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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!

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…

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…

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…

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)