Tom was noticeably upset as he described his frustration with pornography use. It seemed that every day at work he would end up going online and viewing pornography. No matter what he tried, he always seemed to fall into the same pattern. For Tom, the root causes of his internet porn use were boredom, isolation, […]
Catholic Philly recently covered an Integrity Restored talk given by Fr. Allen Hoffa to a parish in Springfield, PA. Fr. Hoffa, a regular speaker for Integrity Restored, gave essential information, tips, and inspiration, in his presentation:“Be Informed: How to Protect Our Kids in the Internet Age.” Pornography is affecting every person throughout the world,” said […]
Marty has a strong belief in God; however, he struggled to understand God’s unconditional love for him. Marty’s struggle with pornography addiction left him feeling worthless and unlovable, especially in God’s eyes. For Marty, a large part of recovery is understanding how God can be both just and merciful. This is a struggle I find […]
by Peter C. Kleponis, Ph.D., SATP, CSAT When it comes to pornography use and marriages, there are several myths that need to be dispelled. Doing so can improve a couple’s ability to heal and restore their personal lives and their marriages. Here are eight common myths I’ve found in the couples I’ve worked with over […]
By Peter C. Kleponis, Ph.D., SATP-C Often people who are enslaved by pornography addiction only see the problems with their lives. They are trapped in a cycle of negativity and pessimism. They live with bitterness, resentment, and feel unworthy of receiving anything good in their lives, especially love. In Alcoholics Anonymous this is called “stinking […]
Pornography addiction is a guy thing Girls are not interested in visual porn All human beings are hardwired with sexual desire, so both sexes can struggle with porn as well. Like other addictions, these struggles know no boundaries between chromosomes. We are all hardwired with the 3 “F’s” – Fight -Flee – Fornicate to insure […]
By Peter C. Kleponis, Ph.D., SATP, CSAT While working on developing his recovery program, I asked Mike about his relationship with God. He admitted he was frustrated with God. He has prayed fervently that God would deliver him from his addiction. Unfortunately, he received little response. He was still trapped in his pornography addiction. I […]
Hello, my name is Paul and I am a grateful believer who suffers from anxiety, depression and pornography addiction. Hello, my name is Susan and I am a grateful believer who suffers from my husband’s addiction and it’s effects on our family. This is our testimony. Paul: I was laid-off from my job in […]
What does a priest say to the man who comes to confession weekly struggling to overcome a pornography addiction? How does a mom support her 8 year old daughter when x-rated content pops up on the iPad? Where can spouses turn when they discover their significant other has an internet search history that includes Pornhub? […]
By Peter C. Kleponis, Ph.D., SATP, CSAT-C According to Dr. Patrick Carnes, counseling is a key component to successful recovery for both the addicted person and the affected spouse. With pornography addiction, the pornography use is usually the symptom. The question is “What is the root cause of it?” Often it is the need to […]
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