
Recovery Resources
Find resources below to support sex addiction recovery helping prospective clients as well as Ridgeback Recovery alumni.
In addition to the below resources, the Ridgeback Recovery Blog is full of personal recovery stories and tips.
Suicide Prevention
It's not uncommon in the field of compulsive sexual behaviors to hear of people wanting to harm themselves due to the problems associated with their sexual behaviors.
If you need to talk
Dial 988
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States and its territories.
12-Step Groups for Sex and Porn Addicts
The fellowship of 12-step recovery introduces a community of addicts working their recovery, and introduces fellowship so that you are not alone in your recovery.
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Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA)
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Porn Addicts Anonymous (PAA)
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Recovery Dharma (RD)
Internet Filtering and Accountability Programs for Sex Addicts
An accountability partner is an essential component to blocking porn. Ask your 12-step sponsor to be your accountability partner. Alternately your therapist can serve this role. The partner is best not a family member,
The objective of Internet Filtering and Accountability Programs is to support recovering sex addicts by providing tools to maintain sobriety and rebuild trust. These programs should include a customizable internet filter with blacklisting and whitelisting options, allowing specific sites to be blocked or unblocked regardless of preset levels. They should also feature an accountability function, notifying an accountability partner of the user’s online activities, including visited websites, blocked site attempts, chat logs, GPS location (on mobile devices), and usage times. This feature should be customizable, offering daily, weekly, monthly, on-demand, or instant notifications for proscribed internet use. Top-rated programs for sexual addiction recovery are:​
Always verify compatibility with your devices on the publisher’s website. Ensure the license covers multiple devices, such as a home computer, laptop, and smartphone. Remember, no filtering software is foolproof; these tools should aid recovery by maintaining sobriety (via filtering) and rebuilding trust (via accountability), not enforce it.
Find a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist
A Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) is a licensed professional who has received specialized training and certification to treat individuals struggling with sexual addiction or compulsive sexual behavior. The certification is typically offered through specific training programs, such as the one provided by the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP), which was founded by Dr. Patrick Carnes, a leading expert in the field of sexual addiction. A CSAT certified therapist can be found at IITAP. Ridgeback Recovery utilizes CSAT therapists throughout the 6-week recovery boot camp.
Shame Reduction
Reducing shame is a deeply personal process that involves understanding its roots and actively working to counteract its effects. As Brené Brown highlights, shame thrives in secrecy but loses power when we share our stories and practice self-compassion. It often stems from feelings of unworthiness or fear of judgment, but can be diminished by challenging negative self-talk, practicing mindfulness, and focusing on your strengths. Self-care, gratitude, and seeking professional help can also reinforce your sense of worth. Remember, shame is a feeling, not a fact, and it does not define you. By treating yourself with kindness and surrounding yourself with supportive people, you can gradually reduce shame and build a healthier relationship with yourself.