in the process of healing from sex addiction or betrayal trauma, it can also bring unique challenges. We can be left feeling drained, overwhelme
NOTE: Dr. Jake Porter will be presenting at the 2024 conference!! Get your tickets!
Betrayal trauma is a profound and often overlooked form of emotional injury that occurs when someone we deeply trust violates that trust in a critical way. As a clinician working with women who have experienced such trauma, I have
NOTE: This blog post contains concepts and some quotes which were taken from a 2021 S.A. Lifeline conference presentation by Dr. Stefanie Carnes. Subscribe to the Digital Recovery Library to watch the entire presentation.
Note: The following excerpts were taken from a Pathway To Recovery Podcast Episode where S.A. Lifeline Executive Director, Tara McCausland interviewed the esteemed Dr. Barbara Steffens.
A couple of years ago I attended an event at the Croshaw Lodge that is owned by S.A.
With my tiny 8 year old (or there about) eyes squeezed shut and a hope that filled every cell of my little body, I said a prayer that sounded something like this: “Heavenly Father,
For many of us, ’tis the season of twinkling lights, warm cocoa, and the age-old question that has endured through generations: Is Santa Claus real?
Are holidays a BIG deal at your home like they are at mine? It’s completely normal to want to provide experiences, smells and yummy food that will hopefully become treasured