OUR conference speakers

Catherine Writes: 

There are so many tough-to-answer questions women face in the aftermath of betrayal, questions they are often afraid or ashamed to ask. It is my hope and my prayer that the work I and others in this field do will see the normalization, validation, and exploration of these questions, allowing women to journey through this season of their spiritual lives with authenticity and congruence.

As an overcomer of both my own decade-long substance addiction and of the trauma created by betrayal, I know the issues of addiction and betrayal trauma in a deeply intimate and experiential way. Now an international coach, trainer, speaker, and educator on topics related to addiction, recovery, trauma and betrayal, I have developed a passion for understanding and working with the spiritual impact of betrayal on women and working with them to journey this experience within a safe, supportive, loving and non- judgmental  space.

A pioneer in the field, I created, in my role as Head of Recovery with the non profit ministry Naked Truth Project, a first of its kind online recovery program for partners of men with problematic sexual behaviors, consisting of online support groups, monthly educational webinars, and focused, topic-based groups. 

The Whole Hearted Partner Programme supports women across the world in a flexible and affordable way. My work has since grown to offer partner-informed support and accountability to men seeking recovery from their PSB’s, also. Our Whole Life Recovery Programme seeks to help men grow beyond mere sobriety into full recovery, reclaiming their full potential as human beings.

Read one of Catherine’s recent articles:

https://www.covenanteyes.com/2017/09/13/helping-wives-porn-addicts-in-church/

Karen found herself completely shattered when her husband of 26 years walked out on her and their 6 kids on Mother’s Day weekend. She lost herself along the way from the impact of her husband’s sexual betrayal, abuse and abandonment. Completely shattered, she navigated her way through the rubble and devastation. She was left to face the pain of their dear children and the community in which they were well known. Her husband was out of their home for 2 years.

She believes God was faithful in the midst of her suffering and restored her heart to the point where she was going to be ok. whether or not her husband John, ever returned or chose recovery.Today, her passion is to walk alongside women impacted by betrayal trauma. Understanding and experiencing the  journey of abuse, abandonment, lessons in boundaries, and rediscovering her worthiness have given her a passion to help others. Karen wants you to know you're not alone. She feels honored to encourage and connect with so many amazing women God sends her way, as they process through their personal journey toward redemption and wholeness.

Karen is a trained and Certified Partner Coach with APSATS.org, a Certified Christian Life Coach, a Bravehearts Certified mentor and an AASAT Partner Coach for Intimacy Anorexia. Karen is the founder of Restored Hope Coaching and the marriage ministry at redeeming-love.com. She coaches individually and facilitates weekly support groups, in person and online, including pastor's wives and a divorce support group. She is a group facilitator with Live Free Ministries for the last 4 years and a speaker at Restored and The Braveful Summit. She was a Peer Counselor with Infidelity Counseling Network (non profit for the last 4 years until they recently closed their doors). 

Karen wants you to know, you aren’t alone, you’re enough, and you are so worthy. Wholeness and healing are not only possible, but God wants to turn your pain into purpose. He has a beautiful redemption story for your future, no matter the outcome of the marriage.

Karen resides in Dallas, Texas with her husband, John. They will celebrate 38 years of marriage this year. When Karen isn’t coaching, she’s playing with her 5 young grandbabies and her 4 lb fur baby, Maciee. 

Tina Harris is a Master Level Yoga Therapist who specializes in Trauma Yoga, Recovery and Resiliency.  Tina is the author of the book Peace Beyond the Tears. 

She speaks publicly at women‘s events across the country, bringing a message of hope and healing. Tina is the mother of six daughters and has been married to her husband, Tim for 30 years. Tina's passion is to equip others with the ability to recognize stress stored within their bodies and learn to release this trauma and stress through the use of movement, breathing and guided meditaion. She speaks to the fact that you are not alone and that your past does not define you nor disqualify you.

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