Holidays are a wonderful time for food, family, and fun. But they can also be so difficult for many reasons. Perhaps you are missing a loved one from your holiday celebrations and because of that, the season seems just a bit off. Maybe it just feels painful. Perhaps you’d just like to skip the holidays and family gatherings all together.

If you’re the parent of a prodigal, you may be asking many questions about your situation. How do you even face this season? Sleep through it? But then, you can’t. There are others to consider—your other children, family and friends, as well as church activities. Perhaps your prodigal is still in the home physically while separated from you emotionally and spiritually. It’s just hard to plan for fun holiday experiences right now.

If you are reading this and suddenly feel like you’re heard and understood, know that you are not alone. There is hope and healing.

In this video, Dr. Doug Weiss addresses your questions about celebrating the holidays with or without your prodigal. Regardless of your prodigal’s choices, it’s important to surround yourself with community and allow others to love and support you during this difficult time.

If you’d like to get scheduled with a Prodigal Parent Counselor, call Heart to Heart Counseling Center at 719-278-3708.

Also, you can join a free Prodigal Parent support group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1150921698767962

To read Dr. Doug Weiss’ book about parenting a prodigal, click here: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/prodigal-parent-process-book/

Countless studies consistently show that porn consumers tend to struggle in their relationships. Research suggests that porn plays a major role in fueling unhealthy relationship dynamics.

Meanwhile, partners of porn consumers also report negative effects, such as lower self-esteem, worse relationship quality, and less sexual satisfaction. Research also suggests that porn consumption can undermine trust in a relationship and fuel couple conflict. Obviously, relationship problems like these are not new and are not solely caused by porn. Yet, research shows that porn can play a substantial role in fueling these issues—and that’s not something that should be ignored.

In this video, Dr. Doug Weiss, President of the American Association for Sexual Addiction Therapy discusses how pornography can detrimentally impact your relationships.

If you’re struggling with pornography or you are the partner of someone who is, there is healing and support. Heart to Heart Counseling Center specializes in pornography struggles, addiction, and betrayal trauma. Call 719-278-3708 to schedule an appointment.

If you’re someone struggling with pornography, order the sexual recovery starter kit here: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/sex-addict-recovery-set/

If you’re the partner of someone who is struggling, order your healing set here: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/partners-recovery-set/

Are you struggling with porn? Work with a recovery coach or counselor who can help you get clean and STAY clean from porn! Call 719-278-3708 to schedule a session today.

For more information about sex addiction, go to sexaddict.com

Evidence increasingly suggests Erectile Dysfunction may be one of the side effects of men’s fascination with porn, and it also may be turning into a more common problem of men and women’s sexual health.

In this video, Dr. Doug Weiss, licensed psychologist and sex addiction expert, reveals how pornography can impact both your body and your brain.

For those who struggle with this, you are not alone. There are many resources available to help both men and women with pornography struggles or pornography addiction.

You can call our team and ask for help, get guidance, and receive healing from the negative impacts that pornography has had on you. Start your healing journey today by calling 719-278-3708.

For the book Upgrade Your Sex Life, go to: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/upgrade-your-sex-life-3/

OR read the 6 Types of Sex Addicts book here: https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Addiction-6-Types-Treatment/dp/1881292363

Emotional affair signs vary from the typical signs of cheating, but in the end, is still an affair — and a massive betrayal of your relationship.

Have you believed the lie that because it was “just” an emotional affair it wasn’t a big deal? That it shouldn’t hurt as much? Wrong!

Your pain and trauma are real. What you’re feeling as a result of a major breach of trust is as real as if there had been a physical betrayal.

But, which one is worse? Dr. Doug Weiss dives deep into this discussion of emotional betrayal vs. physical betrayal.

If you have been emotionally or physically betrayed, there are counselors who are certified in Betrayal Trauma who can help you process this pain, set boundaries, create a safety plan, and start healing.

Call 719-278-3708 to book a therapist trained under Dr. Doug Weiss.

Order the book Partner Betrayal Trauma here: https://partnerbetrayaltrauma.org/partner-betrayal-trauma-books/

For more information and resources for partner betrayal trauma, go to partnerbetrayaltrauma.org

If you are married & alone, check out intimacyanorexia.com

For the DVD Intrigue Addiction, go to: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/intrigue-addiction-dvd/

Prodigal Parent Process groups help you get connected with other likeminded Christian parents who are also struggling with being a parent of a prodigal. That’s why a support group is so valuable — everyone understands what you’re feeling because they have the same feelings and concerns. There is no guilt or shame in reaching out for support from others. This structured program helps you grow, learn, and heal, while also building a community of support around you on your journey.

If you’re wanting to Register your Prodigal Parent Group, click here: https://healingtimeministries.com/start-a-group

These are the resources required to start a group: https://healing-time-ministries.myshopify.com/products/prodigal-parent-process-full-set

To read the book Partner Betrayal Trauma, click here: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/partner-betrayal-trauma-book/

To schedule an appointment with a Christian Partner Betrayal Trauma Counselor or Coach, call 719-278-3708.

