Less than one percent of the population has run a full 26.2-mile marathon. I used to think that those who do so were crazy. Recently, I signed up to run a half-marathon. I guess that makes me half crazy. :)Curiously, though, I had a blast running 13.1 miles! As I was rounding the bend on...
In April of this year we hosted Dr. Doug Weiss, notable author & sex addiction therapist in Colorado. He provided excellent training on the basics of sex addiction and recovery treatment for therapists as well as couples who struggle with addiction. Dr. Weiss presented 6 types of sex...
“Why do I keep doing what I know is destructive to myself, my spouse, my marriage and my family?” This is a question that many of us ask ourselves way too often! And, yet, regardless of the known consequences we continue to “act out” our compulsive behaviors...
What does today’s culture teach young people about sexuality? What lessons do the Internet and media teach boys about what it means to be a man and girls about what it means to be a woman? In a recently published TEDx talk, Dr. Gail Dines, gives some insights that may shock those who grew...
Introduced in the 1980’s, the concept of sexual addiction provides an explanation for otherwise irrational and self-destructive sexual behavior. How can you then detect sexual addiction? Notable sex addiction expert Patrick Carnes once made an analogy that sheds...
Adults may experience their own resistance towards bringing up the topic of sexting with their teens because it can be uncomfortable to discuss. Some tips for bringing up this topic with your teens can be useful. One tip is to preface the conversation with something like, "Honey, I want to check...
“If I am ready to face my compulsive sexual acting-out behavior, where do I begin?” First of all, let me congratulate and affirm you for stepping out of denial about the impact of this issue in your life. You have just accomplished the first step. Face the reality of...
No matter how you discovered it, the realization that your partner has been unfaithful can rock your world like an earthquake. You may be feeling shock, horror, rage, terror, or grief. You may have a strong desire to do something destructive (yell, hit, throw things, kick the cheater...
