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Oxbow Academy Leads the Way in the Treatment Community

The Routledge International Handbook of Sexual Addiction is a handbook for professionals who treat sexual addictions. Oxbow Academy clinicians Todd Spaulding and former Research Director and therapist, Maria Watters contributed to a chapter to this handbook....

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Cybersex by Numbers: Statistics about Online Sex Addiction

Cybersex by Numbers: Statistics about Online Sex Addiction

Admissions Director Tiffany Silva, LCSW, compares teen online sex addiction to an iceberg. Parents can see the tip of the iceberg, but there are often greater dangers that they do not see. Because cybersex or viewing online pornography can take place...

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Oxbow Academy Honors Kara Adams

Oxbow Academy Honors Kara Adams

Medical coordinator Kara Adams always finds a reason to laugh at life. Even when something bad happens, such as when her car breaks down, Kara tries to find the adventure in adversity. Kara’s sunny disposition is one of the many assets that she brings...

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Helping Troubled Teens Recover from Technology Addiction

Helping Troubled Teens Recover from Technology Addiction

There are numerous personal accounts of teens who are addicted to technology. However, the DSM-5, the manual which psychologists use to diagnose mental illness, does not recognize technology addiction. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognized online...

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Oxbow Academy Honors Michael Tilden

Oxbow Academy Honors Michael Tilden

Employee Spotlight Michael Tilden is a new counselor at Oxbow Academy. He brings a genuine love of helping others and outdoor experience which he uses during therapy. Michael has a relaxed demeanor that makes him easy to talk to, which is indispensable...

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Recognizing Sex Addiction

Recognizing Sex Addiction

By Trenna Ahlstrom The World Health Organization (WHO) recently recognized compulsive sexual health disorder as a mental disorder. “I think it’s a game changer, really,” said D.J. Burr, a Seattle-based psychotherapist, and sex...

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Porn and Sexism

Porn and Sexism

Two recent surveys suggest a link between watching porn and subscribing to the belief that women are sex objects. These surveys are concerning for anyone interested in a more equitable future. This includes parents who would like their children to grow...

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Being Smart About Your Teens’ Smartphones

Being Smart About Your Teens’ Smartphones

by Contributor While tech companies alone cannot make the digital world safe for teens, many tech companies are stepping up to give parents better tools to support their teens’ digital safety. We previously reported about Parental Control...

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Porn Kills Teenage Boys Chances of Healthy Relationships