Fault and Responsibility
When someone you love discloses they may be trapped in a sexual addiction, the sense of betrayal and grief feels overwhelming. Nevertheless, it is…
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A Therapist Talks About His Addiction to Pornography
My son accidentally accessed a pornographic video on our iPad at age 5. My story has come full circle. I have not indulged in pornography in over 11 years. I long for that freedom for everyone. Once an addicted young person myself, I hope to be a voice for those who are silently struggling, yet too ashamed to speak up.
Accommodation to Loneliness
Many people think of addiction as an orientation TO something. This perspective puts the power of the addiction in the substance or the behavior.
Cruising for Clowns
Do you or someone you know have a problem with addiction? Look for the ridiculous, then look for the denial. You will know.
Responsible Freedom
The unstructured freedom of the internet without the guidance of a responsible adult, puts children at risk.
The Slide Into Addiction
When the source of the problem is left unaddressed, the person may begin to abuse these same methods, which over time can develop cravings—the slide into addiction.
Thin Mints: The Addiction Cycle
Watch an animated video that explains the hamster-wheel of addiction and shows us how to take a S.T.A.N.D.
The Dailies
Four areas in our lives keep us healthy. If we work on them intentionally every day, they serve as a guard against disordered thinking, feeling, and relating.
Gender Vulnerability
Many factors influence the way we related to one another. If you remind me of a beloved uncle, I am likely to be open…
Read MoreRomanticizing Violence
A colleague in our LifeStar Network provides an insight assessment of the recent film, Fifty Shades of Grey. What is at work in our…
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