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…
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…
Letting go of what is not ours
by Jill Call, MS, LMFT LifeStar of St. George, Utah It’s been said that worry is like a rocking chair, it will give you something to do but doesn’t get you anywhere. Worrying, obsessing and controlling are illusions. They’re just tricks that we play on ourselves. We trick ourselves into thinking that by worrying, obsessing,…
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…
A Guide For The Young Women Who Are Dating: Pornography Addiction is SERIOUS!
by Jacy (Pornography addiction is sexual addiction. Sexual addiction is pornography addiction. Don’t let the words scare you off or make you think it doesn’t apply to you. It’s all the same and as such, I refer to both in this guide.) 1) DO NOT TURN A BLIND EYE Sometimes ignorance can be momentarily blissful.…
Recovery myths dispelled
Myths Dispelled by Shay awiferedeemed.blogspot.com On January 2, 2013, a four hour conversation with my husband changed my life forever. I knew within the first 10 minutes that our marriage hung by a thread and whether or not we made it, was primarily up to him. That was the night that it became clear that…
Protecting Children and Families from Pornography
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…
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.
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