Posts under ‘internet addiction’

That’s an odd blog title, eh? But it is true~ I hesitate to add “Addiction” as the last word of this post title because there is such debate in the field about whether sex addiction or internet addiction exists. So let’s just say, if you are struggling with finding balance in your life, and things [...]

I was just reviewing my Delicious bookmarks for a curriculum I am revising and I revisited several articles that really capture the diversity of online therapy and how varied and wide the delivery methods are now. I thought I would share the articles here. These are not academic articles so the yawn factor should be [...]

I recently was introduced to an awesome website that I thought I would share with everyone.  The name of the site is the Kristin Helms Internet Safety Foundation and the website is http://www.kristinhelmsfoundation.org/. It is through tragedy that we are privy to such a wonderful collection of tips and information. Kristin met a sexual predator [...]

I have a twitter account now. http://twitter.com/TherapyOnline   I am “hooked.”  I have actually received a lot of valuable info from other tweets I follow- sometimes the latest articles are posted on twitter before I see the article anywhere else.  Some days I tweet more than others- some of my posts are mundane, a few profound…and [...]

  Press Release dated 01.26.09 . Counselor Specializes in Internet and Cybersex Addiction offering in-office and online counseling .  E-mail | Print | (MMD Newswire) January 26, 2009 — While DeeAnna sees clients who are dealing with a variety of issues, she has seen the rise in internet-related problems over the past several years. DeeAnna began offering [...]

In an effort to better understand the intersection between sex and cyberspace with respect to attitudes and behavior, The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy and CosmoGirl.com commissioned a survey of teens and young adults to explore electronic activity. These tips are offered in the publication as a result of the study. 5 [...]

Ok so I ran across a Press Release today that caught my eye.  My first reaction was a sort of chuckle to myself but then I thought, “Hmmm…for folks who are not completely out of control and just need a little self-help, this might be a great thing…” So what is this great tool that stops the [...]

I read a very poignant article today in the New York Times, Modern Love column- Facing My Obsession, in the Flesh by Benoit Denizet-Lewis.  This essay is adapted from his book, “America Anonymous: Eight Addicts in Search of a Life” (Simon & Schuster). If you are one that wonders if your thoughts and actions about sex [...]

I thought I would share some of my all-time favorite book recommendations as well as a couple of new additions.  When folks come to see me for counseling I often make book recommendations based on what they have identified as their issue of concern ranging from parenting to recovering from internet addiction.  In these recommendations [...]

With the news of a recent suicide committed live via the internet (see the story here), diligence to monitor young folks online is heightened.  Teaching our children about the benefits and risks of forming relationships online is vital.  With that, discussing with our children what to do if a chat room discussion or other internet interaction [...]