The Effects of Porn Addiction: 11+ Signs and Symptoms to Consider
At LDS Hope & Recovery, we understand the profound impact pornography addiction can have on individuals, families, and relationships. Rooted in the LDS faith, we offer professional support for those battling pornography addiction and provide porn addiction counseling for spouses and families affected by betrayal trauma. No matter where you are in the US we…
Read MoreTop LDS Counseling Services Online & Nearby: Find the Best Therapist for members of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Finding a therapist who aligns with your values and beliefs can be a challenge, but LDS Hope & Recovery is here to help. We offer specialized counseling and coaching for individuals, couples, and families facing challenges like pornography or sexual addiction, betrayal trauma, general couples counseling, Young single adult counseling, returned missionary counseling or even…
Read MoreLDS 12-Step Addiction Recovery Stories
Twelve Steps to Recovery Coordinators and participants in the LDS 12-step addiction recovery program share their stories and their testimonies of the program.
Read MoreBrené Brown: Listening to shame
Shame is an unspoken epidemic, the secret behind many forms of broken behavior. Brené Brown, whose earlier talk on vulnerability became a viral hit, explores what can happen when people confront their shame head-on. Her own humor, humanity and vulnerability shine through every word.
Read MoreThe “Talk” is Not Enough — Protecting our Children from Pornography Addiction
Pornography is everywhere. Most people reading this article have a little device in their pocket right now that can download porn. It’s in our homes, schools and work places. For the most part it’s free. Pornography is as addictive as methamphetamine, and equally destructive. Yet because of the conveniences of technology we allow the possibility…
Read MoreEnough Feeling Not Enough – Finding Peace in our Brokenness
One of Satan’s greatest tools is shame. Shame is much different than guilt. Shame is a feeling of despair that tells you that you are flawed at your core. It’s unbearable and insurmountable. It’s like looking directly at the sun. It hurts so we hide from it. Guilt is a healthy emotion that reminds you…
Read MoreI am LDS and need help with my Pornography Problem
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints along with many others striving to follow Christ are troubled by their pornography use and ask the question, “Am I addicted?” A man attending a 12-step recovery group for sexual addiction stated, “I finally figured out that the reason I needed to quit was…
Read MoreThe Whole Armour of God – Protection against Porn Addiction
The above video was produced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS), several years ago. It is one of my favorites. The message is very humbling, and reminds of the weaknesses that we all face. Satan stands by waiting to attack, and exploit those weaknesses. He is waiting for that moment…
Read MoreDr. Michael Gardner from LDS Family Services speaks on Pornography Addiction during White Ribbon Week
LDS Family Services therapist Dr. Michael Gardner will participate in a live online discussion on Nov. 3 at 11 a.m. MDT about the LDS Church’s adapted 12-step program for pornography addiction. You can watch it live on Facebook at https://on.fb.me/qbIz7j LDS church’s adapted 12 step program offers help for anyone struggling with the harms of…
Read MoreGet help regardless of where you live!
Regardless of where you live, LDS Sexual Addiction counseling is now available via online counseling. LDS Hope and Recovery provides counseling for clients in a convenient and secure method. Now you can meet with a counselor from anywhere (i.e. home, office, hotel room, or on the road). Individual, couple and group counseling is available for…
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