Is Full Recovery From Sex Addiction Possible?

Sex addiction is one of the most insidious and most challenging to treat types of addiction. For many in the throes of this addiction, it is also one of the most difficult to recover from. Many people have to go through years of treatment and therapy before they can declare themselves free from the most […]

Is Online Counseling Effective?

The advent of digital technology has brought about many changes in our lives. This includes the ways by which we obtain and receive services such as healthcare. Nowadays, we are just as likely to receive counseling online as to consult with a therapist in an office. For an increasing number of people, online counseling that […]

Can a Marriage Survive Infidelity Without Counseling?

Even the most harmonious marriages go through difficult periods occasionally. Most such problems tend to be insignificant and can be resolved with a good heart-to-heart talk. But what if the issue is something more serious, such as infidelity? What if a partner has violated the trust and harmony of the marriage by cheating? To Seek […]

What is Process Addiction?

Addiction comes in many forms, some of which don’t necessarily involve substance dependence. For some, addiction could take the form of compulsive behavior over which the individual has no control. Take process addiction, for example. Also known as behavioral addiction, this is a condition characterized by the compulsion to engage in harmful activities or behavior. […]

What Makes Group Therapy Successful On The Road To Recovery?

Group therapy is a common component of many addiction therapies and recovery programs. For people dealing with sex addiction, it may help develop a deeper understanding of the issues and the circumstances surrounding them. Group therapy can be useful at every stage of recovery. But its value can be especially apparent during the later stages […]

Common Triggers Of A Sex Addiction Relapse: Things To Avoid

People going through recovery often have to deal with numerous challenges and obstacles along the way. The road to recovery can be long and arduous, and it can be difficult to stay the course. People dealing with sex addiction often come across triggers that threaten to undermine their progress and cause a relapse into old […]

How Do You Heal Love Addiction?

Love addiction is characterized by a chronic and compulsive desire for romantic love. In some, it may be characterized by the excessive pursuit of love to the extent that it has a detrimental effect on the person’s life. For most people, love addiction stems from a desire to derive a sense of security or self-worth […]

What Is Considered Hypersexual Behavior?

Hypersexuality is characterized by a sudden increase in libido or the frequent occurrence of libidinous desires or behavior. Professionals in the mental healthcare industry may clinically diagnose the condition. Nowadays, the term ‘hypersexuality’ is commonly used in preference to “nymphomania” and “satyriasis.” These terms were previously used to refer to similar conditions in women and […]

Are There Withdrawal Symptoms For Sex Addiction?

Like food and sleep, sex is a basic physiological need. Even Maslow’s hierarchy places it in the same category as breathing. Hence, it is not uncommon for individuals, male or female, to seek satisfaction from it. It’s essential, though, to note that wanting sex and being sexually addicted are not one and the same. Sex […]

When Does Loving Sex Become A Sex Addiction?

There are lots of reasons to love sex. Studies show that it triggers the release of endorphins and oxytocins in the brain. Endorphins keep people from being irritable and feeling depressed, while oxytocins make people calm and content. Sex also alleviates stress by reducing the release of cortisol and adrenaline. Improved quality of sleep, stronger […]

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"Coeur d'Alene Counseling understood the severity of my illness and helped me resolve rooted issues formed as a young girl. The program’s curricula and methodology allowed me to reconnect to my family."

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"This program allowed me to heal from the destructive patterns of Love Addiction. I now live a life filled with hope and serenity. "

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"I was unaware that Love Addiction had such a powerful control over my mind. It wasn’t until my life became unmanageable and chaotic that I sought help. Coeur d'Alene Counseling’s expertise and guidance gave me tools to find freedom. I am now a whole, authentic woman who lives a peaceful, purposed filled life. "

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"I felt that I could never be helped because my addiction wasn’t something that could be treated. But I was wrong – thank God I found Coeur d'Alene Counseling."

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"Rarely was there a moment that I did not feel like I was at my end. This program has taught me to strengthen my mind, and sobriety is leading me to a future."

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"I have a relationship with my kids again."

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"Sex addiction nearly took my life. Recovery has saved it"

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