62 Resources for Pornography Addiction

As Mother’s Group Leaders, women often confide in us.  Sometimes the things we hear are beyond our experience or comprehension. There are times where discussing an issue at a Mother’s Group meeting is best done by professional (or someone experienced like Amy) who can navigate the discussion in a healthy way and direct individual  moms in your group to the right sources, the right professionals. It’s best not to get into discussions, or give advice to moms on a variety of topics for a variety of different reasons. There’s nothing wrong with saying, “I really don’t think that is something we can discuss at this meeting, it’s outside of the scope of a Mother’s Group meeting.”

As Mother’s Group Leaders, we are not professional counsellors, so we do encourage each of you to remember your limits. Issues such as pornography, domestic violence, rape, abuse, mental health issues, bereavement etc., may need intervention of a professional. Be careful not to get in over your head as a Mother’s Group Leader. Know your limits.

Recently, our ministry hosted a Virtual Meet Up with a mom whose marriage was tested by fire, Amy Ekblad, who blogs at Blessed By God gave a gripping account of how Jesus (and the graces of the sacrament of marriage) saved her marriage from the ravages of her husband’s addiction. 

Internet addiction, pornography, infidelity are all serious, complex and painful crosses to work through in a marriage (and otherwise). We are not experts in these fields. We do encourage individuals to bring them all to the sacrament of reconciliation, the sacrament of the sick (in consultation with a priest) to never give up praying, to seek for help, ask for help.

Here are several resources that have been submitted from various moms. We have not had the time to review each book and each link. They do come from trusted sources, but we do recommend talking these issues through with a trusted priest  and counsellor. Many women who have written us are from the United States. If you are familiar with Canadian counsellors and/or services, please send them to us at info@CatholicMomsGroup.com

1.    United States Conference of Catholic Bishops approved list of pornography help resources
2. Pornography a Personal Account (Part One) https://dynamicwomenfaith.com/blog/pornography-marriage-personal-account
3. Pornography a Personal Account (Part Two)
   https://dynamicwomenfaith.com/sex-birth-control/pornography-marriage-personal-account-part-two-science-resources/
4. HELP! My Husband is Addicted to Porn! 10 Ways to Cope | Dynamic Women of Faith

5. https://www.maritalhealing.com/addictedspouse
6. https://www.covenanteyes.com/resources/wifes-guide/
7. Bought With a Price (E-BOOK)
8. Fantastic Article with Many Links on Pornography
9. Integrity Restored – Pornography Ministry
10. Pornography Wife’s Guide
11. Resources to Help
12. Your Brain & Porn

Books

Understanding Sexual Addiction

13. Bought With a Price (E-BOOK)
14. Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction by Dr. Patrick Carnes
15. Your Brain on Porn: Internet Pornography and the Emerging Science of Addiction by Dr. Patrick Carnes
16. The Pornography Trapby Ralph H. Earle, Jr. and Mark R. Laaser
17. Wired for Intimacy: How Pornography Hijacks the Male Brain by William M. Struthers
18. The Porn Myth: Exposing the Reality Behind the Fantasy of Pornography by Matt Fradd
19. Delivered: True Stories of Men and Women Who Turned from Porn to Purity by Matt Fradd

For the Partner

20. Boundaries: When To Say Yes, How To Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend
21. Real Hope, True Freedom by Milton Magness and Marsha Means
22. Facing Heartbreak: Steps to Recovery for Partners of Sex Addicts by Stefanie Carnes (workbook)
23. Moving Beyond Betrayal: The 5-Step Boundary Solution for Partners of Sex Addictsby Vicki Tidwell Palmer
24. Intimate Deception: Healing the Wounds of Sexual Betrayal by Dr. Sheri Keffer
25. Mending a Shattered Heart: A Guide for Partners of Sex Addicts by Stefanie Carnes
26. Your Sexually Addicted Spouse by Barbara Steffens and Marsha Means
27. Shattered Vows by Debra Laaser
28. Intimate Treason: Healing the Trauma for Partners Confronting Sex Addiction by Claudia Black

For the Addict

29. Facing the Shadow: Starting Sexual & Relationship Recovery by Dr. Patrick Carnes (workbook)
30. Contrary to Love: Helping the Sex Addict by Dr. Patrick Carnes
31. In the Shadows of the Net by Dr. Patrick Carnes
32. Healing the Wounds of Sexual Addiction by Mark R. Laaser
33. Clean: A Proven Plan for Men Committed to Sexual Integrity by Dr. Doug Weiss

For the Couple

34.  Intimacy: A 100-Day Guide to Lasting Relationships by Dr. Doug Weiss
35. The Couples Guide to Intimacy by Bill and Ginger Bercaw
36. Restored: True Stories of Love and Lust After Porn by Matt Fradd

For Children

37. Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today’s Young Kids by Kristen A. Jenson

Counseling/Therapy

Here are some resources for professional counseling and therapy. Some are location-specific, but some offer telehealth.

38. Ken Adams and Associate (CSATs)
    26862 Woodward, Suite 102 Royal Oak, MI
    (248) 398-0740
    www.sexualhealth-addiction.com
    
39. Hope Ray Therapy (LPC, CSAT, CHFP, disclosure specialist)
    Local Intensives
    (586) 307-6107
40. Elizabeth Jackson, MA, LLP, CSAT
    Novi and Ann Arbor
    (734) 656-8191
    www.restoredhopecounselingservices.com
41. John Becker (CSAT , Marriage & Family)
    Plymouth Rd. Ste. 150 Plymouth, MI 48170
    (734) 233-7678
42. Grace Counseling Center (Tim Hogan and Randy Clark-CSAT)
    20801 Moross Rd. Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
    (313) 343-9000
    www.growinghealthypassion.com
43. Dr. Doug Weiss
    Intensives and phone groups
    Heart to Heart Counseling Center, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
    (719) 278-3788
    www.drdougweiss.com
44. Bethesda Workshops (intensives and healing workshops)
    1035 Acorn Dr. Nashville, TN 37210
    (615) 467-5612
    info@bethesdaworkshops.org
45. Dr. Milton Magness
    Sexual Addiction Intensives
    https://www.hopeandfreedom.com

Professionals Trained in Sexual Betrayal, Compulsive Sexual Behaviors, and Partner Trauma

46. The Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists (APSATS)
47. International Association of Certified Sexual Addiction Specialists (IACSAS)
48. Christian Sex Addiction Specialists International (C-SASI)
49. Betrayal Trauma Therapy

Recovery Groups

49. My House Men’s Sexual Integrity Group
    (734) 453-0326, ext. 308
    myhouse@olgcparish.net
50. My House Women’s Group
    (734) 453-0326, ext. 308
    myhousewomensgroup@gmail.com
51. Men of St. Michael (St. Thomas the Apostle, Ann Arbor)
    (734)-644-8978
    menofstmichaelsta2@gmail.com
52. My House Women’s Group (Christ the King, Ann Arbor)
    (734) 516-6896
    ekbladmom9@gmail.com
53. SANON
    (586) 997-7518
54. Sexaholics Anonymous
55. Sex Addicts Anonymous
56. Sexual Recovery Anonymous
57. Recovering Couples Anonymous

Websites

58. Dr. Doug Weiss
    Peter Kleponis 
    For teens and young adults // The Porn Effect and Fight the New Drug
59. L.I.F.E. Ministries
60. My House Initiative

Accountability Service

61. Covenant Eyes
62. Safe Eyes