Sex Addiction # 2: What Does Recovery Require?

In Part 2 of this series, Dr. Paul Schmidt helps us understand and apply the 30 Best Tips for Recovery from Sex Addiction that he has developed after 40 years working as a psychologist-life coach.

[0:52] Welcome back to Part 2 of Dr. Paul Schmidt’s 30 Best Tips Towards Recovery from Sex Addiction

[1:23] Tip #11: Know how to use a 12-step program (and the three styles of support groups

Dr. Schmidt recommends)

[3:10] Tip #12: Look into professional-led virtual support groups

[4:03] Tip #13: Choose a sponsor and home group to be part of your real life

[5:31] Tip #14: Name your character flaws and your assets (and hear the common characteristic checklist for sex-addicts)

[7:33] Tip #15: Use a 4-circle recovery plan to practice self-accountability in just 5 minutes

[13:02] Tip #16: Practice research-based tools to avoid relapse  

[14:49] Tip #17: Tell the truth to your partner--but give “formal disclosure”

[17:05] Tip #18: Learn to respond to your spouse’s pain in a way that builds closeness

[18:53] Tip #19: Look through your fear of divorce

[20:09] Tip #20: Accept that you cannot predict the future of your marriage (and how to “outdo” one another in recovery)