You are not alone! God can and will help you overcome your situation.
Talk with others who are in recovery. Learn how they overcame.
Get active in the Christians in Recovery Message Boards http://christians-in-recovery.org/ubb/
Go to CIR meetings: Meeting Schedule, You will be able to communicate with others who are helping loved ones and with those who have recovered. Ask questions and get answers from people who can share their own experience, faith, strength and hope.
We strongly suggest that you print out these helpful pamphlets, read them offline and keep copies for you to refer to:
Day One: My First 24 Hours in Recovery
http://christians-in-recovery.org/Issues_WhereStart_DayOne
The Next 24 Hours and the Rest of My Life
http://christians-in-recovery.org/Issues_WhereStart_This24Hours
The Christians in Recovery Web site is loaded with thousands of pages of information and files designed to help you learn more about and conquer sex, love and/or porn addiction. Check out:
First Things First:
http://christians-in-recovery.org/Tools_WhereStart_1stThings
Where to Start Recovery
http://christians-in-recovery.org/Issues_WhereStart_Start
Frequently Asked Questions
http://christians-in-recovery.org/Tools_FAQ
Also see:
http://christians-in-recovery.org/Issues_Sex
Bible Studies for Sex Addiction
Worksheets for Sex Addiction
The Christians in Recovery Workbook & Meeting Guide
Christians in Recovery Devotional Journal
This excellent booklet will help:
Biblical Counseling
Biblical counselors have been trained to utilize the Bible in a
counseling context by applying practical and hopeful biblical
principles to real life situations and problems. Christians who
find they are struggling with various problems need an understanding
of the awesome resources available in biblical solutions that offer real
hope and practical help.
Software for recovery:
http://Self-helpSoftware.com
To find help and meetings locally:
International Directory of Christian Recovery Ministries, Groups & Organizations
http://christians-in-recovery.org/MinistryDatabase
Read everything you can get your hands on regarding
recovery. You can browse the books below at:
http://RecoveryBooks.com
The 12 Steps A Spiritual Journey (Workbook with guide for leading a group)
http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?sku=05443&event=AFF&p=1015079
The 12 Steps for Christians (accompanies above)
http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?sku=05060&event=AFF&p=1015079
Power to Choose, 12 Steps to Wholeness (excellent workbook)
http://amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=0963345400/christiansinreco/
Answers in the Heart: Daily Meditations For Men And Women Recovering From Sex Addiction
http://www.hazelden.org/OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?AID=10273664&item=1788&PID=1414848
Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous
http://www.hazelden.org/OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?AID=10273664&item=3185&PID=1414848
False Intimacy: Understanding the Struggle of Sexual Addiction
http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&p=1015079&item_no=83029
Men’s Secret Wars
http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&p=1015079&item_no=757173
Every Woman’s Battle: Discovering God’s Plan for Sexual and Emotional Fulfillment
http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&p=1015079&item_no=66851
Pure Freedom: Breaking the Addiction to Pornography
http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&p=1015079&item_no=0430X
A Practical Guide to Victory in Christ
Order From: http://www.overcomersinchrist.org/store/scripts/prodView.asp?idProduct=1
Overcomers in Christ
P.O. Box 34460
Omaha, NE 68134
ph.402-573-0966
Celebrate Recovery Participant’s Guides Set
http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?sku=21072&event=AFF&p=1015079
Victory Over the Darkness Book and Study Guide
Neil T. Anderson / Harvest House
Bondage Breaker
Neil T. Anderson / Harvest House
Bondage Breaker Study Guide
Neil T. Anderson / Harvest House
A Hunger for Healing Workbook
Then look under “Where to Start” at http://RecoveryBooks.com
We suggest any Christian who is in recovery or trying to recover from ANYTHING get copies of these Bibles:
Life Recovery Bible
Published by Tyndale House Publishers.This Bible is specially annotated for recovering Christians and is a wonderful source of support and healing.
