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Times are in Central Time (GMT-5:00) 1-888-527-2367 | [email protected] | #hoperising Type a Name into the Name field below and press "Join audience" to join the Live Chat. This will be visible publicly when you send messages so we recommend you choose your name carefully. LUNCH DETAILS Women & Men Lunch Small Groups 12:10pm - 1:10pm CT No spouses please. The Women's Lunch Small Groups are for women only and vice versa for the Men's. WOMEN'S LUNCH GROUPS MEN'S LUNCH GROUPS Lunch Discussion Questions We recommend that someone volunteer to be the group facilitator and lead the discussion. Your group may decide to have the facilitator call on individuals to share. You could also go in alphabetical order. Your group might also choose to spend more or less time on any given question. This group is for YOU, so make it your own! Share your first name and how long since discovery/disclosure. In two minutes or less, share why you are joining the Hope Rising conference this year. What is something from the morning sessions that inspires you or gives you hope? What have you done that helped you get through an intrusive thought, trigger, or reminder? What have you learned about yourself during the recovery process? What is something you want to start doing that you're not currently doing? How will you continue to find support and seek healing after this conference? Important Note: If you would like to share any contact information, you may do so now. In order to maintain confidentiality, Affair Recovery will not be able to give out personal or contact information. PROGRAM Presentation Notes, Speaker Bios, and Agenda can all be found here! View Program (printable) AGENDA 8:45 Livestream Starts 9:00am Session One Leslie Hardie - Managing Intrusive Thoughts, Triggers, & Reminders Jeremy - The Power of Healing Moments Break 10:35am Session Two Job & Julie Lopez - Brain Science and Betrayal JR - Emotions and Curiosity Jenn Howie - Help! I've Gone Missing! Lunch 12:05am Lunch Discussion Groups over Zoom Break 1:20pm Session Three Candace - A Lawyer, a Priest, and an Accountant Matt - The Man's Journey Brad & Kristen Warren - Overcoming Betrayal from Sexual Addiction Break 2:50pm Session Four Rachel - Overcoming Betrayal Trauma's Physical Effects Leslie Hardie & Dr. John Mark Haney - Live Q&A Session with Harboring Hope Co-Authors Dr. John Haney - Healing Your Sexual Self After Betrayal Harboring Hope Online Course Join The Notification List Learn About Harboring Hope This course is a lifeline for betrayed spouses. Authored by Leslie Hardie LCSW and Dr. John Haney PhD LPC-s, it sells out very quickly each month so join the email notification list, so you don't miss out when registration opens! Learn About Harboring Hope ` Donate To The Scholarship Program Help us raise funds for those who can't afford to get help! Donate Here SPEAKERS Leslie Hardie Keynote Speaker, LCSW, Co-Author of Harboring Hope Managing Intrusive Thoughts, Triggers, & Reminders After discovering your partner's infidelity, the onslaught of triggers and reminders is overwhelming. Unwelcome intrusive thoughts seemingly come out of nowhere and hijack one's mind and emotions. It is hard to live life - sleeping and eating are elusive, and daily functioning feels largely impossible. Learn more about yourself and how to manage some of the biggest mental and emotional challenges on this healing journey. Jeremy Alumnus The Power of Healing Moments It can be difficult to imagine, in the midst of a fresh betrayal, what life might look like seven years from now. Jeremy shares about his own journey, the marker moments along the way over the last seven years that led to him experiencing a wound eventually healing into a scar. It can be difficult to imagine but there is a new normal available to all of us if we are willing to look inward, do the work and look outward, relying on those around us as we navigate the roller coaster ride of betrayal and healing. Job & Julie Lopez M.A., LPC, EMS Weekend Specialist Brain Science and Betrayal Understanding the impact of betrayal on the brain can give us greater understanding of why discovery of infidelity causes symptoms of trauma. Job and Julie answer some of the most common questions and give insights on how to heal. JR Alumnus Emotions and Curiosity Jenn Howie PSAP, ERCEM, Betrayal Recovery Coach Help! I've Gone Missing! "I just want the old me back." These words have echoed in my mind and resonate with many healing from betrayal. Together we will delve into the profound interconnectedness of relationships and identity, exploring how betrayal impacts our sense of self. Join me to learn how to reclaim and strengthen your identity after experiencing betrayal. Candace