This came to me via Dr. Caroline Madden, who I know (online) and who I think is smart and really gets betrayal. If you're interested, please reach out to Dr. Madden:
Focus Group Description: Online Course for Betrayed Wives Are you a strong and resilient woman who has experienced the pain of betrayal within your marriage? Are you looking to regain your sense of self, find clarity, and make decisions that are best for you and your family? Author and marriage therapist, Dr. Caroline Madden is seeking ideal participants for a transformative online course designed specifically for betrayed wives like yourself. Ideal Participant: Gender: Female Age: 35 to 55 years old Marital Status: Married for at least 10 years Parenting: Has at least one child D-Day Timeframe: Has experienced the pain of betrayal within the past, and we'd like to know how long ago D-Day occurred. Requirements: Commitment: Participants should be committed to actively engage in the course, providing valuable input, and sharing their experiences openly to create a supportive environment for others. Confidentiality: To ensure a safe space for all participants, both the participant and her husband (if involved) will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). This will ensure that all discussions within the course remain private and secure. Husband's Involvement (Optional): Participants have the option to involve their husbands in the course, as we intend to provide tips for spouses to avoid triggering behaviors. However, if the participant prefers not to include their husband, that choice will be fully respected. Input and Feedback: Participants will have a significant opportunity to influence the course content. There will be a short phone chat in mid-August to discuss their needs, concerns, and preferences. They will then receive an outline of the course and related materials, such as handouts and journal prompts, to provide further feedback in late August. Course Access: Once the course is developed, participants will receive free access to the entire program. This is a unique opportunity to benefit from the course content and contribute to its refinement and effectiveness. Course Focus: The focus of this online course is not centered on whether to stay or go after betrayal but rather on empowering betrayed wives to reclaim their identities, heal from the pain, and make decisions that align with their personal growth and the well-being of their families. If you fit the description above and are ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth, we invite you to join our focus group. By sharing your experiences and insights, you will help shape a course that has the potential to empower countless women facing similar challenges. Important Note: As this is a focus group to validate the course idea, participation is limited. If you are interested, please express your interest at the earliest opportunity, as we will be finalizing the group soon. Thank you for your consideration.
Is there an email address for reaching Dr Madden? I am interested in this group (and fit the requirements) but reside overseas. I checked her website and could only put in a local phone number for contact. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely: BurbankTherapy@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHi Elle,
ReplyDeleteThe email doesn't seem to work. Is there another way to contact Dr Madden?
Thank you for this website that has provided me comfort in the past few days.
Ugh. I'm so sorry. It's TherapyBurbank@gmail.com
DeleteIs there an exception to the age requirement? I meet everything else but that. I will be 35 in January.
ReplyDeleteThis is a thoughtful offer! sadly myself and any others on the other side of 55 are excluded :-(
ReplyDeleteAwww saw this possibly too late! I am rereading your book Encyclopedia for the betrayed this is the best book ever for me I have in the last 5 years read so many and nothing hits the spot like yours does.Have you written any others that I have missed?
ReplyDeleteSue L
Hey.. I am new to your blog. Recently my l8fe was turned upside down. Irony of life.. 1 day before my birthday. We have been married 19 years. He has always be flirtatious type but he kind of always conveyed it as harmless. I am soo broken right now that I can't even form cohesive sentences. It feels I am all over the place. And to top it all I have to keep my calm as I have a13 year old son who thinks that his parents have the most living family. I don't know how to handle my thoughts. I cry in the bathroom, I cru while praying. 8 need somewhere to vent.
ReplyDeleteAnon, I hope you are taking care of yourself. You, and your son. Not your husband or marriage. You have to come first. Wishing you well.
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