Breaking Free

from Porn and Sex Addiction — Course Preview

Welcome to a preview of the Breaking Free online course by Tim Barber, LPCC, CSAT. This self-paced program guides participants through the early stages of recovery using Dr. Patrick Carnes' Facing the Shadow workbook and a 12-Step framework.

Chapter 1 — Welcome!

  1. Lesson 1 Beginning Your Journey Meet your instructor, understand why people seek help, take the PATHOS self-assessment, and learn what resources you'll need for the course.
  2. Lesson 2 Daily Practice and Supplemental Learning Build a daily journaling habit, explore supplemental mini-courses, and find guidance for participants who are single.
  3. Lesson 3 Introduction to the Course: Wrap-Up Reflect on readiness for change, complete your first exercise from Facing the Shadow, and preview the goals ahead.

Chapter 2 — Breaking Through Denial

  1. Lesson 4 The Problem List Complete the Problem List exercise from Facing the Shadow, examine broken trust, and learn to process difficult emotions without shame.
  2. Lesson 5 The Secret List Explore how secrecy fuels addiction, create your Secret List, and take the first steps toward honesty and accountability.
Breaking Free — Salvare Learning · Sample Preview