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Allen, James. As
a Man Thinketh (e-book, study program,
meditations, etc.)
LDS Ballard,
Elder M. Russell. Councils. Salt Lake
City: Deseret Book?
Includes a good section about Church disciplinary councils.
LDS Beck, Martha Nibley & John C. Breaking
the Cycle of Compulsive Behavior.
Salt Lake City: Deseret Book. 1990. $15.
These authors testify of the need to rely on the atonement of
Christ as the only way the vicious cycle of compulsive behavior
can be broken. It is written by two psychologists when they were
active Latter-day Saints and uses an approach based on LDS
doctrine for compulsive behavior. It is an excellent resource,
since it deals with the root of compulsive/obsessive disorder
rather than the "leaves" (e.g., the person's acting out
behavior of choice -- overeating, kleptomania, sex, drugs,
alcohol, anorexia, etc.)
LDS Bednar, David A. "In the Strength of the Lord." Taken from a BYU Devotional Address delivered on October 23, 2001
Bennee, Archibald J., M.D. Regaining
Self-Control. $10.
A practical explanation on conquering obsessive-compulsive
behavior.
Bernhard, Colleen C. (See Harrison, Colleen C.)
Bradshaw, John. Healing the Shame
that Binds You. $10.
The classic work on how toxic shame leads to compulsive
behavior.
Bradshaw, John. The Homecoming:
Championing Your Inner Child.
LDS Brown Jr., Victor L. Human Intimacy.
$10 hard cover.
Dispels the myth of intimacy through sexual gratification and
self-indulgence which prevails in today's society. Discusses what
true intimacy is and the commitment to kindness, discipline,
consideration, and love required to attain it.
LDS Byrd, A. Dean, and Mark Chamberlain.Willpower
is Not Enough. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1995.
$12.00.
This book explains why we don't often succeed and change even
though we tell ourselves "no!", and use all our
willpower. It takes you through a step by step process of
enlisting the powers of our hearts instead of just our heads in
order to make a change. Excellent reading.
LDS BYU. "Cyber Secrets: The
Problem of Pornography".
A series of presentations given at a special conference
sponsored by Women's Services and Resources, a department of
Student Life at Brigham Young University. This site offers the
presentations in streaming audio or in print.
Carnes, Patrick J. Contrary to Love:
Helping the Sexual Addict. 1989. Published by Hazelden Educational
Materials, P.O. Box 176, Center City, MN 55012-0176.
In this sequel to Out of the Shadows, Dr. Carnes
adds to his original discussion of sex addiction, describing the
stages of the illnesses. He presents here his sexual addiction
screening test, useful to therapists and addicts alike.
Carnes, Patrick J. Don't Call it Love:
Recovery from Sexual Addiction (formerly titled Sexual Addiction). New
York: Bantam Books, 1991. ISBN 0-553-35138-9. $15.
Based on research involving over 1,000 recovering sex addicts
and co-addicts, this comprehensive work outlines the stages of
recovery and presents advice from the addicts and co-addicts
themselves as they work to overcome their compulsive behavior.
Recommended both for counselors and for recovering people.
Carnes, Patrick J. A Gentle Path
Through the Twelve Steps. 1992. Published by Hazelden Educational
Materials, P.O. Box 176, Center City, MN 55012-0176.
This is the first workbook on the Twelve Steps specifically
designed with sex addicts and co-addicts in mind. It offers
comprehensive and practical exercises for each of the Twelve
Steps for anyone working a sexual recovery program.
Carnes, Patrick J., David L. Delmonico, and
Elizabeth Griffin. In the Shadows
of the Net: Breaking Free of Compulsive Online Sexual Behavior.
Revealing how desperate life can become for someone
addicted to online sex, this book brings hope and healing to men
and women struggling to understand and overcome this compulsive
behavior. Drawing on their collective clinical expertise as well
as current research, the authors equip readers with specific
strategies for recognizing and recovering from compulsive online
sexual behavior.
Carnes, Patrick J. Out of the Shadows:
Understanding Sexual Addiction. Minneapolis: CompCare Publications, 1985. Also
published by Hazelden Educational Materials, P.O. Box 176, Center
City, MN 55012-0176. ISBN 0896380866.
This is the landmark book introducing and legitimizing the
concept of sexual behaviors and sexual fantasies as an addictive
disease. Dr. Carnes proposes three levels of sexual addiction,
describes the addiction cycle and its progression, and presents
the faulty core beliefs of the addict and the co-addict and their
healthy counterparts.
