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Stone Gate Resources Home Page
Resources to deal with the problems of sexual addiction, affairs, pornography, and sexual misconduct. Offers counseling, seminars and consulting.
http://www.stonegateresources.org/

Extractions: There is something missing inside each of us. The emptiness is felt most often in our relationships. The emotions we experience not only reflect the depth of pain, but also indicate our real responses to life and to God. Stone Gate Resources offers hope with hard answers to difficult questions. It is a ministry that offers substantial change with what is wrong with our lives without giving shallow spiritual advice. All our resources are directed towards finding God and meaningfully overcoming what is wrong. People are hurting and hearts are broken Marital Conflict Adultery Spiritual Doubt Loss of Hope Pain Fear Betrayal Abandonment When life is falling apart, where do Christian leaders, and even the laity of the church, find the time and opportunity for restoration? In our hectic and programmed lives there seems to be no time, place, or person who can help. Even God seems distant, family and friends disinterested, and the agony is never ending. "I am the
Encouragement For People Who Are Struggling With Sexual Addictions.
Buford, author of Fires of Darkness and former pornography addict shares his insightand encouragement with people who are struggling with sexual addiction.
http://www.firesofdarkness.com/sexual_addiction.htm

Extractions: alert("Please use discretion when allowing children to view this page. There is no obscene or pornographic information on it, or any other page of this site, but pornography addiction is ugly and specific information about the course it can take should be viewed with an adult who can determine whether the page is age appropriate for the child and who can then answer the child's questions. Remember that the largest group of pornography users is boys between the ages of 12 and 17. The average first use for boys is age 11 and for girls, it is age 13. You, the parent, should assist your children in learning the painfully destructive consequences of pornography use, just as you would with drug or alcohol use."); reaching out to pornography addicts and the people who love them
Guilt & Depressed Feelings, Help For Recovery From Sexual Addiction & Resentment
Information about David Doerflers experience in the fields of counseling and specialties in guilt, depressed feelings, sexual addiction, resentment, and codependency.
http://www.sanctuarytexas.org

Extractions: for Premise: Sanctuary is for you when... What is the sanctuary process? A Safe Place for: ... Concentric Journeys Website An Opportunity to identify and resolve personal problems that compromise your professional productivity and the quality of your daily life. A Safe Place to deal with hidden feelings, thoughts and behavior that have begun to overwhelm you. A Person-DAVID DOERFLER to help you face new possibilities when you don't think you can make it anymore; someone to whom you can turn when it feels like there is nothing left to give or receive. A Process to empower you to answer the questions: "What do you do when there is a loss of motivation, a decreased enjoyment, creativity, energy, and purpose in your life and work? How do you reconcile the demands of corporate goals with that gnawing search for personal fulfillment? An Opportunity, a Safe Place, a Person, a Process that includes... Personal assessment, support and therapeutic work, beginning with a confidential "face-to-face" visit by David to build a supportive and trusting relationship.
Sexual Addiction
Worldrenowned treatment center offers specialized programs for alcohol/drug addiction,sexual addiction, depression, trauma, eating disorders, dual diagnoses
http://www.sierratucson.com/treatment/sexual_addiction.html

Extractions: treatment center Sexual addiction or sexual compulsivity is indicated when individuals engage in persistent and escalating patterns of sexual behavior, acting out in spite of negative consequences to self and others. Addictive sexual behaviors may include compulsive masturbation, consistent use of pornography, unsafe sex, multiple affairs, sexual anorexia, multiple or anonymous partners, telephone or cybersex, sexual massage, escorts, or prostitution. Consequences usually develop emotionally and physically, in relationships, and in social, legal, and financial areas of life. Sexual addiction can affect both males and females. The article below may provide some insight about women dealing with sexual addiction. Controlled By Desire Professional Counselor Magazine Judy always felt different. Much like her childhood friends, men would be pleased and amazed by her sexual desires, but they would quickly leave her, physically or emotionally. Judy blamed the men. They simply couldn't handle her unquenchable desires. They couldn't keep up with her. They used her. She also blamed herself. If she just kept trying harder to intrigue and please men sexually, she thought, eventually she would find the right mateone as "sexually mature" as herself. After finding that mate, her fantasy life with her husband soon crumbled into terror at his rage and his physical brutality toward her. Her depression, suicidal plans, and an uncharacteristic lack of sexual desire began to overshadow her life.
Addiction Treatment Center
Auricular and FullBody Acupuncture are also offered to decrease withdrawalsymptoms. Top. sexual addiction. The Program for Sexual
http://www.sierratucson.com/programs_adctions.php

