Shedding Light on Pornography Addiction by Lisa Larson The St. George Spectrum November 13, 2013 It’s a vice that was once limited to back alleys, adult stores and shady parts of town; an addiction that required a little bit of effort to pursue. Now it’s available no matter where you are, regardless of your…
Fighting Against Pornography- Part 1
The Broken Windows theory, developed more than 30 years ago, holds that police can stop higher levels of crime by giving more attention to the smaller crimes, such as breaking windows. By emphasizing law and order and a different level of community expectations, crime rates overall can be lowered. A lot of police and social…
Fighting Against Pornography- Part 2
Editor’s note: The following story deals with sexually-themed subject matter that will not be appropriate for some readers. Discretion is advised. This is part two in a four-part series. Read part one: “Ubiquitous assailant: The dangerous unasked questions surrounding pornography“. Read part 3: “Why laws to fight pornography aren’t being used.” Read part four: “How couples break the…
Fighting Against Pornography- Part 3
Editor’s note: The following story deals with sexually-themed subject matter that will not be appropriate for some readers. Discretion is advised. This is part three in a four-part series. Read part one: “Ubiquitous assailant: The dangerous unasked questions surrounding pornography.” Read part two: “Second-hand porn: the spreading circle of damage.” Read part four: “How couples break…
Fighting Against Pornography Part 4
SALT LAKE CITY — With an eye toward both preventing and recovering from the devastating impacts of pornography, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has launched a new website that is based on what one therapist calls “the enabling power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.” The website is titled “Overcoming Pornography Through the…
Tips for Parents: Safeguarding Your Children Online
Parents are concerned today about how to protect their children from pornography and harmful materials. The National Coalition for the Protection of Children and Families released some helpful tips for parents to safeguard their children and families: Get comfortable- Practice talking about pornography and sex with your spouse- get out the giggles and prepare for questions…
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Helping Children with their Emotions
In our work with families in recovery, parents often ask how they can help prevent their children from becoming addicts. One important piece of addiction prevention is helping children learn to manage their emotions. Deanna Gallagher, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and LifeSTAR therapist, offers parents some tips on how to help children manage their…
Discussing Pornography with Your Future Son-in-Law
Discussing Pornography with Your Future Son-in-Law By Geoff Steurer, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Director, LifeSTAR of St. George, UT I clearly remember the lunch appointment with my then future father-in-law to ask for his daughter’s hand in marriage. I was a bundle of nerves, but I loved his daughter more than I was afraid…
Protecting Children and Families from Pornography Conference - May 7, 2011 - Salt Lake City
The Utah Coalition Against Pornography presents their annual conference to help individuals, couples, and families protect themselves against pornography. This is one that you won’t want to miss. The lineup features our very own Jeff Ford, who will present his popular workshop “Creating a Safe Place to Talk About Dangerous Things.” Come learn how to…