LDS Chamberlain, Mark D., Daniel D. Gray, and Rory C.
Reid (eds.) Confronting Pornography: A Guide to
Prevention and Recovery for Individuals, Loved Ones, and Leaders.
The plague of pornography is real, and it is
growing. For those who are trapped by its power, the way out may
seem impossible. This is a collection of essays by
professional counselors and Church leaders as well as from people
who have overcome the addiction. This book is designed to offer
help to those individuals caught in pornography's clutches and
hope to all those who love them.
LDS Chamberlain,
Mark. Wanting More: The Challenge of Enjoyment
in the Age of Addiction. Shadow
Mountain, 2000. ISBN 1573458171.
Help in dealing with addictive
substances and behaviors, through understanding what brings true
enjoyment and fulfillment. This book tells how to reverse the
trend in society today of getting caught in a downward spiral of
aquiring more and more and enjoying it less and less. It's a
compelling look at time honored principles of self-control,
patience, and increased awareness which can work for anyone.
CleanSearch
Search engine that helps you find good materials on any topic
on Church websites, in talks given by Church leaders, in the
Scriptures, and from other LDS sources.
Cline, Victor B. "Treatment and Healing of Pornographic and Sexual Addictions."
Common Sense about Sexual Fantasies
LDS Condie, Spencer J. "A Mighty Change of Heart."
LDS Covey,
Stephen R. Spiritual Roots of Human Relations.
Bro. Covey really understands the spiritual side of our
relationships to each other and Gospel principles that can guide
us in our lives.
LDS Steven
Cramer's website
Excellent thoughts from someone who has succeeded in
his own spiritual recovery from addiction through the Atonement.
Also includes a complete list of his publications and some
unpublished but very helpful talks.
LDS Cramer, Steven A. "The Atonement and You" (cassette tape).
LDS Cramer, Steven A. Chosen -- The
Path to Divine Acceptance. Available from Cedar Fort Publications at 2373
W. 700 South, Springville, UT 84663. ISBN 978-1-59955-028-2. E-book available.
In this easy-to-follow integration of doctrine and fiction, a
wise mission president helps a missionary realize the depth of
his sin and that he simply has not completed the steps of
repentance. Through the encouraging words of current General
Authorities and prophets of old, the mission president then leads
Elder Curtis step-by-step through the repentance process. The
young missionary eventually learns that he must experience godly
sorrow in order to truly repent, and only then can he understand
the glorious truth that the Lord still loves him.
LDS Cramer, Steven A. Conquering Your
Own Goliaths.
Available from Cedar Fort Publications at 925 No. Main,
Springville, Utah 84663 or (800)759-2665. Fireside cassette also
available.
This book discusses how to take advantage of the Lord's
atonement, how to overcome the spiritual barriers that keep us
apart from God, and and how to conquer the Goliath-sized
weaknesses and habits that prevent us from enjoying the fullness
of His love.
LDS Cramer, Steven A. Draw Near Unto
Me. Available from
Cedar Fort Publications at 925 No. Main, Springville, Utah 84663
or (800)759-2665. Cassette tape also available.
25 short essays that represent, summarize, restate, and
culminate most of what Steven Cramer has tried to share and teach
throughout his twenty years of authorship. The author believes
this book may make the principles more practical to grasp and
apply than any of his previous books.
LDS Cramer, Steven A. Great Shall Be
Your Joy.
Available from Cedar Fort Publications at 925 No. Main,
Springville, Utah 84663 or (800)759-2665.
How to draw upon Christ's power and grace to compensate for
our weaknesses, how to partner with Him in the struggle to
overcome our humanness instead of trying to be our own savior.
Our Savior Jesus Christ has repeatedly given the assurance,
"My grace is suficient for all men."
LDS Cramer, Steven A. "If Thine Eye
Offend Thee: Fighting the Plague of Pornography." (Cassette tape.) Available from Covenant
Communications at P.O. Box 416, American Fork, UT 84003 or
(800)662-9545.
This tape describes why pornography is so harmful, why Satan
promotes it so vigorously, why it is so addictive and difficult
to overcome, how and why it destroys relationships with loved
ones and the Lord, and how it can only be overcome and healed
through Christ.