Extractions: Addictions The hallmark of Sierra Tucson 's treatment is its unique ability to look at the whole person and treat patients effectively. Unlike other treatment methods in which a patient is labeled according to a particular diagnostic criterion such as alcohol dependency, Sierra Tucson works with each patient to identify and resolve the unique core issues that underlie presenting problems, as well as address the patient's destructive life behaviors. Alcohol/Chemical Dependency The basis for treatment of alcohol and other chemical dependencies, as well as other disorders, stems from the Sierra Model . This model integrates philosophies and practices from the medical, psychological, therapeutic and self-help communities, and family systems theory. The 12-Step philosophy is foundational to our program. Our ability to address the needs of a broader range of patients is brought about by incorporating psychiatric, medical, and emerging alternative therapies. The result is a powerful treatment experience. Our whole-person approach to treatment looks at all aspects of each individual. The primary group is the central component of the treatment experience. Patients undergo an individualized treatment program, which may include disease and recovery education, relapse prevention, 12-Step meetings, adventure and equine-assisted therapies, and grief and spirituality sessions. Specialty groups focus on specific areas of concern, such as eating disorders, compulsive behaviors, nicotine cessation, cocaine and heroin addiction, depression, and anxiety disorders.
Sexual Addiction FAQ
sexual addiction FAQ. If you see yourself in anything close to half of these questions,there is a good chance you are suffering from sexual addiction.
http://www.christians-in-recovery.com/resources/faq/sexadd.html

Extractions: Click for Menu Options Search This Site Site Map Members Only Area Membership Information Try Us Out for Free! Thought for the Day Recovery FAQ's Where to Start Recovery 12 Step Info and Studies Resources and Tools Books for Recovery Software and Freeware Gift Catalog Free Offers! Bibles! Answers to Hard Questions What is Christianity? IRCs, Chat and Email Groups Prayer and Inspiration Humor, Music and Art Contact Us Renew Your CIR Membership Membership Search Feedback Report Dead Links ... Site Map "My clients often ask me how they can tell if their thoughts and activities are addictive as they move along in the process of recovery and no longer find themselves pulled to the clearly addictive use of sexual energy. The answer that makes intuitive sense to me is to check whether thoughts or actions are narrowing down and constricting your experience of life or are opening up and enhancing it. Addiction searches for the most immediate pleasure and prevention of pain. This is quite different from a life that is expansive - open to the pain of grief, the despair of healing from loneliness and the enriching joy of living life fully." Bill V. 3.5 RELASPE PLAN I was introduced to the idea of a relaspe plan in Patrick Carnes' Contrary_to_Love. At first the concept seemed self-defeating. With more time in and a greater appreciation that the disease is "cunning, baffling powerful and patient" I realized the wisdom. It is "Plan B" and Reply-To: winnie@spectra.net NNTP-Posting-Host: pm152.spectra.net X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99d/16.182 ARAS FAQ Draft v.0.9 "This FAQ is dedicated to the addict who still suffers." LAST MODIFIED 11/17/95 KEY: (-) Still requires writing or editing (*) Revised since last posting (+) New since last posting 5.0 ARAS alt.recovery.sexual.addiction 5.1 ANONYMITY 5.2 ADDITIONS/CHANGES/ERRORS 5.3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS (-) 5.0 ARAS alt.recovery.addiction.sexual Welcome! We're glad you're here. We hope you find here the friendship we have been privleged to enjoy. We are a composite; there are members of SAA, SCA, SLAA, etc.; people who choose something other than 12 step recovery; and, people entirely new to the idea of recovery from sexual addiction. The idea is that it is a "we" program. I spoke with a representative of SAA's NSO about help with a FAQ for ARAS.
Del Amo Hospital - Torrance CA 90505
Treatment for sexual addiction and sexual offending behavior.
http://www.delamohospital.com
AFA Issues: Pornography - Sexual Addiction Resources
Pornography. sexual addiction. Articles. Seminar topics include understanding moralfailure, understanding sexual addiction, surviving the Internet/cybersex.
http://www.afa.net/pornography/addiction.asp

