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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…
Betrayal Grief: Why Couples Need to Grieve Together, with 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…
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…
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)
Self-Identifying as a Sexual Addict. Shaming or Empowering?
By Steven Croshaw, President S.A.
Letter to a Faith Leader
As a wife working her recovery, when I got to my Step 9 Amends, I knew that some way or somehow, my…
Bonus Q&A Audio- 2022 S.A. Lifeline Conference
The 2022 S.A. Lifeline Conference panel reconvened to answer the insightful questions there wasn’t time for during the day. Listen to the…