There is hope and support

Those who find themselves in difficult marriages or the fallout of betrayal, often need support and guidance through dark and challenging periods. There is hope and support.

Here is a list of organizations, directories, and resources that support individuals and families dealing with marriage challenges, infidelity recovery, and betrayal trauma. These resources provide a range of services, including counseling, support groups, and recovery tools for spouses and children impacted by betrayal.

These resources can provide invaluable support for individuals and families navigating the complexities of infidelity and marital challenges, offering a variety of therapeutic options, community connections, and educational materials.

1. Marriage and Relationship Education and Resources

• National Marriage Project
  Provides research and data on marriage trends, focusing on strengthening marriage.
  Website: National Marriage Project
• Focus on the Family
  Offers resources and counseling services for couples dealing with marriage challenges and infidelity recovery, including articles, podcasts, and counseling options.
  Website: Focus on the Family

2. Support for Betrayal Trauma and Infidelity Recovery

• Infidelity Survivors Anonymous (ISA)
  A 12-step program that provides a safe environment for individuals recovering from infidelity and betrayal trauma. ISA hosts meetings and offers tools for trauma recovery.
  Website: Infidelity Survivors Anonymous
• Beyond Affairs Network (BAN)
  A global network offering support groups for betrayed partners, with local and virtual meetings led by trained coordinators.
  Website: Beyond Affairs Network

3. Counseling and Therapy Directories

• Psychology Today — Infidelity Support Groups
  Psychology Today provides a directory of support groups for those affected by infidelity, searchable by location for in-person and virtual support options.
  Website: Psychology Today Infidelity Support Groups
• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
  Offers a directory to help find licensed therapists specializing in marriage, family, and relationship counseling.
  Website: AAMFT

4. Resources for Children and Families Affected by Betrayal

• National Alliance for Children’s Grief (NACG)
  Focuses on helping children and families navigate the emotional impact of family disruptions, including betrayal trauma.
  Website: NACG
• Child Mind Institute
  Provides resources and guidance to help children cope with emotional challenges, including those resulting from family conflict or betrayal.
  Website: Child Mind Institute

5. Tools and Programs for Personal Healing

• Affair Recovery
  Offers online courses, counseling, and community support focused on helping individuals and couples rebuild after infidelity.
  Website: Affair Recovery
• Marriage Builders
  Provides articles, tools, and a Q&A forum designed to help couples rebuild trust and strengthen their relationships after betrayal.
  Website: Marriage Builders
• The CHADIE Foundation
  Provides articles and tools designed to help spouses, children, and families avoid and navigate the emotional impact of infidelity and betrayal trauma.
  Website: The CHADIE Foundation

These organizations offer a range of options to help individuals and families process and heal from betrayal.

6. Therapist and Counseling Services

• The Gottman Institute
  Specializes in couples therapy and relationship education based on research. They offer workshops and resources for couples recovering from infidelity.
  Website: The Gottman Institute
• The Gottman Referral Network: A resource for couples seeking professional help from Gottman-trained therapists, who utilize the Gottman Method, grounded in research. Website: Gottman Referral Network

7. Online Communities and Forums

• Surviving Infidelity
  An online support community for individuals dealing with infidelity, offering forums for discussion, advice, and support from others who have experienced similar situations.
  Website: Surviving Infidelity
• Reddit — Infidelity Subreddit
  A community where individuals can share their experiences and seek support regarding infidelity and betrayal.
  Website: Reddit — Infidelity

8. Books and Educational Resources

• “Not Just Friends” by Shirley Glass
  This book provides insights into the dynamics of infidelity and offers strategies for couples to rebuild trust and intimacy.
  Source: Amazon — Not Just Friends
• “The State of Affairs” by Esther Perel
  Explores the complexities of infidelity and provides a new perspective on relationships and intimacy.
  Source: Amazon — The State of Affairs

9. Helplines and Hotlines

• The National Domestic Violence Hotline
  Offers support and resources for individuals in abusive relationships, including those dealing with betrayal and emotional trauma.
  Hotline: 1–800–799-SAFE (7233)
  Website: The National Domestic Violence Hotline
• Crisis Text Line
  Provides free, 24/7 support via text for individuals in crisis, including those dealing with relationship issues.
  Text “HELLO” to 741741
  Website: Crisis Text Line

10. Workshops and Retreats

• Retrouvaille
  A program designed to help couples restore their marriages, particularly those in distress due to infidelity or other issues. They offer weekend retreats and follow-up sessions.
  Website: Retrouvaille
• Marriage Encounter
  Offers weekend retreats for couples to improve communication and strengthen their relationships, with programs designed for those recovering from infidelity.
  Website: Marriage Encounter

11. Counseling Directories

GoodTherapy

• Description: A directory of therapists and counselors who work with individuals and couples facing challenges related to infidelity and relationships.
• Website: GoodTherapy

TherapyLink

• Description: A platform to connect individuals with therapists, focusing on finding the right match for relationship issues, including infidelity.
• Website: TherapyLink

Finding a Therapist through Psychology Today

• Description: This platform allows users to search for therapists by specialty, including infidelity and marital issues. Each listing includes therapist profiles and contact information.
• Website: Psychology Today Therapist Directory

Counselling Directory

• Description: A UK-based directory that allows individuals to find qualified counselors specializing in dealing with affairs and relationship betrayals.
• Website: Counselling Directory

These resources can be instrumentally helpful for spouses and children navigating the complexities of infidelity and betrayal recovery. Each directory offers various options for therapy and counseling tailored to individual needs.

Rovering From Infidelity

If you have experienced infidelity-induced trauma caused by the emotional and sexual betrayal of your spouse, there is hope! If you are a child affected by parental infidelity, there is hope! If you are a spouse who has betrayed the trust, love, and fidelity, there is hope! We recommend that you seek support through professional counseling and therapy as well as through groups dedicated to supporting you through this traumatic journey. You are not alone and recovery and healing are possible!

Share Your Story

The CHADIE Foundation shares personal stories of spouses and children impacted by infidelity and affairs. If you have a story to share and have published, please use the contact information below to share your story with The CHADIE Foundation. Our mission is to help educate everyone about the damage infidelity, affairs, and adultery cause families and how to minimize the impact.

About CHADIE Foundation

The CHADIE Foundation (Children are Harmed by Adultery, Divorce, Infidelity, and related Emotional trauma), helps spouses, partners, and children who adultery, affairs, and infidelity have negatively impacted. To learn more about CHADIE and how you can help, please email us at support@chadie.org or visit us at CHADIE.org.