I need to work on the formatting but I wanted to just get the information down - here are some websites, books, and groups that might be useful. It is only the tip of the iceberg but will get you started on your journey. Most of these resources are from an LDS perspective but even if you are not LDS you could find applicable principles and guidance.
WEBSITES
WEBSITES
This is the official LDS Church
website dedicated to helping individuals and families utilize the Atonement to
overcome the sweeping effects of pornography. Resources for individuals,
families, and leaders.
Offers resources for loved ones and
female addicts. Offers an anonymous support forum for loved ones.
Provides hope, education, and
resources related to pornography and sexual addiction recovery.
A list
of blogs of addicts and of loved ones who are recovered or on the path to
recovery.
Offers information about the emerging
science behind pornography addiction, statistics, and the harm of pornography.
BOOKS
● He Restoreth My Soul by Donald L. Hilton
Relying
on the latest research on addiction, and merging this knowledge with spiritual
aspects of repentance and recovery, the author provides understanding and hope
to those who seek healing and restoration of both body and spirit, which are
the "soul of man."
●
Understanding
Pornography and Sexual Addiction: A Resource for LDS Parents and Leaders
This
manual contains reliable information about pornography and sexual addiction,
including answers to frequently asked questions about what is necessary to
support recovery for those addicted- and their afflicted loved ones.
·
What
Can I Do About Me? by Rhyll Croshaw
Written
by the spouse of a pornography addict, the book shines light on the darkness of
pornography and sexual addiction, the trauma felt by loved ones, and the hope
that recovery and peace are possible.
·
From Heartache to Healing by Colleen C. and Phillip A. Harrison
Shares
the principles and insights that helped this couple find the Savior's grace and
guidance to face and survive the heartache of sexual addiction. Colleen shares
inspiring wisdom from a wife's perspective; Phil's shares his testimony as a
man who has been clean from sexual addiction for over ten years.
● Healing Through Christ 12-Step Manual for Loved Ones
http://www.healingthroughchrist.org/ has created a comprehensive 12-step
book based on LDS principles for family members affected by a loved one’s
addiciton. It is available for free on their website.
● Sitting in a Rowboat Throwing Marbles at A Battleship by Andrew Pippanne
Written by a pornography addict in
complete recovery, this author shares his LDS perspective to help others
understand and overcome their own pornography addiction. The book is available
for download for free from his website: http://rowboatandmarbles.org/
SUPPORT GROUPS,
COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS, AND TREATMENT PROGRAMS
● LDS PASG Group (addictionrecovery.lds.org)
Offers both in-person and telephone
12 Step Meetings specific to Pornography Addiction for both addicts and loved
ones. Local groups are for men only addicts and separate classes for loved ones
(women only). Women addicts can access phone meetings
○ Local Meetings:
■ You can search by zipcode for
meetings your area
○ Phone Meetings for Women Addicts:
■ Thursdays 7:00pm local time, call
1-855-537-4000 and use access code: 993-936-696
● SA - Sexaholics Anonymous (www.SA.org)
12-Step Group for both men and women
who have a sexual addiction. Age 18+ only. Also offers phone groups,
conferences, and workshops. Not for loved ones (see S-Anon for loved ones
information).
○ Search on their website for local
meeting information.
● SAA - Sex Addicts Anonymous (www.SAA-recovery.org)
12-Step Group for men and women who
have a sexual addiction. Not for loved ones.
○ Search online for local meeting
information.
The
S-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of the relatives and friends of sexually
addicted people who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve
their common problems. Our program of recovery is adapted from Alcoholics
Anonymous and is based on the Twelve Steps and the Twelve Traditions. It is
free and non-denominational.
○
Search online for local meeting
information.
● Lifestar (www.lifestarnetwork.com)
Offers an intensive outpatient group
therapy using a three phase treatment program for addicts, loved ones, and
teens. San Diego office contact information: John J. Boyle (MA, MFT) &
Rebecca Jorgensen (PhD) (714) 869-4682
● Addo Recovery (addorecovery.com)
Offers online counseling via video
conferencing as well as group 12 step meetings with counselors specialized in
pornography addiction and betrayal trauma. Offers a free 6 class program for
loved ones of pornography addicts, as well as paid services for individual
counseling for both addicts and loved ones, group counseling, and couples
counseling.
● Addiction Hope and Recovery (addictionhopeandrecovery.com)
Offers paid online counseling via
video conferencing for men, women, and teens from qualified addiction
therapists.
● LDS Family Services
Provides short-term counseling. Contact your bishop or local
office for more information.
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