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Monday, November 29th, 2021

Why I’m Grateful to be an Addict

By Scott Brassart When I first entered recovery in the summer of 2000, I remember hearing people introduce themselves in 12-step meetings with statements like, “Hi, I’m Joe. I’m...
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Friday, November 26th, 2021

Pornography and Your Arousal Template

Robert Weiss PhD, LCSW, CSAT Josh, married to Ashley for 12 years, started using porn in his teens. He enjoys it as a sexual outlet, has never kept his...
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Monday, November 22nd, 2021

Gratitude as a Tool of Recovery and Healing

Scott Brassart “Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of gratitude.” — from Winnie the Pooh, by A.A....
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Friday, November 19th, 2021

Why Do You Struggle with Pornography?

Robert Weiss PhD, LCSW, CSAT One of the first questions most porn addicts ask is: Why am I so thoroughly hooked on porn? In terms of quitting, the answer...
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Monday, November 15th, 2021

Piglet and Recovery

By Scott Brassart “Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of gratitude.” — from Winnie the Pooh, by...
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Friday, November 12th, 2021

Porn Addiction: What To Do When You Feel Triggered

Robert Weiss PhD, LCSW, CSAT Unfortunately, triggers for problematic porn use are unavoidable. There will always be an attractive person walking past, a billboard that gets your attention, an...
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Monday, November 8th, 2021

There is More to Recovery Than Stopping Bad Behaviors

Eddie Capparucci, PhD, LPC, C-CSAS “I have not looked at porn in over two years,” said Timmy, who has been married for 23 years and has struggled with pornography since...
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Friday, November 5th, 2021

Sex and Porn Recovery: Moving From Shame to Grace

Scott Brassart Many sex and porn addicts become so focused on the work of recovery that they forget to have fun. Usually, this is because their only goal early...
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Monday, November 1st, 2021

Your Plan for Quitting Porn

Robert Weiss PhD, LCSW, CSAT Circle Plans (also known as Boundary Plans and Sobriety Plans) are created to help problem porn users understand their goals for recovery and the...
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