Resources

Dr. Patrick Carnes’s Facing the Shadow offers a clear, step-by-step recovery path for sex addiction. Using the “thirty-task model,” it helps readers confront denial, build awareness, and commit to change with exercises rooted in Twelve Step principles.

This book breaks through denial with practical tools and compassionate guidance, offering clear actions to overcome shame and hopelessness. It’s a trusted, structured resource for anyone ready to reclaim their life from addiction.

Sex Addiction 101 by Robert Weiss explores the rise of sex, porn, and love addiction in the digital age. It explains the nature of this complex disease, its impact on diverse populations, and strategies for managing online temptations, making it a vital resource for individuals, loved ones, and clinicians.

This book provides expert guidance for understanding and treating sex addiction while addressing its unique challenges in the modern era. Practical strategies and insights make it essential for anyone affected by or working to overcome this issue.

Porn Addiction 101: Understanding and Healing" is a straightforward and insightful guide for anyone struggling with pornography addiction. It breaks down the psychological and physical aspects of addiction, helping readers understand the root causes. 

With practical recovery strategies and effective healing methods, this book is an invaluable resource for taking back control and creating a healthier, more fulfilling life.

The Betrayal Bind explores the paradox faced by betrayed partners: the need for connection to heal while feeling unsafe connecting with their partner. It introduces fresh concepts and insights to navigate betrayal trauma and rebuild trust.

This book provides a clear understanding of betrayal trauma, attachment-based reactions, and a proven path to healing. It’s an essential resource for anyone seeking support after infidelity or sexual betrayal.

Courageous Love: A Couples Guide to Conquering Betrayal" by Dr. Stefanie Carnes is a must-read for couples working to rebuild trust after betrayal, infidelity, or pornography addiction. Dr. Carnes provides a clear, step-by-step path to healing, packed with practical exercises and real-life stories. 

Her approach focuses on fostering empathy, compassion, and understanding, helping couples reconnect and restore intimacy. If you’re ready to tackle the challenges of rebuilding your relationship together, this book offers the guidance you need.

Mending a Shattered Heart: A Guide for Partners of Sex Addicts" by Dr. Stefanie Carnes is an essential resource for those grappling with the betrayal of a partner's sex addiction. This compassionate guide offers practical advice and real-life examples to help you navigate the complex emotions and decisions that follow such a discovery. 

Dr. Carnes addresses critical questions like whether to stay in the relationship, how to establish healthy boundaries, and what to communicate to your children. By focusing on your healing journey, this book empowers you to make informed choices and find a path forward, whether that means rebuilding the relationship or moving on.