With Christian group counseling, you can instantly have a strong team of allies made of like-minded people who are ready to battle with you and for you on your quest for recovery. Group counseling offers you a tight-knit band of brothers (or sisters) who will walk with you in a time when you need support the most. You’ll never feel alone, ashamed, or helpless when you join with us. Together, we will find the tools you need for freedom and healing.
The Benefit of Gathering Together
One of the best things about Christian group counseling is knowing that others struggle as you do. Even though everyone experiences sexual addiction in a different way, the symptoms and effects are similar for most everyone. Having a safe, judgement-free space full of people who are committed to helping you succeed can make all the difference for your recovery.
Some other benefits of group counseling for sex addiction include:
- New perspectives – It’s easy to become stuck in a rut of thinking. One of the wonderful things about group counseling is it offers you the perspective of others, sometimes creating a snowball effect of new ideas and positive change for you and the group.
- Discovering connection with others – One of the fundamental causes and effects of sexual addiction is a lack of intimate, healthy relationships. This isn’t limited to romantic relationships, but also those with friends and family. Group counseling gives you skills for building fully-connected relationships with loved ones in your life.
- A place to share your story – One thing that many who struggle with sex addiction have in common is a life lived in secrecy. Having a safe place to lay down your heavy burden openly is very relieving. You also learn healthy ways of self-expression, which can be a huge part of your recovery.
- Lasting support – Group counseling often builds lasting friendships that can help you maintain sobriety after counseling ends, and support you during times of difficulty.
What Happens in Group Counseling?
You will meet with the group counselor one-on-one before the first group session so you have opportunity to talk about your goals and what to expect in group sessions. Sexual addiction recovery groups pull from various counseling methods to offer a well-rounded approach that works for everyone in the group. Together you will learn skills for dealing with unwanted urges, gaining control of your thoughts, forming healthy habits, building strong relationships, and preventing relapse.
