The ChurchofJesusChrist.org website has an entire section dedicated to addressing pornography. There are subsections for individuals, spouses, parents, and leaders. Included in these sections are many short videos, which are also available now on YouTube. We have collected them here for easy reference and sharing. They are divided across seven pages to make page loading easier for the viewer.
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What Resources Can I Use to Help My Child Recover from Pornography Use?
Taking Time to Respond to Your Emotions about a Spouse’s Pornography Use
How Setting Boundaries Can Help Heal Your Marriage after Pornography Use
How to Find Strength in Heavenly Father after Discovering a Spouse’s Pornography Use
Where to Find Support When Struggling with Your Spouse’s Pornography Use
Finding Hope When Your Child Struggles with Pornography
Am I to Blame for My Spouse’s Pornography Problem?
How to Rebuild Your Confidence When Your Spouse Uses Pornography
Preparing Your Child to Talk about Pornography Exposure
How to Prepare and Protect Your Family From Pornography
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What Resources Can I Use to Help My Child Recover from Pornography Use?
There are many resources available to help your child overcome pornography use. Consider taking your child to see a professional counselor to help develop skills and identify any relevant mental health issues that should be addressed. You also have your bishop, youth leaders, and other Church members who care about you and your child. Also remember that while the internet can bring pornography into your home, it can also bring great light and goodness through several sites and organizations dedicated to overcoming pornography use. Remember that Heavenly Father loves you and your child, and trials are in our lives to help us grow.
Taking Time to Respond to Your Emotions about a Spouse’s Pornography Use
After discovering a spouse’s pornography use, give yourself time to understand and respond to your emotions. Strong emotions are expected in severe trials, especially when our trials include emotional trauma. Take the time you need to find peace and well-being. As you seek to address your strong emotions, it can help to turn to Heavenly Father.
How Setting Boundaries Can Help Heal Your Marriage after Pornography Use
Setting boundaries can be essential to the health of a marriage after pornography use. A boundary is a limit of what you will and will not do and what you can and cannot cope with. It’s important to be able to identify your boundaries and communicate them to your spouse in a healthy way. Effective boundaries are motivated by healing, safety, and true needs rather than punishment. Working to decide boundaries as a couple can be helpful.
How to Find Strength in Heavenly Father after Discovering a Spouse’s Pornography Use
Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ offer peace and strength for spouses of those overcoming pornography. As we turn to Jesus Christ, He can mend our broken hearts. Christ suffered pain to help each of us in our trials, including dealing with a spouse’s porn problem.
Where to Find Support When Struggling with Your Spouse’s Pornography Use
After discovering that your spouse has a pornography problem, you may feel confused and alone. Know that you are never alone and that so many people are ready to help you. Reach out to your bishop and confide in him your struggles. Consider looking for a counselor or attending a support group. Prayerfully think of friends you can trust and talk to. But most of all, remember that Jesus Christ is there for you and will help you get through this hard thing.
Finding Hope When Your Child Struggles with Pornography
If your children struggle with pornography, one of the best things you can do is have patience as you work with them to understand and overcome their challenges. Repentance is key in the gospel of Jesus Christ, and He has the power to make a real change happen in each of us. As you and your family orient yourselves towards God and become true disciples, you will all feel closer to the Savior. We can rely on Christ’s help no matter how many failures we’ve had in the past. There is hope in Jesus Christ through all our challenges.
Am I to Blame for My Spouse’s Pornography Problem?
Your spouse’s porn problem has nothing to do with you. Sometimes you may hear or think that you’re not good enough, or you may wonder why what you have to offer doesn’t seem to be good enough. But it’s important that you try not to take your spouse’s pornography use as a personal insult. You cannot control your spouse’s behavior. You are valuable, and your self-worth comes from your relationship with the Lord.
How to Rebuild Your Confidence When Your Spouse Uses Pornography
People who discover a spouse’s pornography use may feel unimportant or unworthy, but it’s important to remember that you haven’t done anything wrong. The power of Jesus Christ and His Atonement means that you can be complete again. As you exercise faith in Jesus Christ and draw closer to Him, you will feel increased confidence and strength.
Preparing Your Child to Talk about Pornography Exposure
Children need to know that it’s safe to talk to Mom and Dad about anything, including pornography. You can build trust with your children by speaking to them in a gentle tone, by being playful, by smiling and maintaining eye contact, and by expressing your love to them. Listen to promptings from the Spirit, and remember that the quality of your time with your children is more important than the quantity of time that you spend with them.
How to Prepare and Protect Your Family From Pornography
Elder Ballard discusses the importance of making the home an anchor in your children’s lives. That way, when they encounter pornography, they will know who they can turn to. Use family councils as a forum to address concerns with your children. Learn how to be a good listener because that will enable you to help your children better. Remember that we’re all entitled to the blessing of the Holy Ghost if we’ll just let our hearts move in that direction.
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