Extractions: Fairview, a stately northern Kentucky home built in 1860, sits high on a hill surrounded by 44 acres of beautiful bluegrass countryside. During the Civil War, several families sought refuge at Fairview while husbands and fathers were off scouring the hills for rebel raiding parties. Nearly 140 years later, Fairview still serves as a safe haven for the people within its walls, for today Fairview houses Pure Life Ministries (PLM), the temporary home of some 30 men who are struggling to overcome addictions to pornography and sexual sin.
Females And Sex Addiction Myths And Diagnostic Implications
Six myths concerning women and sexual addiction are offered as an explanation of why female sexual addiction does not receive as much attention as male addiction. PDF Format
http://www.sexualwholeness.com/isw/resources/7093/Farree2001.pdf
Sexual Addiction
sexual addiction Type Process Addiction; Paraphilia Abnormal Sexual arousalto objects or situations; Interferes with capacity for reciprocal affection.
http://www.fpnotebook.com/PSY43.htm

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Good News For Sexual Addiction
A Christianbased resource for people of all sexual orientations seeking help or recovery from sexual addiction. Branches are located in Georgia, Tennessee, and Mexico.
http://www.negia.net/~kma/goodnews.htm

Extractions: var test=0; document.write(""); GOOD NEWS FOR SEXUAL ADDICTION A Christian Resource of help for the Sexually Addicted in Georgia, Chattanooga TN, and Other Areas (and soon the Worldsee Links) Are you a Christian minister in need of Restoration? Pecados sexuales? Send confidential reply to: kma@negia.net WHO ARE WE? We are a Christian Group of former sex addicts (homosexuals, heterosexuals, bisexuals, lesbians, adulterers, fornicators, masturbators, sex offenders, porn addicts, cybersex addicts, and all sexually immoral) who have come to terms with our brokenness and our inability to change through our own methods; but, only through the great power of The Father, The Son (Jesus Christ) and The Holy Spirit, is change made possible in our lives. We are committed to the Lord Jesus Christ and stand firmly on the belief that He loves all sinners, and that by His Blood that was sacrificed on the Cross at Calvary, our sins were paid for in full. Through allowing the Lord Jesus Christ to come into our hearts and trusting in Him as our Savior, He will always be with us through all trials and tribulations by providing us a way out. It is through God's only Son, Jesus Christ, we are all saved THE GOOD NEWS 1 CORINTHIANS 6: Verses 9-11 Do you know that the wicked will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the Kingdom of God. And that is what some of you were.
Family.org Hot Topics Sex Addiction
First in a fivepart series talking to men about sexual addiction. Search formore articles on sexual addiction on Focus on the Family's Web sites.
http://www.family.org/topics/a0018141.cfm
Sexual Addiction
TOP, Recovery from sexual addiction an interview with Mark Laaser Mark Laaser, authorof Faithful True Sexual Integrity in a Fallen World, has been a friend
http://www.nacronline.com/dox/library/sexaddic.shtml

Extractions: STEPS: I'd like to start by talking about some of the common myths and misunderstandings about sexual addiction. First of all, there have been quite a few stories in the news recently about sexual offenders. In several conversations about those news reports I have been struck by the fact that people in the Christian community are often unable to distinguish between sexual offenders and sexual addicts. Mark: It's a common misunderstanding. But only a very small percentage of sexual addicts become sexual offenders. The cases that make the newspapers are, however, the most perverse cases and therefore have an exaggerated effect on people's perception of the problem of sexual addiction. But offenders are only 1 percent or less of the people who struggle with sexual addiction. It's important to remember than a sexual offender is a person who has used physical force to gain sexual access or who has used some kind of emotional or even spiritual force to gain control over a person physically, emotionally or spiritually in order to gain sexual access. That improper use of force or authority is what, in my mind, puts a person in the category of sexual offender. For example, a pastor who uses the authority of his role to gain sexual access to people who respect that authority - that's what we mean by sexual offender.
Friends And Family Of Sex Addicts
A recoverybased support group for those affected by a loved one's sexual addiction with links to on-line meetings and to various posting forums.
http://www.ciaracat.net/hope.htm