This 14 day series is for any partner that has been betrayed by their spouse. Join Dr. Doug Weiss as he offers a word of encouragement and prayer for you, a women who has been betrayed. You can heal and begin to move forward in your season of healing.

Day Thirteen is about the fact that “You Will Be Different”. The betrayal you have experienced will change you. I have seen thousands of you heroes, you women grow, adapt, and transform, becoming different. You can’t change the fact that you will be different, but you can change how you will be different. You can choose to be bitter, or you can choose to be better. You can choose to have stronger relationships with other women, your church, and with Jesus Christ Himself. You can choose to be financially better, a good mom, a strong woman, etc. How you will be different is up to you.

Start the Bible Plan “The Betrayed Wife” here: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/19776/

To join a free online support group click here: www.facebook.com/groups/partnersofsa

To schedule an appointment with a Christian Partner Betrayal Trauma Counselor or Coach, call 719-278-3708.

To read the book Partner Betrayal Trauma, click here:

https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/partner-betrayal-trauma-book/

To schedule an appointment with a Christian Partner Betrayal Trauma Counselor or Coach, call 719-278-3708.

This 14-day series is for any partner that has been betrayed by their spouse. Join Dr. Doug Weiss as he offers a word of encouragement and prayer for you, a women who has been betrayed. You can heal and begin to move forward in your season of healing.

Day Twelve is about the concept of “knowing that God is Good”. God is good, He is good all the time. This statement in the face of what you are experiencing, you may have you wonder “Why God?“, why did this happen? However, that “Why God?” should really be “Why husband?”

In this video, Dr. Weiss breaks down this statement and gives you tools and knowledge about this subject moving forward.

Start the Bible Plan “The Betrayed Wife” here: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/19776/

Join a free online support group click here: www.facebook.com/groups/partnersofsa

To schedule an appointment with a Christian Partner Betrayal Trauma Counselor or Coach, call 719-278-3708.

To read the book Partner Betrayal Trauma, click here:

https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/partner-betrayal-trauma-book/

To schedule an appointment with a Christian Partner Betrayal Trauma Counselor or Coach, call 719-278-3708.

This 14 day series is for any partner that has been betrayed by their spouse. Join Dr. Doug Weiss as he offers a word of encouragement and prayer for you, a women who has been betrayed. You can heal and begin to move forward in your season of healing.

Day Eleven is about believing in “The Valley”. A lot of us are familiar with this term from Psalm 23. You’re in the valley where there’s disappointment, hurt, anger, grief, loss, and betrayal. However, know that every valley has an end. The end where you won’t be in pain from the hurt and betrayal or feeling that you aren’t good enough. You will feel whole and strong again. Regardless of your husband’s choices, you will walk through this valley. God will walk with you through the valley and you will be different on the other side.

The good news is that there is a chapter ahead of you past the betrayal, trauma, and damage. Even though you are in pain, pain doesn’t last forever. There’s no way that you’re not going to get out of this valley. Now how you get out will depend on you. Hold onto the hand of God, move towards other fellow believers, pray, make good choices, and do all that you can do.

Start the Bible Plan “The Betrayed Wife” here: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/19776/

Learn more about partner betrayal trauma at www.partnerbetrayaltrauma.org

To join a free online support group click here: www.facebook.com/groups/partnersofsa

Ready to start a Worthy group? Register your group here: https://healingtimeministries.com/start-a-group

Jesus had a lot to say about the topic of worthiness and made it clear: In God’s eyes, you are valued. You are loved, cherished, seen, and adored. This Worthy series takes a deep dive into your self-worth in Christ so that you can not only start believing that you’re worthy, but you can start acting like you’re worthy!

Be encouraged and equip yourself and others with the tools that will not only allow you to conquer the feelings of worthlessness that plague your heart, but also to pull other people out of that worthless state.

Do this alone or start a group and help those in your church and community discover and believe their worthiness through Christ.

For the Worthy DVD and workbook, go to: https://healing-time-ministries.myshopify.com/collections/worthy-collection

Want to join a Worthy group near you? Click here: https://healingtimeministries.com/start-a-group

Donate to Healing Time Ministries here: https://healingtimeministries.com/give

Intimacy Avoidance: A fear of intimacy is essentially a form of relationship anxiety about having an extremely close physical or emotional connection.

People with intimacy issues tend to struggle with connecting on a deeper level. This struggle can fundamentally prevent them from establishing and maintaining meaningful relationships in life.

This book can help you recreate intimacy in your relationship: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/intimacy-100-day-guide-lasting-relationships/

If you or someone you know struggles with intimacy avoidance, you are not alone. There IS hope and healing. Heart to Heart Counseling Center has support groups and therapy available for the intimacy avoidant and the partner or spouse of an intimacy avoidant.

To schedule an appointment, call 719-278-3708

For the Married & Alone book, go to: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/married-alone-book/

For the DVD "Sexless and Married", go to: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/sexless-married-dvd/

For more information about Intimacy Anorexia, go to: intimacyanorexia.com

If you are the partner of someone doing this and are dealing with severe pain and even trauma, there are resources and support available for you at: partnerbetrayaltrauma.org