Etherington 2025

Sex, Shame, Addiction and the Church Drawing on brand new research, Cat and Cindy will present Shame Containment Theory, applying it to sex addiction and betrayal. This session includes an interactive workshop, considering the ways in which ‘the church’ experiences shame responses around difficult topics like sex, addiction and betrayal and the common strategies used … Read more

Petroni 2025

Not the “D” Word! Supporting those Navigating Divorce Due to Betrayal How do our fears obstruct our ability to support partners considering divorce? We will explore key fears: women’s fears of disbelief, failing their faith, and solitude; and men’s fears of financial strain, exposure, and losing family ties. By having a comprehensive understanding of our … Read more