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JOIN US FOR THIS IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
We will explore
Attachment Styles
Sexual Arousal Maps
Transforming Your Story
About the Conference
Join us in-person at Ironwood Church in Mesa, AZ or virtually on May 3rd.At some point in our lives, each of us will encounter difficulties in our sexual life. It might be a compulsive use of unwanted sexual behavior or a struggle to locate any sexual desire at all. No matter what sexual story you find yourself in, this conference will guide you to identify the key attachments that keep you stuck. Sexual desire issues are common, but they can also be a roadmap to healing.
Through the teaching of therapists Jay Stringer and Adam Young, you will learn:
- How to identify your attachment style
- How attachment shapes your sexual life
- How to understand your arousal template
- How to transform your sexual story
This conference is designed for men and women, couples, and small groups who are hoping to connect the dots between unresolved pain and unwanted choices. Join us in-person at Ironwood Church in Mesa, AZ or virtually on May 3rd.
CEUs will be offered. Please see the FAQ section below for more info.
Your Teachers
Jay Stringer
Jay is a licensed mental health counselor, researcher, and author of the award-winning book Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing. Unwanted is based on a research on nearly 4,000 men and women exploring the key drivers beneath unwanted sexual behaviors like the use of porn and extra-marital affairs. Stringer holds an MDiv and Master in Counseling Psychology from the Seattle School of Theology. Jay lives in New York City with his wife Heather and their two children.
Adam Young
Adam is a trauma therapist, and the host of The Place We Find Ourselves podcast. He lives in Fort Collins, Colorado, with his wife Caroline and two children. Adam is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master degree in Social Work (Virginia Commonwealth University) and Divinity (Emory University). Adam has completed extensive training with The Allender Center, and is certified in EMDR. Adam enjoys mountain biking, skiing, soccer, and painting (canvas, not houses).
Jay Stringer
Jay is a licensed mental health counselor, researcher, and author of the award-winning book Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing. Unwanted is based on a research on nearly 4,000 men and women exploring the key drivers beneath unwanted sexual behaviors like the use of porn and extra-marital affairs. Stringer holds an MDiv and Master in Counseling Psychology from the Seattle School of Theology. Jay lives in New York City with his wife Heather and their two children.
SHEILA WRAY GREGOIRE
Sheila Wray Gregoire is the author of twelve books including The Great Sex Rescue and is the founder of Bare Marriage. An award-winning writer, Sheila calls the church to more than just pat answers by conducting original research to find out what advice works–and what really doesn’t. Sheila and her husband Keith have been married for over 30 years. Together they have two adult daughters, one son in heaven, two sons-in-law, and two adorable grandchildren. And Sheila knits. Even in line at the grocery store.
Adam Young
Adam is a trauma therapist, and the host of The Place We Find Ourselves podcast. He lives in Fort Collins, Colorado, with his wife Caroline and two children. Adam is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master degree in Social Work (Virginia Commonwealth University) and Divinity (Emory University). Adam has completed extensive training with The Allender Center, and is certified in EMDR. Adam enjoys mountain biking, skiing, soccer, and painting (canvas, not houses).
Schedule
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025: 12pm ET/ 9am PT. Subject to change.
Times below in Pacific time zone:
9 to 9:30 Welcome + Introduction with Adam Young and Jay Stringer
9:30 to 10:15 Understanding Our Relationship to Desire – Jay Stringer
10:15 to 11:15 Attachment Theory, The Big Six Experiences Children Need, and How It Relates to Sex – Adam Young
11:15 to 11:45 Bathroom Break and Self-Directed Exercise
11:45 to 12:30 Triangulation, Subtle Sexual Abuse, and What it All Means for you Today – Adam Young
12:30 to 1:15 Lunch
1:15 to 2:30 Understanding Common Sexual Problems (out-of-control and low desire) – Jay and Heather Stringer
2:30 to 2:40 Bathroom Break
2:40 to 3:40 The Sex Life You Want – Sheila Gregoire
3:40 to 4:10 The Path to Healing and Growth — Adam and Jay
4:10 to 4:20 Bathroom Break
4:20 to 5:00 Q and A and Next Steps
8:00 -8:30 PM
The Place We Found Ourselves: Family, Faith, and Sexual Formation – Adam Young and Jay Stringer
8:30 – 9:30 PM
How Popular Church & Cultural Teachings Increase Sexual Problems – Sheila Wray Gregoire
9:30-10:00 PM
Panel Discussion with Sheila Gregoire About Her Teaching
The Place We Found Ourselves: Welcome + Introduction with Jay Stringer and Adam Young
Understanding Our Relationship to Desire – Jay Stringer
- How our epigenetics, nervous system, and family system shapes desire
Attachment Theory, The Big Six Experiences Children Need, and How It Relates to Sex – Adam Young
Self-Directed Exercise: The Big Six
Triangulation, Subtle Sexual Abuse, and What it All Means for you Today – Adam Young
Lunch Break: 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Understanding Common Sexual Problems (out-of-control and low desire) – Jay and Heather Stringer
- Developing curiosity and kindness for sexual difficulties
- Problems are normal, but they are not random
How To Become Sexually Embodied – with Special Guest Teacher! We will announce in February.
- How our past led to disembodied sexuality
- How sex became obligatory
- A new way forward: holistic connection, arousal pathways, and more
The Path to Healing – Adam Young and Jay Stringer
Resources & Next Steps
How To Become Sexually Embodied – with Special Guest Teacher! We will announce in February.
- How our past led to disembodied sexuality
- How sex became obligatory
- A new way forward: holistic connection, arousal pathways, and more
The Path to Healing – Adam Young and Jay Stringer
Resources & Next Steps
Details
Included with your registration
- Lunch included with in-person registration
- Over 6 hours of teaching
- The Big Six and Triangle worksheets ($20 value)
- 1 hour of personal exercises to complete after the conference to further to identify your attachments
- Free month of The Journey Course ($24.99 value)
- 4 Drivers E-book
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
Both! Ironwood Church in Mesa, AZ is hosting the SAC this year. If you want to attend virtually, you are in the right place. Just complete the registration form below. If you want to attend in-person at Ironwood, please register at the Eventbrite link below.
Yes – lunch will be provided and is included in your in-person ticket price. Please notate any allergies at checkout.
Yes, we do. Email Jay’s assistant Marley at marley@heartofmanjourney.com
The recording will be emailed to all registered participants as soon as the recording is available
Yes, even if you share the same computer, each person must sign-up.
Yes! You can register here: https://carepoint.corsizio.com/event/67a5404b524ed82f322bb23b. If you register for CEUs, you may receive a discount code for your conference registration. Please email marley@heartofmanjourney.com after you’ve registered for CEUs, and she’ll send you the code.
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The recordings will likely be ready to watch on May 15th and will be available through August 30th.
If you have not received the recordings in your inbox by May 16th, check your spam folder. Still not seeing it? Email marley@heartofmanjourney.com
Note:
To attend in-person at Ironwood Church in Mesa, AZ, please click the button and register through Eventbrite. To attend virtually, please fill out the form below. You must register each person who will view the conference.