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Category Archives: FAQs about pornography addiction and recovery
Understanding the Addiction Cycle and its Impact
There have been several posts as of late that discuss the addiction cycle (either directly or indirectly). Everyone describes it a little differently, but perhaps reading various posts can help you think through what patterns you see in your own … Continue reading
Overcoming Pornography — New LDS Church website
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has updated its website to support and educate on the topic of pornography/sexual addiction. The site, Overcoming Pornography, has several different sections — one to help individuals struggling with addiction; one to help family … Continue reading
Donald Hilton at BYU Pornography/Sexual Addiction Conference
Dr. Donald Hilton, neurosurgeon who has done extensive writing and presenting on the brain disease facet of addiction, recently presented at a Social Work conference on the topic of pornography/sexual addiction. Following is the video of his entire presentation. Dr. … Continue reading
Safeguarding Children and Teens from Pornography (+ SA Lifeline retreat info)
Steven and Rhyll Crowshaw of SA Lifeline share thoughts on safeguarding children and teens from pornography. This is the first video in a series of several on SA Lifeline’s YouTube channel. p.s. If you live along the Wasatch Front, and … Continue reading
Information for Parents about Pornography
In 2011, the S.A. Lifeline Foundation put out a manual for LDS Leaders and Parents called ”Understanding Pornography and Sexual Addiction,” (click on the link for a free PDF version of this manual). This is an excellent resource for leaders and parents. … Continue reading
We Need to Talk…
Want a really brief (and cool) rundown on the harmful effects of pornography and its addictive nature? Here’s a great one from Fight the New Drug.org.
Brené Brown: Listening to shame
The LDS Hope and Recovery group (a professional website) recently shared this Brené Brown video on their website. Shame is something that can often hinder healing and recovery from pornography compulsions/addictions (and codependency for loved ones of those struggling with … Continue reading