LDS Cramer, Steven A. In His Image:
Finding Courage, Hope, and Confidence to Become More Christ-Like (Book and double fireside cassettes.) Available
from Covenant Communications at P.O. Box 416, American Fork, UT
84003 or (800)662-9545.
This book teaches how to grow closer to the Savior through
mastery of the natural-man weaknesses we all face through the
improper desires of our fallen flesh. It teaches how to rise
above the carnal and reach for the spiritual as we make temples
of our bodies instead of allowing them to become prisons that
control us.
LDS Cramer, Steven A. In the Arms of
His Love. (Both
book and cassette.) Available from
Covenant Communications at P.O. Box 416, American Fork, UT 84003
or (800)662-9545.
An assurance of the Savior's infinite
and unconditional love and concern for every person, regardless
of present life-style, plus how we can better prepare ourselves
to meet the Savior, plus how to draw closer to God and share His
love with others.
LDS Cramer, Steven A. Putting on the
Armor of God: Winning Your Battles with Satan. Available from Cedar Fort Publications at 925
No. Main, Springville, Utah 84663 or (800)759-2665.
Presents a detailed analysis of Satan's cunning devices,
manipulations, strategies of defeat and temptation, as well as
step-by-step instructions for drawing upon the armor of God and
his grace and power to defend ourselves and win our battles with
Satan
LDS Cramer, Steven A. Victory in
Christ. Available
from Cedar Fort Publications at 2373 W. 700 South, Springville,
UT 84663. ISBN 1-55517-908-8. E-book available.
As mortals living in a fallen world, each of us is subject to
the limitations and downward pull of the flesh. At times, we may
think of our body as a prison rather than as a temple.
Thankfully, the Lord has filled the scriptures with instructions
regarding what we should and should not do with the various parts
of our body.
LDS Cramer, Steven A. "Winning the Battles with Satan" (cassette tape).
LDS Curtis, Gerald (aka Steven A. Cramer) and LoAnne
Curtis. The Worth of
Every Soul. Available
from Cedar Fort Publications at 925 No. Main, Springville, Utah
84663 or (800)759-2665.
The revised and expanded version of Bro. Curtis' original
book about his success in overcoming his sexual addictions
through the power of Christ. An excellent book for those who need
to repair and restore a healthy self-image based on principles of
the Gospel. It is a personal account of 32 years of addiction to
pornography and sexual compulsions which finally resulted in
excommunication but was eventually healed by a conversion to the
power of the Savior's love and atonement.
Davies, Bob, and Lori Rentzel. Forming
Healthy Friendships.
This Exodus booklet is about finding new freedom in
our closest peer relationships. It discusses some of the problems
encountered in learning how to develop healthy relationships.
Davies, Bob. Overcoming
Pornography.
Finding freedom from a common form of sexual
addiction. Learn about the successful strategies others have used
to find freedom from pornography. This Exodus booklet covers the
topics of: the appeal of porn, the addictive cycle, toots of
addiction, behavior patterns, triggers, fake vs. real
relationships, and finding freedom.
Delmonico, David L., Elizabeth Griffin, and Joseph Moriarity. Cybersex Unhooked: A Workbook for
Breaking Free of Compulsive Online Sexual Behavior.
This a workbook that helps individuals identify if they have
a problem with compulsive online sex and, if so, what they can do
to begin to break free from these problems in their life.
LDS Dew, Sheri. "Living On the Lord's Side of the Line." Taken from a BYU Devotional Address delivered on March 21, 2000.
Earle, Ralph, and Gregory Crow. Lonely All the
Time: Recognizing, Understanding and Overcoming Sex Addiction. 1989. Published by Pocket Books, Simon &
Schuster, Inc., 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020.
This book addresses the needs and concerns of all sexual
addicts, regardless of their sexual orientation, and also of the
addict's codependent partner. They authors explore the causes and
symptoms of sex addiction, .They also include a comprehensive and
practical approach to recovery for the addict and family.
Earle, Ralph H., and Marcus R. Earle. Sex
Addiction: Case Studies and Management. 1995.
Published by Brunner/Mazel, Inc., 19 Union Square West, New York,
NY 10003.
Written for the professional who treats sex addiction, this
book describes a comprehensive treatment program for the addict
and family. It is highly recommended for professionals.
Evans, Katie, and J. Michael Sullivan. Treating Addicted Survivors of Trauma.
This book provides the tools professionals need to help adult
and adolescent survivors of childhood abuse and other traumas who
struggle with addictive disorders.
