Rose & Thorn: Women’s Partner Betrayal Trauma Group
Healing through the thorns, blooming in strength.
If you have experienced the pain of betrayal, whether from infidelity or sexual addiction, Rose & Thorn is here to help you heal. This 10-week, trauma-informed support group offers a safe space for women seeking emotional healing, self-empowerment, and long-term recovery.
Led by a Ph.D., American Board-Certified Diplomate Sexologist, this structured program combines Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), neuroscience, and trauma-informed recovery strategies to provide practical tools for emotional stabilization, boundary setting, and building resilience.
What you will gain:
✅ Deep understanding of the impact of betrayal trauma’s emotional and physiological effects
✅ Self-regulation techniques for managing emotional distress and trauma triggers.
✅ Tools for managing distress and emotional overwhelm
✅ Strengthened self-advocacy skills and boundaries in relationships
✅ Explore the effects of psychological manipulation and toxic patterns like gaslighting and trauma bonding.
✅ A path to engaging in grief recovery and rebuilding your sense of self.
✅ Development of identity rebuilding for long-term healing.
This is more than a support group—it is a transformative experience where you will find connection, growth, and strength alongside women who truly understand.
🔹 Start your healing journey today and bloom in strength with us. 🔹
Infidelity, Women, Relationship Issues, Complex Trauma and PTSD
Resource Books: Betrayal Bind by Michelle Mays
Unleashing Your Power: Moving Through the Trauma of Partner Betrayal, Carol Juergensen Sheets
Support Group Cost: $80 per session 80-minutes
Registration: Please email to schedule an assessment, screening, and registration for the group at [email protected].
Monday, March 3, 5:30 pm- 6:50 pm
Tuesday, March 4, 11:00 am-12:50 pm
1151 Dove Street, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 257-2759
Dr. Emelina Bellé, PhD, LMFT, CST, CPTT, CCPS, CCTP-II, RACS, PMH-C, CSAT, CMAT-ED, CMAT-FD
AAMFT Clinical Fellow American Association Marriage and Family Therapists
American Board-Certified Diplomate Sexologist
American Board-Certified Clinical Sexologist #22248
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist LMFT#135254
AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (CST)
Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT)
Certified Clinical Partner Specialist (CCPS)
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II)
Rainbow Advocate Certified Specialist (RACS)
Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C)
Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT)
Certified Multiple Addictions Therapist – Eating Disorders, Financial Disorders (CMAT-ED, CMAT-FD)
California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP), Alliant International University, PhD
Harvard Medical School – Global Mental Health: Trauma and Recovery Certificate Program, Advancing Women’s Health: A 2024 Update, Treating Couples: Surmounting Challenges, Understanding Depression
International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP)
Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists (APSATS)