Extractions: In order to join this group just e-mail chatsworthcosa@yahoo.com. You will need to include a brief message indicating why you would like to join. This is a standard request to ensure the safety and privacy for our members. Your email request will go to the forum host. The host will then provide you with a password for the privacy of the group to join the online forum and online meetings. Both meetings and forum need a password to log online. Instructions will be provided if you should need them. If you are in the wrong area, the host will send you an email of other resources, you may be able to use and also to direct you elsewhere for help if we can point you in the right direction. The Twelve Steps provide the tools for caring for yourself. It is recovery focused, offers hope and support for those who wish to have what recovery offers. It is a simple program. The Twelve Steps provide a tool-box to help you to learn to take care of yourself. It is based on self-care, support and sharing your problem.
Women And Sexual Addiction
Women and sexual addiction. Marnie Ferree. While most people tend to assume thatsexual addiction is a problem only for men, the evidence suggests the contrary.
http://www.nacronline.com/dox/library/marnie.shtml

Extractions: So what is the solution? Sexual addiction is a multifaceted disease, and it requires a multifaceted solution. There is a physiological aspect to the problem. We know that there is a neurochemical component to sex addiction. The neurochemical changes that happen in your brain when you engage in sexual activity are closely related to the changes that take place in your brain when you take crack cocaine. So there is a physiological, biological base to this addiction. There is also an emotional component to this addiction. The shame that the addicted person feels is overwhelming. There is a mental component. There is a relationship component. And there is a spiritual component. All these components need to be addressed if the addicted person is to experience healing. Characteristics of Addiction
Addictions To Pornography Can Be Overcome!
A Christian ministry for pornography addicts and the people who love them. Includes discussion lists and resources on sexual addiction.
http://www.firesofdarkness.com/
Sexual Addiction
Consumer Newsletters sexual addiction, sexual addiction Friday'sProgress Notes May 29, 1998 Mental Health Information - Vol.
http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/newsletter/FPN_2_23.html
Sexual Addiction
Practitioner Friday's Progress Notes sexual addiction, sexual addictionFriday's Progress Notes May 29, 1998 Mental Health Information - Vol.
http://www.athealth.com/Practitioner/newsletter/fpn_2_23.html
Psych Central - What Is Sexual Addiction?
sexual addiction is best described as a progressive intimacy disorder characterizedby compulsive sexual thoughts and acts. What Is sexual addiction?
http://psychcentral.com/library/sexaddict_intro.htm

Extractions: Sexual addiction is best described as a progressive intimacy disorder characterized by compulsive sexual thoughts and acts. Like all addictions, its negative impact on the addict and on family members increases as the disorder progresses. Over time, the addict usually has to intensify the addictive behavior to achieve the same results. For some sex addicts, behavior does not progress beyond compulsive masturbation or the extensive use of pornography or phone or computer sex services. For others, addiction can involve illegal activities such as exhibitionism, voyeurism, obscene phone calls, child molestation or rape. Sex addicts do not necessarily become sex offenders. Moreover, not all sex offenders are sex addicts. Roughly 55 percent of convicted sex offenders can be considered sex addicts. About 71 percent of child molesters are sex addicts. For many, their problems are so severe that imprisonment is the only way to ensure society's safety against them. Society has accepted that sex offenders act not for sexual gratification, but rather out of a disturbed need for power, dominance, control or revenge, or a perverted expression of anger. More recently, however, an awareness of brain changes and brain reward associated with sexual behavior has led us to understand that there are also powerful sexual drives that motivate sex offenses.
Books On Sex, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexual Addiction
Out of the Shadows Understanding sexual addiction offers an introductionto and an exploration of the profile,. Out of the Shadows
http://www.healthyplace.com/Mall/books/sex.htm

Extractions: Sex/Sexuality Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction offers an introduction to and an exploration of the profile, behaviors and motivations of the sex addict. Whether the addiction is to porngraphy and its many incarnations or actual, physical sex, this book provides a very insightful look at the secrecy, deception and compulsion that the addict will use to advance and hide his behaviors. Buy Book Comment on the Book An Affair of the Mind: One Woman's Courageous Battle to Salvage Her Family from the Devastation of Pornography It began with an R-rated movie and turned into far more than mere fascination with "adult" magazines. Though the changes were subtle at first, right before her eyes, Laurie Hall watched her husband become a complete stranger. Opening her heart and baring her soul, she reveals porn's subversive side, comforting women in similar situations with encouragement, a plan of action. At Home With Pornography: Women, Sex, and Everyday Life

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