Alumna A Lawyer, a Priest, and an Accountant Candace is honored to be a member of the Affair Recovery team, where she serves as a Customer Care & Course Coordinator. In this role, she passionately supports and encourages participants as they embark on their healing journeys. Having begun her own recovery in late 2020, Candace is proud to walk alongside others through the drama and trauma caused by infidelity. As a Vlogger, she combines her personal experiences with a splash of humor, offering relatable and uplifting content to those in need. Matt Alumnus The Man's Journey Brad & Kristen Warren MS, LPC, EMS Weekend Specialist Overcoming Betrayal from Sexual Addiction Recovery from your partner's sexual addiction can sometimes seem overwhelming. Join Brad and Kristen as they answer some of the most common questions and provide insight to healing by sharing their own recovery journey. Rachel NBC-HWC & Alumna Overcoming Betrayal Trauma’s Physical E ects Rachel, a survivor of infidelity and Certified Wellness Coach, invites you to explore the intricate relationship between betrayal and our health. This presentation will explore how betrayal trauma affects your nervous system and can manifest in various physical symptoms. We'll delve into practical strategies for managing these reactions, focusing on nervous system regulation and lifestyle medicine that can help you regain your balance and sense of well-being. You're not losing it—you're just human. Discover hope and healing for your physical health. Leslie Hardie & Dr. John Mark Haney Harboring Hope Co-Authors Live Q&A Session Experts John and Leslie answer your questions LIVE! Dr. John Mark Haney PhD, LPC, Harboring Hope Co-Author, Affair Recovery Expert Panel Member Healing Your Sexual Self After Betrayal Let's face it, having a loving and healthy sense of our bodies and sexual selves and a vibrant sex life with our partner can be challenging even when we are not facing the most painful rejection of our lives. Of the many homecomings that we must face post infidelity, claiming and loving our sexual selves, and if we choose, reengaging sexually with our unfaithful partner is perhaps the most difficult and nuanced journey we experience. For many, the foundation was never that strong to begin with, but hidden in the wreckage is a chance to claim more lovingly the God-given gift of our sexuality. Follow Us! Twitter Instagram YouTube Facebook Times are in Central Time (GMT-5:00) 1-888-527-2367 | [email protected] | #hoperising

Times are in Central Time (GMT-5:00) 1-888-527-2367 | [email protected] | #hoperising LUNCH DETAILS Women & Men Lunch Small Groups 12:10pm - 1:10pm CT No spouses please. The Women's Lunch Small Groups are for women only and vice versa for the Men's. WOMEN'S LUNCH GROUPS MEN'S LUNCH GROUPS Lunch Discussion Questions We recommend that someone volunteer to be the group facilitator and lead the discussion. Your group may decide to have the facilitator call on individuals to share. You could also go in alphabetical order. Your group might also choose to spend more or less time on any given question. This group is for YOU, so make it your own! Share your first name and how long since discovery/disclosure. In two minutes or less, share why you are joining the Hope Rising conference this year. What is something from the morning sessions that inspires you or gives you hope? What have you done that helped you get through an intrusive thought, trigger, or reminder? What have you learned about yourself during the recovery process? What is something you want to start doing that you're not currently doing? How will you continue to find support and seek healing after this conference? Important Note: If you would like to share any contact information, you may do so now. In order to maintain confidentiality, Affair Recovery will not be able to give out personal or contact information. PROGRAM Presentation Notes, Speaker Bios, and Agenda can all be found here! View Program (printable) AGENDA 8:45 Livestream Starts 9:00am Session One Leslie Hardie - Managing Intrusive Thoughts, Triggers, & Reminders Jeremy - The Power of Healing Moments Break 10:35am Session Two Job & Julie Lopez - Brain Science and Betrayal JR - Emotions and Curiosity Jenn Howie - Help! I've Gone Missing! Lunch 12:05am Lunch Discussion Groups over Zoom Break 1:20pm Session Three Candace - A Lawyer, a Priest, and an Accountant Matt - The Man's Journey Brad & Kristen Warren - Overcoming Betrayal from Sexual Addiction Break 2:50pm Session Four Rachel - Overcoming Betrayal Trauma's Physical Effects Leslie Hardie & Dr. John Mark Haney - Live Q&A Session with Harboring Hope Co-Authors Dr. John Haney - Healing Your Sexual Self After Betrayal Harboring Hope Online Course Join The Notification