When a partner has a problem with porn being in the relationship, they are sometimes labeled as jealous, controlling, or uptight. Porn not only…
When Producers of Porn Are Smarter Than You
Addiction
When a person uses pornography on the internet, they are giving producers of porn access to information that undermine the user’s freedom. Producers access…
A New Year, A Fresh Start
Addiction
The new year holds the promise of a fresh start. The change of the calendar invites reflection on other changes one would like to…
LifeSTAR Sacramento December Newsletter: A Season of Love and Friendships
Addiction
Healthy Relationships in an Unhealthy Hyper-Sexualized Culture The holiday season is a time our hearts turn to the relationships in our lives. Family and friends…
Resources for Recovery Success This Holiday Season
Addiction
The holidays can be a triggering season for both addicts and partners. As we enter into a significant series of holidays, here are…
Finding Peace from Sexual Addiction: Free Trauma Webinar This Friday
Addiction, Treatment
A key part of recovery from sexual addiction is healing from attachment wounds. These wounds could include Loss, Rejection, Neglect, Abandonment, Betrayal, and Abuse. If…
Need Recovery Inspiration?
Addiction
Let’s face it, recovery is HARD! To maintain momentum, we will need continual reminders why we started and why we need to do the…
Re-Imagining Sex in Recovery: Two Relevant Resources
Addiction
Today I am excited to share with you two excellent resources related to sexual addiction recovery and sexual health. First, I want to share with…
Female Fantasy Addiction: 8 Steps for Finding Freedom
Addiction
This week I have the privilege of sharing a blog article written by women’s addiction recovery coach and best-selling author Lacy Bentley. In the recent…
Stress: Vulnerability to Addiction
Uncategorized
In this article published in the Annals of the New York Academy of Science, Rajita Sinha of Yale University takes a deep dive into…
Chronic Stress and Addiction
Uncategorized
Dr. Shahram Heshmat addressed the relationship between stress and addiction. High stress coupled with poor coping skills contributes to the onset of addiction and…
Ground-Breaking News: Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder Classified in the ICD-11
Addiction, Treatment
For years there was an ongoing debate about the legitimacy of sex addiction. For those of us in the field working with those devastated by this…
