Returning to You™

Healing for Betrayed Partners

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Designed for betrayed partners from the ground up

Returning to You™ is the first-of-its-kind retreat for betrayed partners to receive excellent clinical trauma care in an elegant residential setting designed for safety, comfort, and rejuvination. This one-week program is staffed by therapists and coaches highly trained in the treatment of betrayal trauma for this vulnerable and underserved population.

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An exclusive experience of healing for women

Limited to just 8 participants and one week per month, Returning to You™ creates an intimate setting in which women can take strides on their journeys toward healing from betrayal. This program provides a level of customized care to make it meaningful to those just beginning the path toward healing or those well on their way to renewal.

The time has come for betrayed partners to rest, relax, and be renewed.

The Returning to You™ program takes place at Magnolia House, a beautiful, private home on nestled on a river bend in Chambers County, Texas, approximately 30 miles east of Houston. This peaceful setting is curated to enhance relaxation, comfort, and restoration for program participants. No more than eight women will be enrolled in the program at any time.

Upcoming dates: August 23-29, and October 4-10, 2026; see 2027 dates below

To join the waitlist for the program, please fill out the application at the bottom of the page.

The Returning to You™ Story

Program Overview

Program Overview

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Learn more about the program’s beautiful venue

Designed to treat betrayal trauma from the ground up.

Returning to You™ is a program designed with balance in mind.

In many cases of betrayal, the one who committed the betrayal has most, if not all, of the available resources dedicated to his recovery, while the partner who was betrayed is left to do the best she can with what she has.

This is often detrimental, not only to the betrayed partner, but also to the relationship and the one who committed the betrayal.

Left untreated, betrayal trauma can have continued effects on the brain and body, manifesting in ongoing symptoms that are costly for everyone involved. Unique among treatment programs, the Returning to You™ program is specifically designed from the ground up for women who have experienced betrayal trauma.

Participants will not only have the opportunity to receive trauma therapy and care from highly trained counselors and coaches, but they will be empowered with a number of options to create a weeklong experience suited to their precise needs for healing and restoration.

Women who participate in the program will find the schedule to promote both structured time for specific processes to facilitate healing from trauma and free times for reflection, conversation, solitude, and rest.

The intimate setting and limited number of participants will foster an atmosphere of connection. Participants will have the opportunity to choose how they spend much of their days. Meals of delicious, clean foods will be served family-style around the table.

Cozy up on the back porch to enjoy the view of the river. Grab a fishing pole to see if you can get a bite. Journal in one of the private window nooks… Whatever it takes to return to yourself.

Program Staff

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Stacey Smith

Program Director
& Clinical Therapist

LPC-S, CCPS
Professional staff member of Daring Ventures in Houston, Texas

Cheryl Rogers

Clinical Therapist

LMFT, LPC
Therapist at Daring Ventures offering counseling in Houston

Kathy Reynolds

Partner Coach & Group Facilitator

CPC

Jennifer Gardner

Program Hostess

Returning to You™ Board of Advisors

The Returning to You™ Board of Advisors is made up of experts in the fields of treating betrayal trauma and partners of sex addicts. Each has extensive professional experience serving this important population, and as members of the advisory board have joined with Daring Ventures to promote the highest levels of clinical excellence and authentic care for participants of the program.

Dr. Jake Porter

Founder & President, Daring Ventures Founder & President, IACCR Board of Directors, APSATS Faculty, IITAP

LPC, CSAT-S, CCPS
Friendly therapist from Daring Ventures, Houston office

Dr. Barbara Steffens

o-Author, Your Sexually Addicted Spouse, Founder & Past President, APSATS

BCC

Laurie Hall

Author, An Affair of the Min Past President, APSATS

RScP, CPC, PSAP, BTRL
Professional therapist at Daring Ventures helping with betrayal trauma

Jackie Chambers

Founder, Redemptive Journey

CPC, PSAP
Professional counseling services at Daring Ventures in Houston

Marsha Means

Co-Author, Your Sexually Addicted Spouse, Founder, A Circle of Joy

M.A.

How do I participate in Returning to You™?

How Can I Begin a Daring Ventures Intensive?

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#1) Fill Out The Application

 

Fill out the application found on this webpage to start the process.

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#2) Schedule Your Consultation Call

At the end of the application, you’ll be provided a link to a site where you can schedule your 20-minute consultation call with our Program Director.

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#3) Complete the Online Assessments

Most clients are asked to complete one or more assessments online to provide more data in the screening and treatment planning process.

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#4) Schedule Your Intake Sessions

Over the course of one-hour sessions, our program director gathers much more history and background, reviews the results of your assessments, and collaborates with your on program fit and treatment goals.

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#5) Receive Your Program Invitation & Agreement

After completing the assessment process, those admitted to the program will be provided formal intake paperwork to secure their place.