March 8, 2025 - "Dr. Jake & Dr. Barb Steffens Together"

Speaker Highlight…

Speaker Highlight!

Meet Dr. Barbara Steffens

Barbara Steffens, PhD, BCC, CCPS, CPC specializes in helping women recover from sexual /relational betrayal and is a sought-after speaker and presenter on special issues related to partners of “sexual addicts”. She is a retired mental health counselor, and a Board Certified Coach (BCC). She was the founding President of the Association for Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists – an organization that provides training and certification of Clinical Partner Specialists and Partner Trauma Coaches. Barbara also consults with other professionals and provides training for those who want to help partners heal or to become trauma informed in their religious communities. She has trained professionals and faith providers from across the United States, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and other locations around the world. She has also participated in and led events for partners who are seeking healing and support. Her 2005 research describing the traumatic impact of sexual betrayal initiated an important change in our field.

Barbara is co-author of Your Sexually Addicted Spouse: How Partners Can Cope and Heal (2009; 2021), which has dramatically affected change in the lives of those who are victims and the professionals who are trained to serve them. She is a pioneer in the field and calls herself the “Grandmother” of those who have followed behind her to help partners heal.

As you prepare for the A Bridge to Intimacy Conference, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the significance of this journey. This conference is designed for betrayed partners, those who have betrayed, and the professionals who support them, offering a space for healing, growth, and deeper understanding.

Rebuilding intimacy after betrayal is complex—it can feel overwhelming and even counterintuitive at times. That’s why this conference is structured to provide you with practical guidance, expert insights, and compassionate support tailored to your journey. This conference exclusively addresses those who are dealing with the consequences of betrayal

Here’s who this conference is for:

1️⃣ For Betrayed Partners:

Gain compassionate insights and foundational tools to help you start rebuilding trust, hope, and connection.

2️⃣ For Those Who Did the Betraying:

Essential guidance for understanding the role of the addict in the process and taking steps toward rebuilding intimacy.

3️⃣ For Professionals Supporting:

In collaboration with Michele and Tom Weaver, this conference equips Pastors, Church Leadership & Professionals with practical strategies, language & insight to help guide those closest to you through the complexities of healing.

This conference is an opportunity to engage with leading experts, connect with others who understand your journey, and gain the clarity and confidence you need to move toward healing.

We look forward to seeing you there!