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If you struggle with unwanted sexual thoughts and can't keep them out of your head, you are not alone.
If you are experiencing sexual compulsion that is growing worse over time, you are just like hundreds of men receiving help and healing in Pure Life Alliance groups and counseling. |
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Hope
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The first thing to know is that recovery is possible. There is hope. Even in the most severe situations, recovery from sexual addictions and behaviors is possible. |
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Commitment
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Change takes time. A lot of time. Sex addiction requires three to five years to set you on a life-long healing path.
A mistake some men make is to stop recovery once a few external behaviors go away. They leave and not long afterwards the old behaviors return. Sometimes men may feel like giving up after working for many months and seeing very little improvement. It is critical to remember you are embarking on a journey not trying to reach a destination. There is hope, but it will take a lot of work. A decision to enter recovery is a serious commitment. |
Support Groups
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Dealing with sexual brokenness requires being part of a recovery group for men. Give it six months at least before deciding a group isn't right for you.
What are PLA groups like? A safe, confidential environment where we allow God's grace, not guilt and shame, to motivate growth and healing. Newcomers are assigned a mentor and taken through the basics of the recovery journey. Weekly homework based on one of the many books in our Approved Books list is facilitated by a trained group coordinator. Weekly accountability, customized for each man, where men are questioned by the group and truly held accountable for their choices. Members commit to support each other during the week as needed. Interested in joining a group like this? |
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Counseling |
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Commonly one-on-one counseling is needed to heal from disruptive childhood or past abuse. Support groups can provide basic information and accountability, but they are not equipped to deal with some deeper issues. Pure Life Alliance has a list of recommended treatment providers in the Portland, OR area listed on this website. It is important that you find a therapist who is trained in dealing with sexual addiction. A counselor without proper training could cause more harm than good in this sensitive area.
To find a qualified Christian Counselor near you, visit our Counselor Directory. |
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Recommended Books
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