Recovery Resources for Sexual Addiction
Comprehensive, Christian Materials for Healing and Restoring Healthy Intimacy
This curated collection of Christian sexual addiction recovery materials and intimacy resources is designed to support your healing journey. From self-assessment tools to specialized books, workshops, and treatment options, these resources provide Christ-centered approaches to recovery and healthy sexuality.
Sexual Addiction Recovery Books & Materials
Sexual Addiction Assessment Tools
SAST DOWNLOAD – Sexual Addiction Screening Test (Free Assessment)
Unwanted Sexual Behaviors (USB) Assessment – Comprehensive evaluation tool for recovery planning
Psychology Tools – Free Assessments for Addiction and Related Conditions
Christ-Centered Sexual Addiction Recovery Programs
Intensive Workshops & Treatment Centers
- Men / Spouses: Dr. Mark Laaser – www.FaithfulandTrue.com
- Female Sex & Love Addicts: Marnie Ferree – www.BethesdaWorkshops.org
- LGBTQ+ Discipleship Programs: Portland Fellowship – Differing Views PDF
- HopeQuest Christian Treatment Center: Residential & Outpatient Programs
- Pine Grove Treatment: www.pinegrovetreatment.com
Professional Counseling Resources
- Center for Regional Care – USA
- Restoration Counseling of Atlanta
- Focus on the Family – Counseling Services
- International Sexual Addiction Services
Professional Certification Programs
- www.iitap.com – International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals
- www.c-sasi.org – Christian Sex Addiction Specialists International
- www.aacc.net – American Association of Christian Counselors
Sexual Addiction Recovery Books & Materials
Core Recovery Resources
- LIFE Recovery Guide for Addictive Behaviors – Ralph Spiller / Mark Laaser (Primary workbook for sexual addiction recovery)
- LIFE Grieving Guide – Workbook for processing loss in recovery
- Healing the Wounds of Sexual Addiction – Mark Laaser
- Faithful and True – Mark Laaser
- Unwanted – Jay Springer
- Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction – Patrick Carnes
- False Intimacy – Dr. Harry Schaumburg
- Breaking Free – Russell Willingham
Women’s Sexual Addiction Recovery
- No Stones – Marnie Ferree
- Making Advances – Marnie Ferree
- She’s Got a Secret – Douglas Weiss
- Every Woman’s Battle – Arterburn and Shannon Etheridge
- Addicted to Love – Stephen Arterburn
For Spouses & Partners
- Shattered Vows – Debra Laaser
- The Journey, Book 1 – Melissa Haas
- S.A.R.A.H. – Spouses of Addicts Rebuilding and Healing – Richard Blankenship
- Spouses of Sex Addicts Hope for the Journey – Richard Blankenship
- Every Heart Restored – Arterburn and Stoeker
- Rebuilding Trust: For Couples Committed to Recovery – Jennifer and Burt Schneider
Christian Intimacy Resources
Healthy Biblical Sexuality & Marital Intimacy
- Seven Desires of the Heart – Mark and Debra Laaser
- Boundaries in Marriage – Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend
- The Celebration of Sex – Dr. Doug Rosenau
- The Great Sex Rescue
- The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work – John M. Gottman
- The Love Prescription – The Gottman Institute
- When Two Become One: Achieving Sexual Intimacy in Marriage – Chris & Rachel McCluskey
- The Celebration of Sex After 50 – Dr. Doug Rosenau and James Childerston
- Restoring the Pleasure – Cliff & Joyce Penner
Biblical Sexuality Resources
- Sex & the Single Girl – Dr. Juli Slattery
- Passion Pursuit, What Kind of Love Are You Making – Dr. Juli Slattery
- Rethinking Sexuality – Dr. Juli Slattery
- The Council on Biblical Manhood & Womanhood
- God, Sex & Your Marriage – Dr. Juli Slattery
- Sexual Morality in a Christless World – Matthew Rueger
Digital Recovery Resources & Podcasts
Podcasts & Online Learning
- Faithful and True Ministries – Sexual addiction recovery podcast
- Men of Valor – Laaser
- LIFE Recovery Model (LRM) Video
- Java with Juli – Biblical sexuality podcast
- Pure Sex Radio
Online Filters & Digital Safeguards
- Qustodio #1 Parental Control
- Top Consumer Reviews Internet Filters
- Internet Filter Comparison Chart
- Protect Young Minds – Resources
- Covenant Eyes – Ally Parent
- Canopy – Family internet filtering solution
- Bark – Parental control app for monitoring online activities
Additional Recovery Support Resources
Neurobiology of Addiction
- Neurobiology of Addiction – Swann, Moeller, Lijffijt
- Wired for Intimacy – William Struthers
- Hooked Up and Tied Down: The Neurological Consequences of Sadomasochism
- Dopamine Nation – Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence – Dr. Anna Lembke
Family & Relationship Resources
- Boundaries – Dr. Cloud & Townsend
- Love Is a Choice – Hemfelt, Minirth and Meier
- From Bondage to Bonding, Escaping Codependency, Embracing Biblical Love
- Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself – Melody Beattie
- Raising Boys & Girls – Tools & Tips
For Parents: Discussing Sexuality with Children
- Talking to Your Kids About Sex – Mark Laaser
- Honest Talk – John Fort
- Good Pictures Bad Pictures 7+ (& Jr 3-6)
- God Made All of Me
- The Story of Me
- Before I Was Born
- The Talk: 7 Lessons to Introduce Your Child to Biblical Sexuality
- Capable:
- Digital Parenting Minute Videos
- Social Media & Mobile Phone Contract
- Cell Phone Permit
Begin Your Recovery Journey Today
These Christian sexual addiction recovery materials and intimacy resources can guide you toward healing and restoration. Remember, you are not alone on this journey.