Porn and sex addiction - pastoral approaches
A one day conference for church leaders focused on how to understand and help those suffering from sex and porn addiction.
- Hosted by St Thomas' Church, Telford Avenue, SW2 4XW.
- Early bird rates of £25 including lunch and refreshments.
To book please go to https://stwss.churchsuite.co.uk/events/cm78zkw5
Overview
Addressing the pastoral issues involved in helping those struggling with sexual purity, pornography use and sex addiction both within and outside the church
The day will explore:
- The consequences of addiction.
- How and why people become addicted.
- The impact of addiction on partners and others.
- Pathways to recovery.
Timetable
9:30 – 9:45 am
Registration
9:45-10:00 am
Introduction and prayers.
10:00-10:45 am
Why addiction matters – the consequences of addiction.
10:45-11:15 am
Coffee Break
11:15-11:45 am
How people become addicted and spotting patterns.
11:45 - 12:30 pm
Why people become addicted – underlying issues.
12:30 - 1:15 pm
Lunch
1:15 - 2:15 pm
Support for spouses and their impact on the community.
2:15 - 2:45 pm
Coffee Break
2:45 - 3:15 pm
Role of accountability.
3:15 - 4:00 pm
Paths to recovery.
4:00 pm
END
4:00 - 4:30 pm
(Optional) Q&A/discussion.
Peter Watts is qualified counsellor based in London with specialist training in sexual addiction work. He is a Registered Member of both the BACP and ACC, a member of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity (ATSAC) and freelance trainer for the Institute for Sex Addiction Training (ISAT).