I’ve been told multiple times—usually by disgruntled teachers who disagree with my presentation on the problem of porn—that the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) put out by the APA (American Psychological Association) has rejected sex addiction/porn addiction. To suggest that it exists, they say, is not only untrue but potentially harmful. It […]
It’s often a shock when parents discover their kids have been viewing Internet pornography. They often react in anger, punishing their kids. However, before reacting, it’s important for parents to step back and realize what has happened to their kids. Consider this true story. The Problem Brandon is twelve years old. Recently, his parents […]
Overcoming pornography addiction begins with being totally honest about your addiction and exposing the lies. Addicts will often lie to themselves and others and hide their behaviors. This is done to maintain their addiction and to hide their shame. One of my clients, Josh, would downplay the seriousness of his addiction by telling him self […]
It can be incredibly overwhelming to realize just how many men, women, and young people in our parishes are struggling with pornography use, and as indicated by the question, sometimes we aren’t really sure where to start. I’ve always found it best to break down the problem into parts. There are three main areas to […]
The following is an interview I had with Fr. Sean Kilcawley of the diocese of Lincoln, NE. Fr. Sean discusses how priests can better assist those who turn to them for help in breaking free from porn. Image via Flickr, CC 2.0, Logo added.
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