LDS Evergreen's article on sexual behavior
LDS Evergreen article on masturbation
Exodus International. "Compulsive Masturbation and Sexual Addictiveness." Video.
The 14 Steps of Homosexuals Anonymous
LDS Goode, Rex Rex's Essays on Sexual Addiction
LDS Gray, Dan, and Todd Olson. The Tool
Box.
A valuable source of quick help in the recovery from
sexual addictions. Indexed with valuable helps and short
suggestions for keeping on track with the steps of the recovery
process. It offers suggestions for helpful tools, such
as a first aid kit for preventing problems. This booklet is
a result of the combined experience of these
therapists in working with and developing programs to help
with the recovery from sexual addictions.
LDS Hafen, Bruce C. The Broken Heart.
LDS Harrison, Colleen C. He Did Deliver
Me From Bondage. Revised edition 2002. Wyndhaven
Publishing, P.O. Box 282, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062. ISBN
1-930738-14-5. Available from Rosehaven
Publishing and Deseret
Book.
A fantastic workbook especially for Latter-day Saints who
desire to use 12-Step principles as taught in the Scriptures to
overcome addictions. Recommended by Steven Cramer and used in
many self-help groups, including some sponsored by LDS Family Services.
LDS Harrison, Philip A. Clean Hands, Pure
Heart. 2004. Wyndhaven Publishing, P.O. Box 282,
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062. Available from Rosehaven
Publishing.
An excellent book for Latter-day Saints about overcoming sexual
addictions written by someone who has successfully applied Gospel
principles to this challenge.
Hart, Archibald D., and Timothy F.
Hogan. How to Find a Therapist.
Seeking help in a time of crisis often does not
bring the help we really need. This booklet goes through most of
the practical considerations that should be a part of choosing a
counselor who is right for you and who will help guide you in
achieving your personal goals.
LDS Hinckley, Gordon B. "Reverence and Morality." Ensign, May 1987
LDS Holland, Jeffrey R. "Cast Not Away Therefore Your Confidence." Ensign, March 2000. Taken from a BYU Devotional Address delivered on March 2, 1999
LDS Holland, Jeffrey R. "I Stand All Amazed."
LDS Holland,
Jeffrey R. "Of Souls, Symbols, and
Sacraments." Taken from a BYU Devotional
Address delivered on January 12, 1988. Film version at the BYU Library. DVD at Deseret Book.
LDS Holland,
Jeffrey R. "Personal Purity."
Ensign, November 1998.
A slightly different version of his 1988 BYU Devotional
address, "Of Souls, Symbols, and Sacraments."
Hope and Recovery: A
Twelve-Step Guide for Healing From Compulsive Sexual Behavior.
1987. Published by Hazelden Educational Materials, P.O. Box 176,
Center City, MN 55012-0176.
This was one of the first books to comprehensively describe
the application of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous to
sexual addiction and compulsivity. It also includes a wide range
of personal stories in which recovering sexual addicts share
their experience, strength, and hope.
"How to Start an SCA Meeting" (useful ideas for any support group)
LDS Hulbert, Ryan J. The Sun Is Always
Shining: Finding Joy through the Light of Christ.
Simple, powerful techniques to find joy through
focusing on the Light of Christ. It's easy to let life's problems
and frustrations get us down, and to allow worry, stress, and
depression to prevent us from experiencing true joy. This
book can help people to have a more joyful perspective on
life by learning to recognize and follow the Light of
Christ. These unique concepts and techniques are easy
to use.
LDS Jeppsen,
Rod. Lord, I
Believe: Help Thou Mine Unbelief.
This book is for a family member who is trying
to deal with the discovery that their loved one is viewing
pornography or engaged in other compulsive behaviors. Even though
one may believe in Christ and His Atonement, the hurt and pain
caused from this shock is overwhelming. This book takes you on a
healing journey as you walk through the hurt, resentment and
anger created by your loved one’s choices. You will find
encouragement from others who have traveled down this lonely road
and discover what they have done to make healthily choices and
begin the healing process. The book contains numerous quotes from
the Apostles and Prophets that can guide and direct you. The
workbook format will help you to record your thoughts, take
responsibility for your emotions and learn productive ways to
turn your trial over to the Lord. He has the power to heal. This
book addresses the typical questions and points out the only sure
resolution - a Christ-centered pathway for healing. Each chapter
discusses one of the twelve Principles for spiritual and
emotional healing, based on the Articles of Faith. Application of
these principles will enable one to avoid inappropriate quilt,
endless self-blaming, and harmful attempts to control a loved
one.
