Sex as an Addiction Officially Recognized by American Society of Addiction Medicine

For years, the idea that sex could be addictive was scoffed at by medical professionals, therapists, and others. Many believed that it was simply an excuse for bad behavior and weak morals. However, anyone who has ever worked with individuals who struggle with sexually compulsive behaviors can testify that the pull and power of these [...]

Dimensions of Self-Care

by: Amy Cluff, LCSW “To succeed, you need to take that gut feeling in what you believe and act on it with all of your heart.” – Christy Borgeld Self-care is an essential piece of recovery for addicts and their partners. Make a commitment today to take good care of yourself. A good place to [...]

Helping Children with their Emotions

In our work with families in recovery, parents often ask how they can help prevent their children from becoming addicts. One important piece of addiction prevention is helping children learn to manage their emotions. Deanna Gallagher, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and LifeSTAR therapist, offers parents some tips on how to help children manage their [...]

Discussing Pornography with Your Future Son-in-Law

Discussing Pornography with Your Future Son-in-Law By Geoff Steurer, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Director, LifeSTAR of St. George, UT I clearly remember the lunch appointment with my then future father-in-law to ask for his daughter’s hand in marriage. I was a bundle of nerves, but I loved his daughter more than I was afraid [...]