• After Addiction: (Re)Building Empathy
    Wednesday, March 13th, 2024

    After Addiction: (Re)Building Empathy

    Erin Snow In my previous post to this site, we discussed the fact that most addicts lose at least part of their ability to feel and display empathy. The...
  • The Panicking Initial Reaction
    Tuesday, March 12th, 2024

    The Panicking Initial Reaction

    The Panicking Initial Reaction Eddie Capparucci, Ph.D., LPC, C-CSAS “It is my initial reaction that always gets me in trouble,” said Ray about his inability to be present with his...
  • Negativity: A Direct Link to Relapse
    Wednesday, March 6th, 2024

    Negativity: A Direct Link to Relapse

    Scott Brassart Like many addicts, I entered recovery with what psychologists refer to as a negativity bias. This means I spent most of my time thinking about and looking...
  • Is Using Porn OK in Your Relationship?
    Tuesday, February 27th, 2024

    Is Using Porn OK in Your Relationship?

    Dr. Robert Weiss In a previous post, I presented my 21st century, digital-age definition of infidelity, stating: Infidelity is the breaking of trust that occurs when you keep intimate,...
  • The Pain Field
    Friday, February 23rd, 2024

    The Pain Field

    The Pain Field Eddie Capparucci, Ph.D., LPC, C-CSAS “I know what I am supposed to do, but I never seem to be able to get it right,” said Roy, whose...
  • Addicts and the Loss of Empathy
    Tuesday, February 20th, 2024

    Addicts and the Loss of Empathy

    Erin Snow The ability to understand the feelings of another person is a remarkable quality that enables us to form deep connections and bond with others. We are literally...
  • What Is “Conditioned” Porn Addiction?
    Tuesday, February 13th, 2024

    What Is “Conditioned” Porn Addiction?

    Dr. Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT Conditioned porn addicts are new and rapidly emerging subcategory of problematic porn users. These addicts differ from traditional trauma-driven porn addicts in two significant...
  • Moving from Porn Sex to Healthy Sex
    Tuesday, February 6th, 2024

    Moving from Porn Sex to Healthy Sex

    Moving from Porn Sex to Healthy Sex Scott Brassart To develop healthy sexuality, problematic porn users must first: Identify and change their sexual behavior patterns (their cycle of porn...
  • The Difference Between Noticing and Objectifying
    Thursday, February 1st, 2024

    The Difference Between Noticing and Objectifying

    The Difference Between Noticing and Objectifying Eddie Capparucci, Ph.D., LPC, C-CSAS The following definitions come from the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Notice: To become aware of (something or someone). Objectify: To...