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Ep 02 - Is Porn Addiction Just a Myth?
Patricia Keane hosts a discussion on the complex issue of pornography addiction. Guests include Dr. Kielty Oberlin, a psychologist specializing in addiction recovery, along with priests Father Chris Hayden and Father Allen Hoffa, who provide spiritual perspectives. Gerard O'Donoghue, an engineer focused on counseling parents about pornography awareness, also contributes. The conversation delves into defining addiction, the diagnostic classification of porn addiction, pastoral concerns, and community interventions. The guests stress the harmful impact of pornography addiction on individuals and relationships, advocating for proactive measures to address the issue.
Key Takeaways:
- Definition of Addiction: Addiction is described as a breakdown in the relationship between a person, place, or thing, leading to destructive effects on quality of life and relationships.
- Diagnostic Classification: Porn addiction falls under different diagnostic categories such as compulsive sexual behavioral disorder (ICD) and psychosexual disorder (DSM), highlighting challenges in defining and addressing addiction.
- Pastoral Concerns: The focus is on pastoral care rather than clinical diagnosis, emphasizing the harm caused by pornography addiction regardless of formal classification.
- Community Engagement: Practical interventions such as counseling services, educational initiatives, and collaboration between religious and secular organizations are essential in combating pornography addiction.
- Youth Awareness: With children as young as eight accessing pornography, there is a pressing need to understand how and why they access it and take proactive steps to protect them from its harmful effects.
The Porn Disaster is a groundbreaking exploration of a taboo topic, sparking vital conversations and paving the way for healing. It delves into the hidden truths of pornography addiction, offering insights and solutions to empower viewers through understanding.
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By Shalom World PodcastsPatricia Keane hosts a discussion on the complex issue of pornography addiction. Guests include Dr. Kielty Oberlin, a psychologist specializing in addiction recovery, along with priests Father Chris Hayden and Father Allen Hoffa, who provide spiritual perspectives. Gerard O'Donoghue, an engineer focused on counseling parents about pornography awareness, also contributes. The conversation delves into defining addiction, the diagnostic classification of porn addiction, pastoral concerns, and community interventions. The guests stress the harmful impact of pornography addiction on individuals and relationships, advocating for proactive measures to address the issue.
Key Takeaways:
- Definition of Addiction: Addiction is described as a breakdown in the relationship between a person, place, or thing, leading to destructive effects on quality of life and relationships.
- Diagnostic Classification: Porn addiction falls under different diagnostic categories such as compulsive sexual behavioral disorder (ICD) and psychosexual disorder (DSM), highlighting challenges in defining and addressing addiction.
- Pastoral Concerns: The focus is on pastoral care rather than clinical diagnosis, emphasizing the harm caused by pornography addiction regardless of formal classification.
- Community Engagement: Practical interventions such as counseling services, educational initiatives, and collaboration between religious and secular organizations are essential in combating pornography addiction.
- Youth Awareness: With children as young as eight accessing pornography, there is a pressing need to understand how and why they access it and take proactive steps to protect them from its harmful effects.
The Porn Disaster is a groundbreaking exploration of a taboo topic, sparking vital conversations and paving the way for healing. It delves into the hidden truths of pornography addiction, offering insights and solutions to empower viewers through understanding.
Shalom World Podcasts: https://www.shalomworld.org/podcasts
Support us: https://shalomworld.org/donate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087483505045