Healing for Women
Bethesda Workshops
About this workshop
The Healing for Women Workshop is a four-day intensive designed for women struggling with compulsive sexual behavior. This Christ-centered, clinically grounded experience provides a confidential environment where participants can safely explore root issues, find support, and begin healing.
Led by licensed therapists—all of whom are Certified Sex Addiction Therapists (CSATs)—the workshop combines education, experiential exercises, small group process, creative activities, and spiritual insight. Bethesda Workshops is rooted in a Christian perspective of grace and God’s unconditional love, welcoming everyone into a non-pressuring, supportive environment. Our approach addresses both the behaviors and their underlying causes, helping the participant develop a personalized recovery plan.
A group workshop is a profoundly transformative experience. Extensive research affirms the power of group intensives to foster connection, insight, and growth. In this setting, women discover they are not alone as they form deep bonds with others on the same journey, which is a critical element of recovery.
Positive, Meaningful, & Lasting Change
Workshop Topics
Sessions are experiential and varied, with opportunities for teaching, personal reflection, group interaction, and faith-based support.
Throughout the workshop, you’ll explore key areas of recovery, including:
Unmanageability and shame
Family of origin dynamics
Childhood abuse
Addiction definition and neurochemistry
Cycle of addiction
Boundaries and self-care
Recovery tools
Relapse prevention
Rebuilding trust after disclosure
Couple and family issues
Spiritual healing and growth
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Upcoming Workshop Dates
Workshops are scheduled by gender. Space is available unless noted as waitlist only.
Additional dates for women and future sessions will be announced.
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Workshop details
We offer workshops for all your personal needs.
Lodging and meals are included in the workshop fee.
- Each participant has a roommate assigned to support connection and community.
- Breakfast is served at the hotel; lunch and dinner are provided at the workshop site.
- Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available with advance notice
- Participants with other dietary needs should bring microwave-ready meals
- Hotel rooms are non-smoking and include access to a small gym
- All workshops are held in Nashville, TN. To ensure the best experience, all participants, including local residents, stay at a nearby hotel arranged by our staff. If you need to arrive early or stay over after the program ends, you’ll be responsible for arranging your own meals and accommodations for those extra days.
All Bethesda Workshops are fully technology-free.
Phones, tablets, laptops, and smartwatches are turned in at the beginning and returned after the final session. There is no outside communication during the workshop, including evenings.
An emergency contact number will be provided for family use only.
Pack light but come prepared for focused healing work.
Recommended items include:
- Comfortable clothing for four days
- A light jacket or sweater
- Bible, journal, or devotional materials
- Personal items and medications
- A wristwatch (phones will be turned in)
Weapons are not permitted at the workshop, hotel, or in vehicles.
The Healing for Women Workshop fee is $3,900, which includes all lodging and meals.
- A non-refundable deposit of $975 is required at registration
- See the Financial Information page for payment details
In just four days, women receive the equivalent of 6–8 months of weekly counseling. Through a combination of small group process, education, and experiential activities, participants gain clarity and tools for recovery. Many women describe the bonds formed in the workshop as a critical part of their healing.
The workshop runs from Wednesday afternoon to Saturday afternoon.
Days begin at 8:00 a.m. and end around 6:30 p.m., with the final session wrapping up at 4:20 p.m. on Saturday.
While the schedule is full, it's thoughtfully designed to support deep work with time to rest and reflect. Please arrive well-rested to get the most from your experience.
Plan to attend the entire workshop. Late arrivals or early departures are not permitted.
Bethesda staff will be ready to welcome you starting at 12:15 p.m. Central time on Wednesday. You must arrive no later than 12:45 p.m.
If you’re flying, schedule your arrival in Nashville (BNA) by 11:15 a.m. Central time. This gives you time for lunch and an easy arrival at the workshop site. Transportation from the airport is provided, and participants carpool between the hotel and the workshop. No rental car is necessary. You are responsible for your transportation after the workshop ends.
After registration, you’ll receive a Travel Arrangements Form to confirm your travel plans and needs.
The Healing for Women Workshop is held at the same time as the Healing for Partners Workshop. While some devotional and teaching sessions are shared, all group processing is done separately. Your roommate will also be from your workshop.
This intensive workshop is for women who struggle with pornography, sex, or relationship addiction. Participants must be 21 years of age or older. The workshop provides a safe, Christ-centered space for women who long to understand their behaviors, confront shame, and begin a journey of restoration.
The Healing for Women workshop is led by licensed, master’s level therapists who hold the credential of Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT). Each leader has advanced training and experience in working with women who struggle with compulsive sexual behavior. Leaders integrate clinical expertise, experiential therapy, and Christian grace to guide participants through life-giving work.