Compulsions/Addictions

S-314DVD - Addictions, Compulsive & Impulsive Problems: Behaviors You Can’t Stop, Townsend Learn More

S-314CD - Addictions, Compulsive & Impulsive Problems: Behaviors You Can’t Stop, Townsend Learn More

March 4, 2002 - Special Guest Speaker - Steve Arterburn Come hear the co host of the New Life Live! radio program and author, Steve Arterburn. Learn More

S633CD Temptation Island - Dr. John Townsend Surrounded by the temptations of the holiday season, our defenses are down. It’s easy to feel vulnerable, faced with so many opportunities to indulge: parties, holiday desserts, shopping, to name a few. Everywhere we look temptation seems to be lurking. So how does one resist? Is the key just saying No? The answer may surprise you! December 15, 2003 Learn More

S657CD Got to Have It!, Dr. John Townsend Got to Have It! No doubt we’ve all given in to an impulse from time to time, with no ill effect. But there are also times when giving in to an impulse can have disastrous consequences. Worse yet are the times when we are affected by someone else’s impulsive behavior! What do we do then? Come and learn how to avoid the impulses that bring regrets. June 28, 2004 Learn More

S711CD Analyze This and That Dr. Henry Cloud Ever been in therapy? Or maybe you’re considering going? Almost invariably, the reason for going to see a therapist has to do with relationship, even if there’s a clinical issue involved, such as depression or anxiety. Wouldn’t you love to get a sneak peek at how a therapist views a relationship problem? Now is your chance! Join us for a glimpse into the workings of a therapist’s mind—you’ll gain a valuable insight into the therapeutic process. What you learn may help you analyze your own situation. August 22, 2005 Learn More

S-749CD Hard Habits to Break – Dr. John Townsend Can you think of even one person who has no bad habits? Bad habits are just part of being human. Some habits are minor, but others are significant. They sap us of all the emotional energy we would otherwise put into having a close relationship. Unfortunately, bad habits can be deeply ingrained and hard to break, and they cause pain both to ourselves and those we care about. Smoking, drinking, overeating, being in toxic relationships, indulging in Internet pornography—whatever the habit, it gets a foothold in your life, and before you know it, this “thing” has taken hold of you. When a bad habit starts affecting those you love, it’s time to take action. Don’t let a habit ruin good relationships. Join us and learn how to finally kick that bad habit for good! June 26 , 2006 Learn More

S764CD Your Issue Hurts Us!, Dr. John Townsend In all good relationships, we support the other person through the ups and downs of life. Everyone goes through difficulties, and we learn how to help one another in them. But sometimes, the particular struggle of one person is so huge, it threatens to tear the fabric of the relationship itself. What if your partner is clinically depressed, has a substance problem, or is a sex addict? These issues can seem insurmountable. But there are things you both can do that can help both the struggler and the connection to improve, get healthy, and stay attached. You will find another key to unlocking love Learn More

S,926DVD Is Everyone Addicted, Dr. Henry Cloud Today, we hear the term “addiction” applied to almost everything from work, to sex, to food, to BlackBerries. So, are we all addicted? If so, what should we do about it? Is the term even helpful anymore? The truth is that while there are technical arguments about the scientific basis of addiction, there are some personal patterns that we all can agree on. Loss of “self-control” and the desire for “more” are two that usually apply to some area of life at some particular time for almost everyone. This session will help you understand what you can learn from the popular notion of addiction and apply it to some of the most resistant areas of your life. Learn More