02/24/2026
“Together We Rise” - There couldn’t be a more fitting theme for inaugural conference of the Association of Partners of S*x Addicts Trauma Specialists (APSATS)!
This theme is lived out in how APSATS supports partners, champions healing, equips professionals, and fosters community and connection as an agent for healing and change.
We heard insightful presentations from skilled clinicians and coaches that expanded our understanding and awareness. We honored those who have paved the way and helped usher in a new model for how betrayed partners are supported. Thank you Dr. Barb Steffans Donna Dixon We laughed, we learned, and many of us cried. We experienced community and connection with colleagues and friends, known and new.
Thank you to the APSATS team who dreamed, planned and carried out this event. You curated a beautiful and powerful experience that engaged us on so many levels - mentally, emotionally, relationally and physically. (Special shout out to for all the ways you put your heart and soul into this conference!)
It was a highlight to have our Executive Clinical Director and APSATS Board Member, Matt Wenger, share a powerful presentation entitled, “From Rage to Resilience: Restoring Anger to a Place of Honor.” We’re deeply grateful for Matt’s heart to help partners heal from the pain and trauma of s*xual betrayal, and this presentation shared profound perspective and insight on the role anger plays in a partner’s experience, how to engage it in a ways that are healthy, not harmful, and the benefits that come when we do.
Our organization is thankful for APSATS and the years of work that they have devoted to helping partners heal from betrayal trauma.
What an honor to be a part of this year’s conference.
We really are better together, and together we rise. We can’t wait for the next one!
