5 Reasons for Counselors to be Educated About Sex Addiction

No matter what populations you work with, sex addiction is likely something that impacts your clientele. Your clients may be dealing with it first hand, or they may have spouses, partners, or family members who are. For this reason, it is helpful for all...

How to Create a Strong and Long-Term Recovery Plan

Research shows that 12-step groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) are vital to a strong recovery plan and long-term sobriety.  While they are not a counseling or treatment program, 12-step groups do offer help in factors...

I Just Discovered My Partner Was Unfaithful, Now What?

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,...

Why am I Addicted?: The Neurology of Addiction

Media, news, and education have informed us that substance addictions can cause brain changes. This phenomena is widely studied and accepted, but people typically associate these brain changes with alcoholism and physical dependency. Sex addiction is just as powerful....

An Unavoidable Issue, Pt. 2: How To Talk To Your Teens About Sexting

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...