Education for Integrity-Based Recovery
Clarity before action - when betrayal has destabilized reality.
Betrayal creates urgency. Many people are rushed toward forgiveness, reconciliation, or “doing the work” before safety is established and reality is clear.
The Joy Recovery Academy exists to slow that process down.
Recovery Does Not Begin with Feeling Better
Whether you are the person who caused harm or the person who was harmed, real healing does not begin with emotional relief, insight, or effort.
It begins with living in reality.
The Academy is grounded in the Minwalla Model of Deceptive Sexuality & Trauma (DST) and betrayal-trauma research, which distinguish between:
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insight and integrity
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remorse and accountability
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learning and demonstrated change
This distinction matters — because confusing them often causes further harm.
What the Academy is For
The Academy exists to help participants:
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Understand what real recovery actually requires
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Learn why insight, remorse, and effort do not equal safety
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Stop guessing whether something is “working”
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Understand ethical recovery sequencing
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Slow down decision-making when everything feels urgent
This is not a shortcut to healing.
It is a way to stop being rushed into harm.
What You Will Learn
The Academy highlights:
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The Minwalla Model (DST framework)
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Integrity abuse and its impact
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Betrayal trauma dynamics
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Ethical, effective recovery sequencing
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Why couples work too early often retraumatizes partners
Participants learn the conceptual foundations of integrity-based recovery — the only kind of recovery that leads to lasting safety, self-trust, and, eventually, joy.
What the Academy Provides
The Academy includes:
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Live educational teaching twice weekly (with live Q & A)
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Trauma-informed frameworks grounded in integrity
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Clear language for understanding deception, trauma, and recovery sequencing
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A full replay archive of all teaching you can return to at your own pace
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Access to the same conceptual tools used in Joy Recovery coaching work
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Orientation to what does and does not constitute recovery
Is This for Me?
This Academy is for you if:
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You want clarity more than comfort
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You are willing to slow down rather than rush repair
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You are open to learning why insight is not enough
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You want decisions grounded in reality, not hope
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You are willing to hear things that may challenge you
This Academy is not for you if:
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You want reassurance or emotional relief
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You want proof that you are “doing the work”
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You want tools to manage your partner’s reactions
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You believe education equals recovery
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You want guarantees about the relationship
This Academy is intentionally discerning.
Membership Details
The Joy Recovery Academy is a monthly educational membership designed for orientation, clarity, and learning.
Membership includes:
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Ongoing access to live educational teaching
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A complete teaching archive
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Conceptual tools and frameworks
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No commitment required
You may join to learn, discern next steps, or simply regain clarity.
You may also leave at any time.
*Joy Recovery provides education and structured coaching programs. We do not provide psychotherapy, diagnosis, or mental health treatment.
Investment
If you are considering joining, here's what participation looks like.
The Academy is scheduled to launch in March, 2026.
You may join the Academy notification list to be informed when enrollment opens and to receive details about participation at that time.
Planned Investment:
$97/month
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$970/year