Protecting Children & Families from Pornography – Conference 11/6/10

I am excited to announce that the Utah Coalition Against Pornography (UCAP) will present a Southern Utah Regional conference on November 6, 2010 from 9am – 1pm here in St. George, UT.
The conference will feature experts from around the nation who are working to educate parents, clergy, and the public about the dangers of [...]

More women lured to pornography addiction

The Washington Times recent ran an article citing some statistics about women’s use of pornography.  One thing the article mentions is that when women use pornography, they are more likely to become victims of nonconsensual sex.  This is a terrible combination.   If men who use pornography are more likely to manipulate to get a sexual [...]

Do we tell the children?

If you or someone you love is struggling with a pornography or sexual addiction, it’s common to wonder if and when family members, especially children and teenagers, should learn about the addictive behaviors.  This is a delicate issue that often requires seeking the counsel of a trusted professional who specializes in treating pornography and [...]

Embrace Life – a great visual metaphor

I’ve always thought this video was a great metaphor for partners and families helping those who struggle with pornography addiction.  Although it’s not possible for a family member to keep their loved one from viewing pornography, the whole concept of attachment provides a powerful frame for understanding that the addict and family members all benefit [...]

Mormon Church launches new Anti-Pornography website

The Mormon Church (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) has just launched a new anti-pornography website aimed at helping individuals, spouses, parents, youth, and leaders confront the impact of pornography.  This website features articles, videos, and links to other resources to help those who struggle with the effects of pornography as well as [...]

“Fake” is the new “Real”

Men and women are falling prey to the impossible standards of beauty perpetuated by the media.  Magazine editors admit that virtually EVERY photo in today’s magazines has been modified.  Most local family photographers also report that their clients demand photo retouching as part of the portrait package.  It’s not okay to look “real” anymore.  ”Fake” [...]

An insult to our divine nature

I ran across an important quote by Jill Manning, PhD, author of “What’s the Big Deal About Pornography: A Guide for the Internet Generation”:
“I believe pornography is the most successfully marketed insult and attack on our divine nature as human beings that has ever existed.  There’s never been anything so calculated and widespread and so [...]

A better Internet

If you haven’t heard of the CP80 initiative, it’s time to get informed!  This is a group who is lobbying to divide the Internet up into different ports for different purposes.  Much like cable TV, the CP80 group is interested in creating a community port where there is no access to inappropriate material.  The “adult” [...]

Do not fear

“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood.  Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” – Marie Curie
Many of the men and women I work with who are affected by pornography/sexual addiction experience intense feelings of fear.  They fear that the addiction will never go [...]

The sanctity of womanhood

I’ve been behind on posting to this blog for a week due to the arrival of my first daughter.  She was born last week and is doing very well.  Even though I have three sons, welcoming a daughter into our family has caused me to ponder on the sacredness of womanhood.  Pornography makes a complete [...]

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