Our culture is saturated with porn. Most of us have either suffered from addiction to porn or know someone who does (even if we aren't aware of it). Pornography is a gripping addiction, and it takes its toll on relationships, but there is hope!
Resources for Pornography Addiction
We wanted to provide you with a list of concrete resources for help, in addition to prayer and the Sacraments.
Books
First up are books for both the addicted and those they love.
Understanding Sexual Addiction
Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction by Dr. Patrick Carnes
Your Brain on Porn: Internet Pornography and the Emerging Science of Addiction by Dr. Patrick Carnes
The Pornography Trap by Ralph H. Earle, Jr. and Mark R. Laaser
Wired for Intimacy: How Pornography Hijacks the Male Brain by William M. Struthers
The Porn Myth: Exposing the Reality Behind the Fantasy of Pornography by Matt Fradd
Delivered: True Stories of Men and Women Who Turned from Porn to Purity by Matt Fradd
For the Partner
Boundaries: When To Say Yes, How To Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend
Real Hope, True Freedom by Milton Magness and Marsha Means
Facing Heartbreak: Steps to Recovery for Partners of Sex Addicts by Stefanie Carnes (workbook)
What Can I Do About Me? Healing from the Trauma of My Husband’s Pornography and Sexual Addiction by Rhyll Anne Croshaw
Moving Beyond Betrayal: The 5-Step Boundary Solution for Partners of Sex Addicts by Vicki Tidwell Palmer
Intimate Deception: Healing the Wounds of Sexual Betrayal by Dr. Sheri Keffer
Mending a Shattered Heart: A Guide for Partners of Sex Addicts by Stefanie Carnes
Your Sexually Addicted Spouse by Barbara Steffens and Marsha Means
Shattered Vows by Debra Laaser
Intimate Treason: Healing the Trauma for Partners Confronting Sex Addiction by Claudia Black
For the Addict
Facing the Shadow: Starting Sexual & Relationship Recovery by Dr. Patrick Carnes (workbook)
Contrary to Love: Helping the Sex Addict by Dr. Patrick Carnes
In the Shadows of the Net by Dr. Patrick Carnes
Healing the Wounds of Sexual Addiction by Mark R. Laaser
Clean: A Proven Plan for Men Committed to Sexual Integrity by Dr. Doug Weiss
For the Couple
Intimacy: A 100-Day Guide to Lasting Relationships by Dr. Doug Weiss
The Couples Guide to Intimacy by Bill and Ginger Bercaw
Restored: True Stories of Love and Lust After Porn by Matt Fradd
For Children
Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today’s Young Kids by Kristen A. Jenson
Counseling/Therapy
Here are some resources for professional counseling and therapy. Some are location-specific, but some offer telehealth.
Ken Adams and Associate (CSATs)
- 26862 Woodward, Suite 102 Royal Oak, MI
- (248) 398-0740
- www.sexualhealth-addiction.com
Hope Ray Therapy (LPC, CSAT, CHFP, disclosure specialist)
- Local Intensives
- (586) 307-6107
Elizabeth Jackson, MA, LLP, CSAT
- Novi and Ann Arbor
- (734) 656-8191
- www.restoredhopecounselingservices.com
John Becker (CSAT , Marriage & Family)
- Plymouth Rd. Ste. 150 Plymouth, MI 48170
- (734) 233-7678
Grace Counseling Center (Tim Hogan and Randy Clark-CSAT)
- 20801 Moross Rd. Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
- (313) 343-9000
- www.growinghealthypassion.com
Dr. Doug Weiss
- Intensives and phone groups
- Heart to Heart Counseling Center, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
- (719) 278-3788
- www.drdougweiss.com
Bethesda Workshops (intensives and healing workshops)
- 1035 Acorn Dr. Nashville, TN 37210
- (615) 467-5612
- info@bethesdaworkshops.org
Dr. Milton Magness
- Sexual Addiction Intensives
- https://www.hopeandfreedom.com
Professionals Trained in Sexual Betrayal, Compulsive Sexual Behaviors, and Partner Trauma
The Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists (APSATS)
International Association of Certified Sexual Addiction Specialists (IACSAS)
Christian Sex Addiction Specialists International (C-SASI)
Recovery Groups
My House Men’s Sexual Integrity Group
- (734) 453-0326, ext. 308
- myhouse@olgcparish.net
My House Women’s Group
- (734) 453-0326, ext. 308
- myhousewomensgroup@gmail.com
Men of St. Michael (St. Thomas the Apostle, Ann Arbor)
- (734)-644-8978
- menofstmichaelsta2@gmail.com
My House Women’s Group (Christ the King, Ann Arbor)
- (734) 516-6896
- ekbladmom9@gmail.com
SANON
- (586) 997-7518
Websites
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Amy E. Ekblad has been married to Jesse for 25 years, is a homeschooling mother of 14 children on earth, 15 babies in Heaven, and grandmother of two. She is fueled by Jesus and coffee, in that order.
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