What is Pornography?

What is Pornography… As a therapist that specializes in pornography addiction I am constantly asked the question “what is pornography?” Many people would think that the answer is really simple, however, after working with couples that are battling pornography addiction the answer can sometimes be complicated. The dictionary defines pornography as “creative activity (writing or [...]

The science of pornography addiction

Here is a short video that explains one of the reasons pornography is so addictive.

A New Years Resolution Reality Check

By Geoff Steurer, MS, LMFT Executive Director – LifeSTAR of St. George, UT   This is the time of year when most of us are going to be on our best behavior. We have a new calendar and, therefore, a clean slate to live the kind of life we wanted to live all of last [...]

Love You, Hate the Porn

Net Nanny invited Geoff Steurer to present an online webinar on the subject of couples recovery from pornography addiction. He presented an hour-long webinar titled “Love You, Hate the Porn: Healing a Relationship Damaged by Virtual Infidelity.”

Boundaries

Boundaries by Jacci Jones, LMFT A personal boundary is a limit that defines where you end and others begin.  It states, “This is what I think, believe, feel.”, “This is what I will and won’t do for you.”, “This is what I will and won’t tolerate.”, as well as many other things.  Boundaries acknowledge that [...]

An Unexpected Gift

This video is a timely reminder that true comfort and peace in healing from the wounds caused by other fellow humans only comes from God. Even though the LifeSTAR program is a program that focuses on emotional, cognitive, and behavioral principles to help people heal from the impact of pornography and sexual addiction, we recognize [...]

Being open

Steven and Rhyl Croshaw share why it’s important to be open and compassionate while addressing the issues of pornography and sexual addiction.    

Does Your Marriage Need a Boost?

            We are starting our first-ever Marriage Recovery workshop for couples who want to do more focused work to strengthen their marriage in the recovery process. This is more than just an informational workshop. We will work with couples to help them practice skills and discuss what they’re learning with [...]

Managing emotional triggers through the holidays

Amy Cluff, LifeSTAR therapist, shares thoughts on how partners of those who struggle with pornography addiction can manage their emotional triggers through the holidays.

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