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What Are They Thinking? Distorted Thought Patterns of Sex Addicts

This week we are continuing our look into the minds of people who suffer from sex addiction. Last week, you learned about toxic core beliefs. These core beliefs form the foundation for destructive patterns of behavior and ways of thinking. With the help...

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What Are They Thinking? Beliefs and Thought Patterns of Sex Addicts

What Are They Thinking? Beliefs and Thought Patterns of Sex Addicts

If you suspect your son suffers from sex addiction, you have probably struggled to understand why he makes the choices that he makes. It is obvious to you that your son’s choices only cause him to hurt himself the people that he loves. You might wonder...

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Oxbow Academy Honors Jennifer Wilkins

Inspiration, The Program

Inspiration, The Program

Oxbow Academy Honors Jennifer Wilkins

Jennifer Jill Wilkins is the Food Services Director at Oxbow Academy (OA). She manages three separate kitchens. She starts her days early in the morning and only returns home after everything is ready for dinner in the evening. Jennifer is well-prepared...

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Oxbow Academy Leads the Way in the Treatment Community

Education, The Program

Education, The Program

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