Trauma and Addiction Recovery Center

In some ways, shame can really be the root of all evil.😞

It stops us from admitting what's hurting, from asking for helping, and from believing that we deserve help. The thinking goes, if my problematic s*xual or relationship behaviors are just part and parcel of my terrible character, then I desrve to keep having them. I deserve the pain I am causing myself (not to mention the pain I'm causing others).

At TARC, we want to be RIGOROUS in affirm to our community the following messages:

💡 You are responsible for mitigating and treating your addictions once you see them (and that is no small labor!)
💡 But NO, you did not *cause* your body to have an addiction and therefore,
💡 You deserve as happy, productive, and fulfilling a life as people who aren't addicted.
💡 It's not just about you: whole communities benefit when an addict says "I am worth getting better."

Check out our micro video below where we review some basic facts about addiction. If you are ready to start healing, please reach out to us now via Facebook messenger or at TarcRecovery.com.

Know of an older teen ISO an experienced, strengths-focused therapist? The Trauma & Addiction Recovery Center is proud to spotlight John Bruce, who has a great track record with older teens, and is now accepting new clients of ALL ages.

Here he is below with some front-end, concrete tips for teens just entering the dating scene.

You can reach John for more information at 423-661-5407 or TarcRecovery.com

How to tell if you're a s*x addict - part 2/3

Tv, movies, and novels are often what guides our ideas about s*x addiction and what it looks like. But in reality, addiction can look very mundane - even as it causes a lot of pain to the addict and their family.

In this short video, Becca from TARC tells us the second KEY red flag that may indicate you or a loved one is experiencing s*x addiction.

What is a consultation? An interview with a therapist to make sure you're getting the right one - FOR you.

We know it's tough out there finding therapists in these hectic times. At TARC, we are scheduling consultations now - give us a call.