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CSBD Hope For Healing

About the Conference

The CSBD Hope for Healing Conference is the first national conference dedicated to raising awareness about and stopping the stigma around Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD), also known as sex addiction. Held during Sex Addiction Awareness Week, this groundbreaking conference seeks to stop the stigma, foster understanding, and expand access to treatment through raising funds for vital scholarships. This unique conference is designed for everyone. Whether you’re a clinician seeking advanced training, an individual navigating CSBD, a betrayed partner, a couple working toward healing together, or a community advocate, you’ll find a hope-filled space for learning, growth, and connection.

We're flipping the script by uniting clinicians and non-clinicians in the same conference—sparking innovative conversations and fostering a dynamic environment where every perspective fuels breakthrough insights. Attendees are free to mix and match sessions across different tracks to create a personalized experience that best meets their needs. And, to encourage open participation, our conference badges will not designate attendee roles or titles—allowing clinicians and non-clinicians to comfortably join non-clinical sessions and benefit from content as a participant as well as receive the rich, diverse perspectives shared throughout the event.

For clinicians and professionals seeking advanced knowledge, the Exploration Guides Track delivers innovative clinical treatment lectures—learn from top experts and gain advanced insight into clinical treatment for CSBD, betrayal trauma, and relational healing. Meanwhile, for those navigating CSBD or betrayal trauma, the Courageous Explorers and Resilient Travelers Tracks feature immersive lectures and therapeutic workshops that offer practical strategies for navigating healing, understanding triggers, moving beyond shame and anger, reclaiming your sense of self, communicating with clarity and compassion, establishing healing boundaries, moving past roadblocks and much more.

Join us as we break down barriers, share transformative insights, and light the path to lasting healing. Let the journey begin!

ABOUT LIT PATH:

Lit Path is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to lighting the path to healing by offering partial scholarships for psychotherapy conducted by certified professionals. Their mission is to make mental health therapy more financially accessible for individuals seeking support, particularly those struggling with process addictions such as Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (also known as sex or porn addiction) or Betrayal Trauma.

Their scholarships make it feasible for individuals to receive the necessary therapy from certified professionals, which they might otherwise be unable to afford. All profits from this conference go directly toward Lit Path’s mission—funding operations to sustain our work and scholarships ensuring that more individuals can access the life-changing therapy they need. By attending, sponsoring, or supporting this event, you are not only helping raise awareness but actively removing financial barriers to healing. Together, we can create lasting change and bring hope and healing to those who need it most.

Lit Path is honored to host the CSBD Hope for Healing conference.

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POWERFUL KEYNOTE

TALKS

Inspiring experts and thought leaders will take the stage to challenge perceptions, share groundbreaking insights, and ignite change in the fight for CSBD awareness and healing.

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REAL STORIES, REAL ANSWERS

Hear from individuals and couples at different stages of recovery as they share their journeys with honesty and courage. Plus, get your questions answered anonymously in these raw, insightful conversations.

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INTERACTVE BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Get ready to engage, learn, and connect in smaller group settings designed for hands-on learning and meaningful discussions. These sessions go beyond listening—come ready to participate!

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EXPLORE, CONNECT, ENGAGE

Our Exhibitor Hall is more than just booths—it’s a dynamic space filled with leading organizations, resources, and experts ready to support your journey. Plus, don’t miss our engaging networking activities designed to spark meaningful connections and collaborations!

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Panel Discussions

FROM STRUGGLE TO STRENGTH: REAL VOICES IN CSBD AND BETRAYAL TRAUMA

Our Panel Discussions are a rare opportunity to hear from individuals—some with partners, some without—who are at different stages in their healing journey, alongside leading experts in CSBD and Betrayal Trauma. Gain raw, honest insights into what recovery truly looks like, the challenges and victories along the way, and what has made the biggest difference. Attendees will have the unique chance to anonymously ask questions, learning from the collective wisdom of those who have walked this path. Whether you're seeking hope, clarity, or practical guidance, this panel is designed to provide authentic, unfiltered conversations that inspire and empower.

Exploration Options

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Guiding Light Pioneers – Expanding Awareness & Embracing Change

Created for all conference attendees—clinicians, individuals navigating CSBD, betrayed partners, couples, faith-based and non-faith-based leaders, and community advocates. By breaking down stigma and fostering open dialogue, these sessions will inspire new perspectives, challenge outdated narratives, and ignite meaningful change. Attendees will explore cutting-edge research, innovative healing strategies, and impactful advocacy efforts, all while engaging in transformative conversations that promote awareness, resilience, healing, and connection. Whether you're seeking personal growth, clinical expertise, or ways to create change, this track will light the way forward.

The Courageous Explorers Track – Navigating the Journey of CSBD Recovery

Tailored for individuals facing Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD), this track offers a compassionate and stigma-free environment to explore the science behind CSBD, understand its impact, and gain practical tools for recovery and personal transformation. Through expert-led sessions and experiential workshops, participants will learn strategies for managing triggers, rebuilding trust, and navigating the healing journey.

Resilient Travelers Track – Healing from Betrayal Trauma

Designed for partners affected by betrayal trauma, this track provides understanding, support, and tools for deep healing. Participants will engage in therapeutic workshops and educational sessions focused on emotional regulation, boundary-setting, self-trust, and processing grief. Whether you are just beginning to heal or seeking deeper resilience, this track offers the guidance and community needed to move forward with strength.

Exploration Guides Track – Advancing Clinical Expertise in CSBD & Betrayal Trauma

Created for clinicians, coaches, and mental health professionals, this track offers continuing education credits through advanced education on CSBD, betrayal trauma, and relational healing. Featuring cutting-edge research, clinical lectures, and hands-on workshops, professionals will deepen their understanding of assessment, trauma-informed care, and the latest therapeutic approaches to CSBD and betrayal trauma. Whether a novice or an experienced CSBD and/or betrayal trauma practitioner, this track provides essential tools to enhance clinical practice.

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Be part of history at the Hope for Healing – CSBD Awareness Conference, the first and only event dedicated to breaking the stigma and raising awareness around one of the world’s fastest-growing addictions. Whether you're a mental health professional seeking cutting-edge education or an individual impacted by sex addiction or partner trauma, this conference is designed for you.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and be part of the hope!

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