by Jon Worlton, LCSW LifeStar of St. George, UT The creation of and commitment to a written plan of action is a critical component of the recovery process. Early in Phase II we ask each life star participant to take the time to think through activities and behaviors that are important to them, and that…
Putting your plan of action to use
Why your critics aren’t the ones who count
) Brene Brown has taught powerful truths about vulnerability and shame. In this presentation, she takes her message further by specifically addressing how to handle those who might criticize our efforts to create something new. People in recovery, both men and women, often hold back from taking risks to try new behaviors, such as sharing…
Sobriety vs Recovery
13 myths about pornography addiction
by Brannon Patrick LifeStar Lehi 1. Sexual addiction shouldn’t be treated like a real addiction. Compulsive pornography use has all the elements of an addiction. The rate and duration increase over time. People use it to numb out pain or medicate their emotions. It causes disconnection, denial and trauma in relationships. 2. If you’re active…
How pornography destroys your sex life
How porn is destroying modern sex lives: Feminist writer Naomi Wolf has an unsettling explanation for why Britons are having less sex By Naomi Wolf Couples are having 20% less sex than they did just ten years ago Wolf connects this to the rise of pornography Porn poses health problems… It desensitizes those who watch it and…
Protecting Children and Families from Pornography and Harmful Media - Conference in Southern Utah
by Geoff Steurer, MS, LMFT Founder and Director LifeStar of St. George, Utah The Washington Times recently reported that about 80% of children exposed to pornography actually encounter it in their own homes. Some may be frightened by this report, however, I choose to see it as an opportunity to better protect my children.…
Real recovery from pornography and sexual addiction
Geoff Steurer, founding director of LifeStar of St. George, Utah, talks about why recovery needs to be REAL and involve REAL people, REAL answers, and REAL tools.
Heart of the Matter
The Burnout Cure - author interview
In our LifeSTAR program we emphasize self-care for both the men and the women as a way to fight addiction and heal trauma. Physical, emotional, and spiritual self-care are essential to help individuals get grounded and do the hard work of recovery. I’ve been reading a new book by therapist Julie de Azevedo Hanks called…
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