Serenity: A Companion for Twelve Step Recovery
(New King James Version- New Testament Psalms & Proverbs)
by Dr. Robert Hemfelt and Dr. Richard Fowler
Recovery Devotional Bible
(complete Bible-NIV version)
Includes 365 meditations and extensive notes
Zondorvan Publishers
Then look under “Where to Start” at http://RecoveryBooks.com
We suggest any Christian who is in recovery or trying to recover
from ANYTHING get copies of these Bibles:
New Freedom Bible
http://christians-in-recovery.org//software/recoverbible.html
“Life Recovery Bible”
http://amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=084233341X/christiansinreco/
Published by Tyndale House Publishers.This Bible is specially annotated for
recovering Christians and is a wonderful source of support and healing.
“Serenity: A Companion for Twelve Step Recovery”
(New King James Version- New Testament Psalms & Proverbs),
http://amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=0840715420/christiansinreco/
by Dr. Robert Hemfelt and Dr. Richard Fowler,
“Recovery Devotional Bible ” (complete Bible-NIV version)
http://amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=0310916003/christiansinreco/
Includes 365 meditations and extensive notes
Zondorvan Publishers
My Spiritual Journey (Bible and Journal)
http://amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=0842345019/christiansinreco
This will help readers discover themselves through
readings, journaling, and follow-through questions.
It includes many features from the Life Recovery Bible,
including book introductions Twelve Step devotionals,
Recovery Principle devotionals, Serenity Prayer devotionals,
and others.
Live It Now New Testament
http://amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=0842334998/christiansinreco/
The topical index in the front of this New Living Translation New
Testament points you directly to passages that are relevant to what you
are going through right now, thus making it a very useful guide in
today’s struggles, trials, and needs.
You may also want to contact these organizations for meeting
information:
S-Anon International Family Groups (for spouses or friends of sexaholics)
Central Office
P.O. Box 111242
Nashville, TN 37222-1242
(615) 833-3152
Sex Addicts Anonymous
International Service Organization
P.O.Box 70949
Houston, Tx 77270
(713) 869-4902
Sex and Love Addicts Anonumous (SLAA)
The Augustine Fellowship
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous, Fellowship Wide Services
PO Box 119 New Town Branch
Boston, MA 02258
(617) 332-1845
Sexaholics Anonymous
Central Office
P.O. Box 111910
Nashville, TN 37222-1910
http://www.sa.org/
Email: saico@sa.org
Phone: (615) 331-6230, FAX: (615) 331-6901
Sexual Compulsives Anonymous
P.O. Box 1585, Old Chelsea Station
New York, NY 10011
1-800-977-HEAL
Web — http://www.sca-recovery.org/
Email: info@sca-recovery.org
Possible sources of referrals to Christian counselors:
American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)
2421 W. Pratt #1398
Chicago, IL 60645
800-526-8673
American Association of Pastoral Counselors
9504A Lee Highway
Fairfax, Virginia 22031-2303
Phone: 703-385-6967
FAX: 703-352-7725
http://www.aapc.org/
National Association of Nouthetic Counselors (NANC)
3600 W. 96th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46268-2905
Phone: (317) 337-9100
Fax: (317) 337-9199
E-Mail: info@nanc.org
http://nanc.org
International Association of Biblical Counselors (IABC)
11500 Sheridan Boulevard
Denver, CO 80020
Telephone: 303-469-IABC
Fax: 303-469-1787
http://iabc.net
Association of Christian Therapists (ACT)
14440 Cherry Lane Court #215
Laurel, MD 10707
301-470-ACTS
National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA)
3650 17th Street
Sarasota, FL 34235
(941) 951-6177
Christian Association for Psycholgical Studies (CAPS)
PO Box 310400
New Braunfels, TX 78131-0400
This is not an endorsement or recommendation of any organization
or group. Listings are provided as a courtesy, not as an obligation.
It is up to the reader to determine whether these organizations
suits his or her purposes, interests and beliefs.
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