LDS Jeppsen,
Rod. Turn Yourselves and
Live: Is Any Thing Too Hard for the Lord? ISBN
0-9661898-0-9. $18. Available from Evergreen, Deseret
Book, and BYU Bookstores.
This is a workbook with ten steps outlined for overcoming
compulsive sexual behaviors. It is not a book by a psychobabbling
professional. It's by a fellow struggler and former bishop who
has used Gospel truths to affect his own recovery.
Kasl, Charlotte Davis. Women,
Sex, and Addiction: A Search for Love and Power.
1989. Published by Ticknor & Fields, 52 Vanderbilt Avenue,
New York, NY 10017.
This book is a major contribution to the understanding and
healing of sex addiction, romance addiction, and sexual
codependency in women. It is full of wisdom and insight, shedding
light on what happens to women in our society, how they survive
it, and some roads to self-respect.
LDS Kastleman,
Mark. Healing Hearts Mending: Understanding and
Overcoming an Addiction to the Drug of the New Millennium,
Pornography.
LDS Kimball, Spencer W. The Miracle of
Forgiveness. Published by Bookcraft Publishers,
Salt Lake City, UT, 1969.
This book walks one through the repentance process, showing
love and compassion toward the sinner. President Kimball offers
us hope as he shows how the Lord can and will forgive sin.
Lamb & Brinley. Gospel Perspectives on Marital Intimacy.
Lauser, Mark. Faithful &
True: Healing the Wounds of Sexual Addiction. 1992.
Published by Zondervan Publishers, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI 49530.
This book approaches sex addiction and recovery from a
Biblical perspective. Dr. Laaser traces its roots in families and
in culture, shows how sex addiction can poison the lives of
pastors and lay people alike, and describes a Twelve-Step program
for treatment and recovery.
LDS LDS Church. Combatting
Pornography.
LDS LDS Church. Let Virtue Garnish Thy Thoughts.
LDS LDS Church -
Gospel Topics. Pornography Addiction Recovery Resources.
LDS LDS
Church News. Seven-Part Anti-Pornography Series.
LDS LDS Family Services. A Guide to
Addiction Recovery and Healing.
The 12-Step guide specifically prepared for the LDS Addiction
Recovery Program.
Also available in booklet form through LDS distribution centers
and in bookstores for $5.
LDS LDS Teen Help. Masturbation Addiction.
Lighted
Candle Society
Researches and distributes info regarding the
preservation and enhancement of moral values.
Lundberg, Gary & Joy. I Don't Have to Make Everything All Better.
Lutzer, Erwin. How to Say NO
to a Stubborn Habit. $10.
Gives Biblical strategies for resisting evil and overcoming
sin.
LDS Maxwell, Neal A. "A More Determined Discipleship." Ensign, Feb. 1979. Taken from a BYU Devotional Address delivered on October 10, 1978.
LDS Maxwell, Neal A. "Swallowed Up in the Will of the Father." Ensign, November 1995.
zMedinger, Alan P. "Lust: The Great Escape."
LDS McGrew, J. Michael, ed. "What Every Bishop Should Know
about Men with Pornography Addictions."
An excellent article that can help addicts and family
members, too.
LDS Millet, Robert. Alive in Christ.
LDS Millet, Robert L. "Healing Our Wounded Souls." Taken from an address delivered at the 2000 Evergreen International Conference Fireside.
Mower, Richard King, Ph.D. Overcoming
Depression.
Dr. Mower describes what depression is and gives some helpful
techniques for alleviating it and increasing joy. He identifies
four key areas that affect depression: 1.) thoughts & ways of
thinking, 2.) daily enjoyment of the world around us, 3.)
relationships with other people, and 4.) physical health.
LDS Nelson, Russell M. "Self-Mastery."
Newell, Lloyd D. The Divine
Connection. $14.
Understanding your inherent worth. Building healthy
self-esteem.
LDS Oaks, Dallin H. "Free Agency and
Freedom." Papers from the 3rd Annual Book of
Mormon Symposium, BYU, pp. 1-17.
This 10/11/87 fireside address discusses how wrong choices
limit our freedom. People susceptible to certain addictive
behaviors have impaired freedom, but still have agency and are
responsible for their acts.