List Learn About Harboring Hope This course is a lifeline for betrayed spouses. Authored by Leslie Hardie LCSW and Dr. John Haney PhD LPC-s, it sells out very quickly each month so join the email notification list, so you don't miss out when registration opens! Learn About Harboring Hope ` Donate To The Scholarship Program Help us raise funds for those who can't afford to get help! Donate Here SPEAKERS Leslie Hardie Keynote Speaker, LCSW, Co-Author of Harboring Hope Managing Intrusive Thoughts, Triggers, & Reminders After discovering your partner's infidelity, the onslaught of triggers and reminders is overwhelming. Unwelcome intrusive thoughts seemingly come out of nowhere and hijack one's mind and emotions. It is hard to live life - sleeping and eating are elusive, and daily functioning feels largely impossible. Learn more about yourself and how to manage some of the biggest mental and emotional challenges on this healing journey. Jeremy Alumnus The Power of Healing Moments It can be difficult to imagine, in the midst of a fresh betrayal, what life might look like seven years from now. Jeremy shares about his own journey, the marker moments along the way over the last seven years that led to him experiencing a wound eventually healing into a scar. It can be difficult to imagine but there is a new normal available to all of us if we are willing to look inward, do the work and look outward, relying on those around us as we navigate the roller coaster ride of betrayal and healing. Job & Julie Lopez M.A., LPC, EMS Weekend Specialist Brain Science and Betrayal Understanding the impact of betrayal on the brain can give us greater understanding of why discovery of infidelity causes symptoms of trauma. Job and Julie answer some of the most common questions and give insights on how to heal. JR Alumnus Emotions and Curiosity Jenn Howie PSAP, ERCEM, Betrayal Recovery Coach Help! I've Gone Missing! "I just want the old me back." These words have echoed in my mind and resonate with many healing from betrayal. Together we will delve into the profound interconnectedness of relationships and identity, exploring how betrayal impacts our sense of self. Join me to learn how to reclaim and strengthen your identity after experiencing betrayal. Candace Alumna A Lawyer, a Priest, and an Accountant Candace is honored to be a member of the Affair Recovery team, where she serves as a Customer Care & Course Coordinator. In this role, she passionately supports and encourages participants as they embark on their healing journeys. Having begun her own recovery in late 2020, Candace is proud to walk alongside others through the drama and trauma caused by infidelity. As a Vlogger, she combines her personal experiences with a splash of humor, offering relatable and uplifting content to those in need. Matt Alumnus The Man's Journey Brad & Kristen Warren MS, LPC, EMS Weekend Specialist Overcoming Betrayal from Sexual Addiction Recovery from your partner's sexual addiction can sometimes seem overwhelming. Join Brad and Kristen as they answer some of the most common questions and provide insight to healing by sharing their own recovery journey. Rachel NBC-HWC & Alumna Overcoming Betrayal Trauma’s Physical E ects Rachel, a survivor of infidelity and Certified Wellness Coach, invites you to explore the intricate relationship between betrayal and our health. This presentation will explore how betrayal trauma affects your nervous system and can manifest in various physical symptoms. We'll delve into practical strategies for managing these reactions, focusing on nervous system regulation and lifestyle medicine that can help you regain your balance and sense of well-being. You're not losing it—you're just human. Discover hope and healing for your physical health. Leslie Hardie & Dr. John Mark Haney Harboring Hope Co-Authors Live Q&A Session Experts John and Leslie answer your questions LIVE! Dr. John Mark Haney PhD, LPC, Harboring Hope Co-Author, Affair Recovery Expert Panel Member Healing Your Sexual Self After Betrayal Let's face it, having a loving and healthy sense of our bodies and sexual selves and a vibrant sex life with our partner can be challenging even when we are not facing the most painful rejection of our lives. Of the many homecomings that we must face post infidelity, claiming and loving our sexual selves, and if we choose, reengaging sexually with our unfaithful partner is perhaps the most difficult and nuanced journey we experience. For many, the foundation was never that strong to begin with, but hidden in the wreckage is a chance to claim more lovingly the God-given gift of our sexuality. Follow Us! Twitter Instagram YouTube Facebook Times are in Central Time (GMT-5:00) 1-888-527-2367 | [email protected] | #hoperising