The Importance of Apology Steven Stosny It goes without saying that the most important elements of apology are sincerity and follow-through, i.e., feel what you say and “walk the walk,” not just “talk the talk.” Research indicates that satisfying apologies are quite different for different people. An acceptable apology for you might not work for…
Healing Shame
Jeff Ford of LifeStar of St. George, UT explains how to manage shame in recovery from pornography and sexual addiction.
What is Pornography?
What is Pornography… As a therapist that specializes in pornography addiction I am constantly asked the question “what is pornography?” Many people would think that the answer is really simple, however, after working with couples that are battling pornography addiction the answer can sometimes be complicated. The dictionary defines pornography as “creative activity (writing or…
A New Years Resolution Reality Check
By Geoff Steurer, MS, LMFT Executive Director – LifeSTAR of St. George, UT This is the time of year when most of us are going to be on our best behavior. We have a new calendar and, therefore, a clean slate to live the kind of life we wanted to live all of last…
Being open
Steven and Rhyl Croshaw share why it’s important to be open and compassionate while addressing the issues of pornography and sexual addiction.
Does Your Marriage Need a Boost?
We are starting our first-ever Marriage Recovery workshop for couples who want to do more focused work to strengthen their marriage in the recovery process. This is more than just an informational workshop. We will work with couples to help them practice skills and discuss what they’re learning with…
Rediscovering your partner in couples recovery
Couples in recovery are literally “recovering” or “re-discovering” what was lost in their relationship with one another. Part of that discovery is learning more about the person you’re married to. We talk about addicts and partners discovering their true selves in recovery, so it’s critical to make sure that new information is passed over to…
Should I ask my daughter’s fiance if he looks at pornography?
I often speak with parents of young adults about their concerns with their children marrying someone who might have a pornography problem. Many of these parents, especially fathers, wonder if it’s their right to do some investigating to see if their child is dating someone who struggles with pornography. I can certainly understand their concern,…
Why Pornography Shatters Relationships
Jill Manning, PhD, explains some of the dynamics that women experience when they learn of their partner’s pornography use. Visit Out in the Light for more webisodes, articles, and other resources.