LDS Oaks, Dallin H. "The Challenge to Become." Ensign, November 2000.
LDS Oaks, Dallin H. "Pornography." Ensign, May 2005, p. 87.
LDS Oaks, Dallin
H. "Timing." Taken from
a BYU Devotional Address delivered on January 29, 2002.
LDS Packer, Boyd K. "Brilliant Morning of Forgiveness".
LDS Packer, Boyd K. "Covenants." Ensign, November 1990.
LDS Packer, Boyd K. "The Light of Christ." Ensign, April 2005.
LDS Packer, Boyd K. "The Standard of Truth Has Been Erected." Ensign, November 2003.
LDS Packer, Boyd K. "Ye Are the Temple of God".
Peele, Stanton. Seven Tools to Beat Addiction.
New York: Three Rivers Press, 2004.
A hands-on, practical guide to overcoming addiction of any
kind. If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction but do
not find that 12-Step or other treatment programs work for you,
this book can help. A program for addiction recovery based on
research and clinical study and grounded in science is presented.
This program utilizes proven methods that people actually use to
overcome addiction, with or without treatment. It includes
in-depth, interactive exercises that show you how to outgrow
destructive habits by putting together the building blocks for a
balanced, fulfilling, responsible life. This approach is founded
on values, motivation, rewards, resources, support, maturity, and
higher goals. This no-nonsense guide will put you in charge of
your own recovery.
LDS Pontius.
Following the Light of Christ into His Presence.
A truly life-altering book that comes highly recommended. Deals
very well with the topic of having one's calling and election
made sure.
LDS Rasband, Ester. Confronting the Myth
of Self-Esteem: Twelve Keys to Finding Peace. $10.
An LDS approach to gaining confidence instead of the worldly
goal of self-esteem. Teaches how to overcome self-consciousness,
stop blaming others, and give with our hearts.
Rekers, George, ed. The Journal of Human Sexuality.
LDS Richman,
Larry L. Learning through Life's Trials.
Abbreviated
version given as a devotional address at BYU-Idaho on 30
October 2007.
This booklet reviews the nature, origins, and
purposes of adversity and includes suggestions on how to
patiently trust in the Lord and His eternal plan and how to use
these trials to learn and grow stronger.
Roberts, Ted (with foreword by Jack W. Hayford). Pure Desire: Helping People Break Free from Sexual Addictions. Paperback, 300 pp. ISBN: 0830723358. Gospel Light Publications, 1999. $12.
LDS Robinson, Jeffery W. "Overcoming
Masturbation" (DVD).
This 60-minute workshop at the 2000 Evergreen Conference
explores ways of overcoming masturbation. The
author lists 10 top lies Satan tells to keep someone
masturbating and gives 11 suggestions on how to overcome this
problem.
LDS Robinson,
Stephen. Believing Christ and Following
Christ. Salt Lake City:
Deseret Book Company.
Bro. Robinson illustrates the power of the Savior as he uses
analogies and parables, as well as scriptures and personal
experiences in these moving books. As long as we progress in some
degree, the Lord will be pleased and will bless us. We must not
only believe in Christ but also believe Him - believe that He has
the power to exalt us, that He can do what He claims. People will
better understand the doctrines of mercy, justification, and
salvation by grace after reading these books.
LDS Ropelato, Jerry. "Cyberporn and Internet Safety."
Satinover, Jeffery, M.D. Feathers of the Skylark: Compulsion, Sin, and Our Need for a Messiah.
Schaeffer, Brenda. Is It
Love or is it Addiction? 1987. Published by
Hazelden Educational Materials, P.O. Box 176, Center City, MN
55012-0176.
This book helps readers understand love addiction and to sort
out the unhealthy, addictive elements in their romantic
relationship. Brenda presents a solid theory of love addiction
and healthy love, with practical examples to illustrate her
concepts.
Schneider, Jennifer P. "How to Recognize the Signs of Sexual Addiction."
Schneider, Jennifer P & Burt. Sex, Lies, and Forgiveness: Couples
Speak on Healing from Sex Addiction.
First-hand information and healing words from couples dealing
with the challenges of sex addiction recovery.
LDS Scott, Richard G. "Finding the Way Back".
LDS Scott, Richard G. "Finding Forgiveness".
LDS Scott,
Richard G. "Healing
Your Damaged Life".
