Category Archives: Science

Is Sex Addiction Real?

Posted on October 29, 2018 by

Check out this great video by NBC Left Field, featuring Floyd Godfrey MAPC, LPC, CSAT. Floyd is the Executive Director of LifeSTAR Mesa Arizona. We always hear about sex addiction when a celebrity gets caught doing something they’re not supposed to. … Continue reading →

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Pornography, Sex, and the Pleasure Systems in the Brain

Posted on August 20, 2018 by

Dopamine.  That’s a word that gets thrown around a lot in recovery circles for pornography /sex addiction.  Why is this tiny endocrinological, neurochemical compound such a big deal? It’s a big deal in recovery because it affects the part of … Continue reading →

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How to Change Your Life in 5 Seconds

Posted on March 9, 2017 by

We are all looking for a simple tool that leads to significant shifts in our behavior. The 5 Second Rule, created by Mel Robbins, is one such tool. If you’re interested in learning how to change your life in 5 seconds, take … Continue reading →

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“Protecting Children from Pornography: How to Equip Parents”- Fresno Seminar for Mental Health Professionals & Students (June 18th)

Posted on June 6, 2016 by

On June 18th, CAMFT (Central San Joaquin Valley Chapter) is hosting a seminar called “Protecting Children from Pornography:How to Equip Parents“. This seminar is presented by Forest Benedict, LMFT, SATP-C, who specializes in sexual addiction treatment and presents often to … Continue reading →

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“Vote for Love, Not Porn” in Today’s Fresno Bee

Posted on June 4, 2016 by

I am grateful to announce that my article called “Vote for Love” is in today’s Fresno Bee (click here to read it online). May it deepen people’s awareness and inspire action. Please help us spread the word! I invite you … Continue reading →

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This is Your Teen’s Brain On Porn

Posted on May 5, 2016 by

At our recent YouthSTAR Parent Night, I shared a clip from this excellent video (below), teaching parents about the impact of pornography on the teenage brain. This short documentary includes some valuable information regarding the neuroscience of pornography addiction (among other … Continue reading →

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The Key to Profound Power, Productivity, & Performance

Posted on February 2, 2016 by

What if the key to profound power, productivity, and performance was our efficiency in  relaxing, resting, and recharging? This concept is both counter-intuitive and counter-cultural. The popular path is laden with distraction. We chase cortisol. We cut sleep. We  burn out. But the … Continue reading →

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The Scary Side of Sugar: The Trick of Treats

Posted on October 27, 2015 by

Halloween is a celebration of sugar. Cloaked in creative costumes, we savor sweets in several settings, whether parading from house to house with kiddos or partying with friends. Somehow these evenings often end with a massive sugar stash or a … Continue reading →

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Dear Mr Duggar: When Sexual Secrets Surface

Posted on August 26, 2015 by

Dear Mr Duggar, My name is Forest and I too was once shackled by sexual addiction. I now work with the walking wounded, coaching them to crawl from the ashes of addiction into the light of new life. Please receive … Continue reading →

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The Neuroscience of Self-Care: Stephen Kuhn Interviews Forest Benedict, SATP-C

Posted on July 26, 2015 by

“What’s the one piece of advice you would give to someone struggling with porn addiction?” This was the question posed by Stephen Kuhn, author of “10 Lies Men Believe About Porn” when he interviewed me awhile back. My answer may … Continue reading →

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