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…
Rebuilding Trust After Sexual Betrayal
by Geoff Steurer, MS, LMFT Founder and Director LifeStar of St. George, UT I regularly meet with men who tell me they have given up pornography and sexual acting for good and have no intentions of going back. They share how they’ve moved from darkness to light. They talk about the mighty change in their…
Perfectionism in families
Geoff Steurer, director of LifeSTAR of St. George, UT, a three-phase pornography addiction treatment program for individuals and couples, discusses the impact of perfectionism on individuals and the formation of addictions. This clip is from the forthcoming documentary, Shamed.
Book Review: The Porn Trap by Wendy and Larry Maltz
By Mark Chamberlain, PhD Clinical Director, ARCH Counseling Back in the 1980s, Wendy Maltz and her husband and fellow therapist, Larry, were not that concerned about pornography. Like most in the field, they thought it was essentially harmless. The use of porn was even promoted at professional trainings as a way to help couples reinvigorate…
Falling Back in Love with Your Spouse
Couples who have experienced sexual betrayal often reach a point where they wonder if they can ever feel love again for their spouse. Many go through the necessary steps of healing, forgiveness, acceptance, and other recovery steps, but both feel like their love isn’t what it used to be. Infidelity expert Dave Carder shares some…
Sex as an Addiction Officially Recognized by American Society of Addiction Medicine
For years, the idea that sex could be addictive was scoffed at by medical professionals, therapists, and others. Many believed that it was simply an excuse for bad behavior and weak morals. However, anyone who has ever worked with individuals who struggle with sexually compulsive behaviors can testify that the pull and power of these…
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…
Church Leader Speaks Out on Addiction
Elder M. Russell Ballard, an apostle in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, opens up about his own family’s struggles with addictions and how change is possible. Watch the interview HERE
Article on Sex Addiction in Boston Globe
Those facing sex addiction get help Boston Globe - Boston, Mass. Author: Bella English Date: Feb 16, 2010 Men and women crowd into a basement room, sharing sofas or pulling chairs around. Some pour soda and munch on cookies and chips. The meeting is called to order. “My name is Jeff, and I’m a…
Matt’s Story - Pornography is just as bad as drugs
The folks over at Fight the New Drug are doing some amazing work to educate the world about the harms of pornography. Check this well produced video of Matt telling his story about how fighting pornography is just like trying to fight drugs. Thanks for sharing your story, Matt. You’re a fighter.