LDS Scott, Richard G. "Obtaining Help from the Lord".
LDS Scott, Richard G. "To Acquire Knowledge and the Strength to Use It Wisely." Ensign, June 2002. Taken from a BYU Devotional Address delivered on January 23, 2001.
LDS Scott,
Richard G. "To
Be Healed".
Priory.Com. "Sexual Disorders"
A psychological description.
LDS Signs of Sexual Addiction/Compulsion
Skoglund, Elizabeth. Loneliness.
Helps in understanding both the psychological and
spiritual aspects of loneliness. It speaks of how the problem of
loneliness is presented in the New Testament with both
psychological and spiritual aspects. Christ Himself had need of
relationships with His friends as well as with His Father.
Developing a healthy understanding of our own value is necessary
to finding others who will value our friendship and association.
The second half of the booklet centers on developing our
relationship with God and with others who share our values and
beliefs.
Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH). "Am I a Sex Addict?"
Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH). "Am I a Sex Addict? Women's Issues."
Stanford, Linda T. Strong at
the Broken Places. $5.
Refutes the idea that victims of abuse are inevitably trapped
in the cycle of abuse. Survivors can break free from the patterns
of victimization and abuse and go on to lead healthy and
fulfilling lives. Discusses key issues such as self-image,
intimacy, work, and spirituality. Often, successful people can
become strongest at their most injured places.
Truman, Karol K. Feelings Buried
Alive Never Die.
This book is very helpful in the process
of inner emotional healing and unique in its approach to getting
to the bottom of emotional hangups and really letting them go.
Watters, Steve. In Your
Face, In Your Mind: Resisting the Power of Pornography.
From the 2000 Focus on the Family series "Dare
to Dig Deeper," this booklet contains personal stories of
individuals who were addicted to pornography and their eventual
triumph over it. It explains the dangers and misconceptions it
creates in the minds and lives of those who indulge in it. It
also explains how it destroys, rather than creates, real
intimacy.
Weiss,
Douglas. The Final
Freedom: Pioneering Sexual Addiction Recovery.
January 1998. $23.
This claims to be the best information on sex addiction to
date. This book explains the biological and psychological reasons
someone becomes a sex addict. The new cycle of sex addiction as
well as a practical outline for early recovery is also found in
The Final Freedom.
Weiss,
Douglas, and Diane DeBuske.Women
Who Love Sex Addicts: Help for Healing from the Effects of a
Relationship with a Sex Addict. 1993. Published by
Discovery Press, 6500 West Freeway, Suite 202, Fort Worth, TX
76116. Revised 10/96.
A practical guide for sexual coaddicts
Westermeyer, Robert. Coping with Urges.
| Many of these items can be
obtained from LDS Cedar Fort Publications (800)759-2665 or websupport@cedarfort.com LDS Covenant Books (800)662-9545 or info@covenant-lds.com LDS Deseret Book (800) 453-4532 or via this online contact form LDS Seagull Books (800)999-6257 or sales@seagullbook.com LDS Evergreen Bookstore at (800)391-1000 or Info@EvergreenInternational.Org Exodus Books at (407)599-6872 or via this online form Regeneration Books (410)661-0284 or (703)591-4673 or via regenbalto@regenerationministries.org and other LDS bookstores near you. |
LDS Addiction
Recovery Program*
To locate the nearest ARP support group
(which can help with sexual and other addictions), visit their website or call LDS Family Services at (801)240-6500. If there is no support group
operating within a reasonable distance, you can get a group
started by having your stake president call LDS Family Services
and request an information and instruction packet.
AIDS & STD Information (Centers
for Disease Control)
(800)342-AIDS
AIDS Research Alliance of America
AIDS Resource Database of the American Psychiatric Association
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
LDS ARCH - Addiction Resource Center
for Healing
Specializing in same-gender attraction, addictions,
and obsessive disorders. Group therapy offered.
Jim Lewis and Rod Jeppson
9500 So. 500 West, Suite 107
Sandy, UT 84070
(801)673-1447 or (801)598-3332
Befrienders - Need to talk to someone?
They work worldwide to provide emotional support and reduce
suicide. They listen to people who are in distress. They don't
judge them or tell them what to do - they listen.
LDS
Clean-LDS*
An e-mail support group for people with pornography problems.
Founded and moderated by Rex Goode.
Codependents of Sexual Addiction (COSA)*
CyberSexualAddiction.Com
Articles, books, self-test, and links to other
resources.
