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Tag Archives: attachment
The Four Pillars of Recovery from Sexual Addiction – Attachment
In this article, we’ll take a look at the first of the four pillars of recovery from sexual addiction which focuses on Attachment. Continue reading →
Posted in Four Pillars of Recovery, Sexual Addiction
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Tagged addiction, attachment, honesty, pillars of recovery, pornography, recovery, relationships, sexual addiction, treatment, trust
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Connected Sex: A Paradigm Shift for the Sexually Addicted
Sex is on my mind a lot these days. The reason for this is I’m preparing to teach a Human Sexuality class at Fresno State this weekend. I look forward to my time with future therapists, as we explore how sex … Continue reading →
Posted in Addiction, Attachment, Sexual Addiction
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Tagged attachment, intimacy, sex, sexual addiction
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Dear Porn: A Father’s Letter
*This letter was originally posted on Protect Young Minds for Father’s Day of 2015. Please share this powerful piece with all fathers as we prepare to celebrate our essential role in the lives of our children. Happy Father’s Day! Dear … Continue reading →
Posted in Addiction, Anti-Porn Movement, Attachment, Children, Inspiration, Parents, Recovery, Sexual Addiction, Shame
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Tagged addiction, attachment, children, connection, Dear Porn, Father's Day, forest benedict, LifeSTAR, parents, pornography, recovery, sexual addiction, teenagers
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The Pursuit of Addiction is the Path of Distrust
It is becoming clearer to me that the pursuit of addiction is the path of distrust. In moments of stress or distress, any numbing or self-destructive response is rooted in the belief that “I am unsafe and do not trust … Continue reading →
Posted in Addiction, Attachment, Recovery, Sexual Addiction
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Tagged addiction, attachment, connection, recovery, trust
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From Addiction to Connection: Radio Interview with “Carol the Coach” & Forest Benedict, LMFT, SATP-C
Last night I had the privilege of being interviewed on live radio by “Carol the Coach“. Carol Juergensen Sheets LCSW, PCC, CSAT is a psychotherapist who hosts the informative show called “Sexual Addiction: Strength/Hope/Recovery“. Carol invited me to join her … Continue reading →
Posted in Addiction, Attachment, Partner of Sexual Addict, Recovery, Self-Compassion, Sexual Addiction, Shame, trauma
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Tagged accountability, addiction, attachment, carol the coach, connection, interview, radio, recovery
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My Path Out of Porn Addiction: A Therapist’s Journey
When I recently wrote about my promotion to Clinical Director and the career journey that led me to this work I love to do, I omitted a significant piece of my history. We all have a back-story. It is ours … Continue reading →
Posted in Addiction, Anti-Porn Movement, Change, Parents, Recovery, Self-Compassion, Sexual Addiction, Shame
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Tagged accountability, addict, addiction, attachment, change, hope, inspiration, recovery
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Dear Porn-Addicted Parent
Have you read An Open Letter to My Porn-Watching Dad? Written by his daughter, these brutally honest words serve as a shocking reminder that pornography addiction affects more than just the consumer. For those living in pursuit of the “lie … Continue reading →
“From Under the Rock” by Forest Benedict, M.A., SATP-C, LifeSTAR of the Central Valley
“Taking some of these measures was like killing off part of me, they were so much against my natural inclinations.” (Sexaholics Anonymous, 2001, p. 167) The true story of Aron Ralston’s near-death experience in a canyoneering accident was vividly portrayed … Continue reading →
Posted in Addiction, Attachment, Change, Food Addiction, Recovery, Sexual Addiction
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Tagged addict, addiction, attachment, inspiration, motivation, movie, pain, recovery, sex addiction, sexual addiction
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Dealing with “Demons”: Healing from a Shame-Based Identity
Do you ever feel like there is a horrific “beast” inside of you? Have you thought that something is deeply wrong inside, experiencing disconnection from those around you? Do you maintain a beautiful exterior life while “demons” of shame haunt … Continue reading →
Posted in Addiction, Attachment, Change, Recovery, Self-Compassion, Sexual Addiction, Shame
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Tagged addiction, attachment, connection, demons, recovery, self-compassion, shame
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LifeSTAR Announcement: New Advanced Sexual Addiction Recovery Therapy Group (Starting Soon)
Recovery is a process that lasts a lifetime. Those in long-term recovery, including program graduates, are equipped with many tools to maintain their healing but can have various life experiences that challenge their ability to maintain progress. Also, while increased … Continue reading →
Posted in Addiction, Attachment, Change, Recovery, Self-care, Sexual Addiction
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Tagged accountability, attachment, connection, group, healing, pornography, recovery, sexual addiction
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