This program is a great program. It is an outlet for an addictive problem, that goes beyond a 12-Step Program. Number one benefit – Education. The education about this addiction was a godsend. Then the process of walking us through all those recovery steps with homework, was very good. Makes you think and recognize what this addiction has done to your life.
Denial of Sex Addiction Hurts Our Clients
Denial of Sex Addiction Hurts Our Clients
Recently the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors (AASECT) came out with a declarative statement claiming that they; 1) “do not find sufficient empirical evidence to support the classification of sex addiction or porn addiction as a mental health disorder, and 2)does not find the sexual addiction training and treatment methods and educational pedagogies to be adequately informed by accurate human sexuality knowledge. Therefore, it is the position of AASECT that linking problems related to sexual urges thoughts or behaviors to a porn/sexual addiction process cannot be advanced by AASECT as a standard of practice for sexuality education deliver, counseling, or therapy” (AASECT, 2016).
What is fascinating about this “declaration” is how it came about: http://fightthenewdrug.org/fight-new-drugs-official-response-assects-recent-statement-porn-addiction/
The tactics appear eerily similar to the tactics used by the cigarette companies- create as much controversy as possible to keep people questioning reality. As Michael Aaron said himself, “To me, every opportunity for controversy was an opportunity….The more of a circus atmosphere the better.” http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2014/06/23/big-tobaccos-tricks-make-cigarettes-more-harmful-health-report-claims/, http://www.who.int/tobacco/media/en/TobaccoExplained.pdf
Sexual Addiction
Testimonials
Incredible! I am learning to listen to my body. Each week I learn something new about myself through the homework. Much greater awareness. I have choices. Learning not to be so reactionary. I feel freer.
Anonymous
My overall impression of the Beginnings Care Program in regards to codependency and addiction is both informative and supportive! Giving me the opportunity to learn, grow and heal rather than continue with all the negative coping. It has also benefited my recovery by helping me to ‘detach’ and be healthier while doing so.
Kim
Complete program. [It] made me look at things I’ve been running from for 26 years. Beauty was that it also gave me the tools to cope.
Recovering Sex Addict – Chris
Very informative. The program gave me the tools necessary to start and be able to maintain sobriety. The speakers were wonderful and things were broken down into easy to follow language. Thanks to everyone.
Recovering Sex Addict – William
This has been the most formative experience in my recovery. It has broken through my denial and into more of who I am. It was integrated directly with my individual therapy.
Addicts Recovery Group – Andy