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This retreat is a sanctuary for women seeking healing, empowerment, and renewal after the pain of intimate partner betrayal. Designed to foster connection and understanding, Healing Waters provides a safe and supportive space to gather with others who share similar experiences. Through educational sessions, guided discussions, and resources, participants will gain tools to navigate betrayal trauma, rebuild their lives, and rediscover their worth.

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The retreat also welcomes those who have not personally experienced betrayal but wish to learn how to better support a friend or loved one on their healing journey. Together, we will create a community of compassion, strength, and hope, embracing the transformative power of shared wisdom and grace.

April 26-27
Unity Village
Lees Summit, MO

Hand in Water

Do you feel like you're drowning?

You're Not Alone

According to the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, a study of nearly 300 sexually betrayed partners revealed some interesting results:

  • Roughly 84% of participants remained in the relationship with their betrayers.

  • 87% reported they blamed themselves.

  • 43% considered or attempted self harm.

  • 84% reported intense anger that they had not experienced prior to the betrayal.

Intimate Partner Betrayal can create a wide range of symptoms, all of which experts call Betrayal Trauma and/or Complex PTSD.  Some examples of these symptoms are:

  • Difficulty regulating emotions

  • Increased physical pain/auto immune diseases

  • Loss of self-esteem and self worth

  • Anxiety/Depression

  • Anger Outbursts/Rage

  • Intense Grief

  • Intrusive Thoughts

  • High alertness and hypervigilance

  • Insomnia and/or nightmares

  • Panic attacks

  • Difficulty focus

  • Detachments, numbness and/or dissociation

TOPICS COVERED

  • Psychology of Betrayal Trauma

  • EMDR and other trauma modalities

  • The Language of Betrayal Trauma, Infidelity and Sex Addiction

  • Working through Grief 

  • Establishing safety within the relationship

  • The 18 forms of abuse and recognizing abuse

  • Setting boundaries safely

  • Creating a safety plan

  • Finding your safe people

  • Tools on how to regulate emotions and expand your window of tolerance

  • Reclaiming sexuality after betrayal

  • When is it safe to trust again

  • Legal resources for topics such as divorce, finances and legal separation

  • Finding a good therapist and support group

  • And more...

DISCLAIMER:  The Healing Waters Retreat is a peer-led gathering designed to foster connection, provide educational resources, and facilitate the sharing of personal experiences related to betrayal trauma.  Please note that we are not licensed professionals, and the information provided during this retreat should not be considered professional advice or a substitute for therapy, counseling, legal advise, or other professional services. For support specific to your personal situation, we encourage you to consult with a licensed therapist, counselor, lawyer, or other qualified professional.

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