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Daily Practice and Supplemental Learning
Homework and Daily Practice
Before we dive into the course material, I want to highlight two daily habits that will make a real difference in your recovery: journaling and consistent engagement with the lessons.
Journaling daily is highly recommended as a practice throughout this course and beyond. Even brief entries can capture your thoughts and emotions and add depth and value to your recovery. Remember, journaling is not a diary of what you have done on a given day. It is about what you are learning, what you are feeling, and the action steps you need to take.
If you are new to journaling, I recommend the book Journal to the Self by Kathleen Adams. The book offers several ways to make journaling more effective for you and help you along in your healing journey. It sure beats staring at a blank page and wondering what to write about.
Mini-Courses and Supplemental Resources
In addition to the core lessons, mini-courses are available to supplement your learning. These shorter modules dive deeper into specific topics and are available once you sign up for the full course.
A Word to Singles
Much of the language in this course, as well as in Facing the Shadow, assumes you are in a relationship with a significant other or plan to be at some point in the future. If you are single, please know that the principles and action steps in this course apply equally to you. If you have come to the realization that problematic sexual behavior has occurred or is currently occurring in your life, a sobriety plan is just as important for you as for someone in a committed relationship.
In fact, there are real advantages to starting your healing journey before entering a committed relationship. Just one example: once you are established in your recovery, there is nothing to hide in terms of your current behaviors. Too many times, I have seen young couples recently married who find themselves struggling because of the discovery of porn use or other problematic sexual behaviors. If you are single, now is the time to confront your addiction. Doing so avoids multiple problems in upcoming relationships and gives you a strong foundation to build a healthy partnership when the time comes.