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Neurochemistry

What is the brain chemistry behind sexual acting out? Is that a real factor? What about dopamine and other neurochemicals involved? What is the difference neurochemically between addiction and recovery?

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Getting the Right Help

Christian counselors and churches are sadly ill-equipped to help those struggling with sexual addiction. What are common mistakes made by untrained Christian helpers? Isn’t regular marriage counseling enough? Hear what

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Disclosure Part 1

Disclosure of an addict’s sexual acting out is one of the hardest parts of the recovery process for both the addict and the partner – and one that is most

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Disclosure Part 2

This second podcast about disclosure covers the practical aspects of a healthy disclosure, including topics like: The damage of piecemeal disclosure; more wisdom about the level of detail that’s shared;

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12 Step Groups

For Addicts Sexaholics Anonymous (SA) P.O. Box 11910 Nashville, TN 37222-1910 866-424-8777 www.sa.org Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) P.O. Box 70949 Houston, TX 77270 713-869-4902 www.sexaa.org www.saacall.com (telemeeting info) Sex and Love

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Recommended Reading: General

Change Your Brain, Change Your Life Daniel Amen The Gifts of Imperfection Daring Greatly Braving the Wilderness Brene’ Brown Boundaries Safe People Henry Cloud, John Townsend The Road Back to

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Recommended Reading: Spirituality

Pastrix: The Cranky Beautiful Faith of a Sinner and Saint Accidental Saints: Finding God in All the Wrong People Nadia Bolz-Weber My Utmost for His Highest Oswald Chambers Searching for

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Recommended Reading: For Professionals

The Female Brain Louann Brizendine Patterns of Infidelity and Their Treatment, Second Edition Emily M. Brown Making Advances – A Comprehensive Guide to Treating Female Sex and Love Addicts Marnie

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Treatment Centers & Organizations

Bethesda Workshops is not responsible for the services of any treatment provider or organization. The following list represents a sample of options available. It is the responsibility of the person

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Specific Tips For Funding A Workshop

Bethesda Workshops is a non-profit organization that offers intensive workshops at a price more affordable than most other clinical options. Admittedly, the cost can seem quite high when it’s first considered. In the overall picture, though, a workshop is less expensive than any other treatment alternative. Here are strategies for funding the help you need.

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A Welcome Click

Recently, I was privileged to hear veteran journalist Tom Brokaw speak at Lipscomb University, my alma mater. For over 50 years Brokaw has been one of the most visible and respected newsmen in the world. Like millions of Americans, I grew up watching him on NBC, and I was familiar with his presence and accomplishments. What surprised and touched me was his humanness and humility.

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