Tuesday, December 5th, 2023
Six Tips for Holiday Survival
Scott Brassart Whether we’re addicted, the loved one of an addict, or a “normie” (if there is such a thing), the holidays can be incredibly stressful. Thanks to social...
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Tuesday, November 28th, 2023Identifying Unmet Dependency Needs
Dr. Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT As infants, all human beings have the three primary needs – sustenance (food and water), shelter (home and protection), and nurturing (emotional connection). Infants... -
Tuesday, November 21st, 2023Sexual Arousal Templates
Dr. Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT Each of us has a “map” in our brain of what we find erotically appealing. The technical term for this map is “arousal template.”... -
Tuesday, November 14th, 2023Chasing Intensity: The Need for Stimulation
Dr. David Fawcett The potent mood-changing power of high-intensity, dopamine-related addictions such as stimulant drug addiction, pornography addiction, and sex addiction creates a super-stimulating effect that resets the brain’s... -
Tuesday, November 7th, 2023Intimacy vs. Pleasure
Scott Brassart When you hear the word intimacy, what do you think of? If you’re like most people, you immediately think about sexual activity. As in, “My partner and... -
Tuesday, October 31st, 2023Did You Gaslight Your Partner?
Dr. Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT The psychological concept of gaslighting—presenting false information and insisting that it’s true, thereby causing the victim to question his or her perception of reality—is... -
Tuesday, October 24th, 2023Understanding Process (Behavioral) Addictions
Dr. David Fawcett Nearly everyone is familiar with and understands to some degree the concept of substance addiction—the abuse of and dependency on ingested chemicals such as nicotine, alcohol,... -
Tuesday, October 17th, 2023Guilt, Shame, and Your Distorted Sense of Self
Dr. Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT Guilt and shame are not the same thing. Guilt is a healthy and necessary sense that you have violated your moral code, values, and... -
Tuesday, October 10th, 2023Victimization, Abuse, and Sex/Porn Addiction
Dr. Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT A high percentage of addicts (of all types) have experienced some form of early-life abuse – everything from neglect to physical abuse to sexual...