LIBERTAS

 

Freedom

 

THE ISSUE:


Internet porn is the drug of our day, and it has serious consequences on our relationships, our brain, and our community.

Three things make it such a difficult struggle to overcome:

  1. Anonymity

  2. Accessibility

  3. Affordability

Anonymity, because it can be accessed in total secret.

Accessibility, because our technology can access it any time and any place.

Affordability, because of the increasing number of free sites which offer it.

It requires virtually no upfront sacrifice on our parts to consume, and helps us cope with stress and loneliness.

For Catholic's this behavior causes us to feel shame and self-loathing because it is deeply associated with our concept of sin. However, the trust is more complex than that and often stems from experiences beyond your initial control.

In reality, an addiction to pornography is less about the need for sex.

It is a coping mechanism for dealing with emotional or relational pain.

Much like drugs or alcohol, sexual stimulation releases hormones and chemicals in the body that snumb negative emotions or memories, including loneliness, anxiety, fear, stress, disappointment and pain.

The root problem is not about the desire of sex, it’s about using pornography to cope with something much deeper.


At Archangel Catholic, we believe that God desires to free you from pornography and false-intimacy.

Rather than meeting you with guilt and shame, He seeks to restore you with grace and tenacity. Only then can you experience the beauty of relationship as it is meant to be.


THE GROUP:


This is a highly confidential group of men, 18 years and older, who desire personal, spiritual, and relational restoration from pornography.

This style of group therapy is different from accountability groups, small group bible studies, etc. We focus on the core issues related to addictions, while at the same time address issues around masculinity and sexuality from a therapeutic, restorative and Catholic perspective.

Group sessions consist of psycho-educational material, sharing struggles, and processing the progressive actions of cutting out porn from your life. Each man will also have the opportunity to tell his story and receive support from other members as we journey towards healing together.



JOINING THE GROUP:


If you are interested in joining the group, please call 208-557-1780 to schedule a free 30-minute consultation.