LDS Heart
t' Heart*
12-step organization founded by Colleen Bernhard of Utah
State University for addictions with an emphasis on the Book of
Mormon
E-mail: help@heart-t-heart.org
Internet
Filtering and Accountability Programs:
http://k9webprotection.com
(free)
http://www.safefamilies.org/SoftwareTools.php#weblock
(free)
http://x3watch.com
(free and paid versions)
http://www.opendns.org
(free and paid versions)
Internet Filter Reviews:
http://www.internetfilterreview.com
http://www.freeinternetfilterreview.com
More Internet safety software and reviews
LDS Latter-day
Sexual Recovery Website
LDS LDS Therapists listed at LDSR
LDS LDS Family Services
James B. Lewis
10 E. South Temple #1250
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801)240-6500
(800)453-3860 (LDS Church switchboard)
LDS LDS Depression Support online support group*
LDS LDS-Divorce online support group*
LDS LDS-Divorce-Support online support group*
LDS LDS-Divorced-Dads online support group*
LDS LDS-Hope online support group* (for people who are HIV+)
LDS Mental Health Resource Foundation
Library
Includes resources on addiction, depression,
codependence, marriage & divorce, pornography, suicide, etc.
Same-Gender Attraction Guidebook
Articles on same-gender attraction
Other LDS resources on same-gender attraction
Pornography addiction recovery resources
Suicide prevention and grief resources
LDS Thomas E. Pritt, Ph.D. and Ann F. Pritt, MS
690 E. Center Street
Kaysville, UT 84037
(801)544-1166
Program for Sexual Dependency and
Sexual Trauma
(in particular, Dr. Patrick J. Carnes)
Del Amo Hospital
23700 Camino del Sol
Torrance, CA 90505
LDS Provident Living -- Social
& Emotional Strength
Library of Helpful
Information (incl.
discussions of things like abuse, anxiety, conflict resolution,
depression, divorce, homosexuality, marriage, mental health,
parenting, pornography, self-esteem, single adulthood, suicidal
ideation, and more. A service of LDS Family Services.
LDS Repentant Saints*
Repentant Saints is an online support group for
Latter-day Saints and others who wish to overcome inappropriate
attractions toward minors or other particularly destructive moral
weaknesses.
LDS Ruth and Esther*
An online support group for LDS women who have been
affected by sexual abuse
LDS Salt Lake Counseling Center
Sexual Trauma & Recovery (STAR)
Mark Chamberlain, Dan Gray, Todd Olson
151 E. 5600 South #204
Murray, UT 84107
(801)262-2400
Setting
Captives Free
A conservative Christian organization offering online
mentored courses in Biblical principles that can help people
overcome the challenges of the modern world.
Way of Purity, a free 60-day Christian
sexual addiction recovery program that emphasizes the teachings
of the Scriptures and offers daily help from mentors who have
successfully overcome their own addictive problems
Note that some mentors have had some theological differences with
LDS participants, but most share the same goals we have for
developing a deeper relationship with the Saviour.
Sex
Addicts Anonymous (SAA)*
P.O.Box 70949
Houston, TX 77270
(713) 869-4902
E-mail: info@saa-recovery.org
SAA support groups
Información en español
Sex
& Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA)*
P.O. Box 650010
West Newton, MA 02165-0010
(617)332-1845
Local and online support groups
The 12 Steps of SLAA
Sexaholics Anonymous (SA)*
P.O. Box 111910
Nashville, TN 37222
Sexual Addiction Recovery Resources
Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (SCA)*
P.O. Box 1585
Old Chelsea Station
New York, NY 10011
(800)977-HEAL
E-mail: info@sca-recovery.org
Other SCA contact data
SCA Online Support Groups
(Get password for entry from info@sca-recovery.org or anon-7901@anon.twwells.com.)
Sexual Recovery Anonymous*
Contact: http://www.sexualrecovery.org/ContactUs.htm
Support groups
Society for
the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH)
Versión en español
We do our best to include the best Gospel-supportive resources in these pages, but organizations and people are seldom perfect, and you will still need to use prayerful judgment to know what can help you to achieve your divine potential.
If you can offer more sites or suggestions for this service, or if we can be of further assistance to you, please write LDS_SSA@yahoo.com.
**For those who could benefit, there is also a list of Resources for Recovery from Same-Sex Attraction Issues available on this site.