Resources
12 Step Programs for Addiction
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): AA.org
- Al-Anon and Alateen: Al-Anon.org
- Gamblers Anonymous: gamblersanonymous.org
- Narcotics Anonymous: na.org
Podcasts about Addiction Recovery
- The Bubble Hour: BlogTalkRadio.com/BubbleHour
- Clean and Sober Radio: CleanandSoberBroadcasting.com
Christian Resources on Addiction
- Gentle & Lowly by Dane Ortlund
- Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave by Ed Welch
- Crossroads: A Step-By-Step Guide Away from Addictions (Study Guide) by Ed Welch
- Steps: Gospel Centered Recovery by Matt Chandler & Michael Snetzer
- God’s Grace in Your Suffering by David Powlison
- Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life Doesn’t Make Sense by Paul Tripp
- Redemption by Mike Wilkerson
Christian Resources on Sex Addiction
- “Healing the Wounds of Sexual Addiction” by Mark Laaser
- “Clean: A Proven Plan for Men Committed to Sexual Integrity” by Doug Weiss
- “No Stones: Women Redeemed from Sexual Addiction” by Marnie Ferree. (Marnie Ferree is one of the very first women to speak publicly about her journey out of sexual addiction).
- “Wired for Intimacy” by William Struthers
- “False Intimacy” by Harry Schaumburg
- “Ashamed No More: A Pastor’s Journey Through Sexual Addiction” by T.C. Ryan
Sexual Infidelity/Betrayed Partner Resources
- “Intimate Deception: Healing the Wounds of Sexual Addiction” by Sheri Keffer
- “Mending a Shattered Heart: A Guide for Partners of Sex Addicts” by Stephanie Carnes
- “Courageous Love: A Couple’s Guide to Conquering Betrayal” by Stephanie Carnes
Trauma/Sexual Abuse Resources
- “The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse” by Allender & Lee-Thorpe
- “Healing the Wounded Heart: The Heartache of Sexual Abuse and the Hope of Transformation” by Dan Allender
- “The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma” by Bessel van der Kolk
12-Step Programs Dedicated to Helping Those with Compulsive Sexual Behaviors
- Sexaholics Anonymous (SA), www.sa.org
- Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA), www.saa-recovery.org
- Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (SRA), www.sexualrecovery.org
- Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA), www.slaafws.org
Support Groups Dedicated to Helping Spouses and Partners Impacted by Sexual Betrayal and Compulsive Sexual Behaviors
- Partners of Sex Addicts (POSA), www.posarc.com
- Infidelity Survivors Anonymous (ISA), www.isurvivors.org
- Co-Dependants Anonymous International (CODA), www.coda.org
- Co-Dependants of Sex-Addicts (COSA), www.cosa-recovery.org
- S-Anon, www.sanon.org
- Sex and Relationship Healing Webinars. This is a great resource, with all kinds of webinars available.
- Facebook Support Groups: Partners of Sex Addicts Support Group (Doug Weiss’ group for women struggling with their husband’s sexual acting out); Married and Alone Support Group (Doug Weiss’ group for female partners of Intimacy Anorexics)