by Eric Anderson, LMFT, CSAT | Feb 12, 2022 | Partner Resources, Sex Addiction Resources
Addiction is a word that has been thrown around a lot over the past decade. You hear it all the time. “I’m addicted to chocolate” or buying new clothes, or working too much, or video games, etc…. However, there’s still a stigma around the word addiction and what it...
by Eric Anderson, LMFT, CSAT | Nov 10, 2021 | Partner Resources, Sex Addiction Resources
One of the most important concepts in early recovery is surrender. In active addiction, we try to control everything in our world. This includes trying to maintain the appearances, maintaining a secret life, or avoiding any unwanted or uncomfortable experiences. We...
by katiesanford | Sep 23, 2021 | Partner Resources, Sex Addiction Resources
Trying to decide if, when, and how you should tell your kids about your/your partner’s sex addiction are complicated decisions. There are many factors that impact the decisions including: what they already know, their age and, what your partner thinks about...
by Monifa Ellis-Addie, LMFT, CCPS | Sep 9, 2021 | Partner Resources, Sex Addiction Resources
Many times, I’ve heard sexual addiction be referred to as “people who are just cheating.” There is a vast difference between “cheating” and sexual addiction, but this can be difficult to see from the outside. Here are 7 key factors that could help you identify the...
by katiesanford | Aug 30, 2021 | Partner Resources, Sex Addiction Resources
Sex addiction can have devastating effects on families, but the lasting impact on the children can be lessened if you keep the kids out of the middle. Important communication between you and your partner should not include the kids. This blog will outline ways to...
by Monifa Ellis-Addie, LMFT, CCPS | Mar 23, 2021 | Partner Resources, Trauma Resources
You just found out you’re the partner of a sex addict. You’re in shock, you’re hurt, you no longer trust your addicted partner. You may not even trust yourself. You need someone to talk to. Your family and friends may not understand. You fear they will pass...
