Counseling
Please contact the Office for Marriage and Family Life for a recommendation for a local counselor who can walk with you in this area.
Protecting Your Devices
Covenant Eyes
Covenant Eyes is a filtering and screen monitoring system that encourages accountability through screenshot monitoring and activity reporting. Protect your own device, or protect what your children see on shared, family devices.
Online Programs and Websites
Strive 21
Strive 21 is a 21 day step-by-step program designed for men to help them break free from pornography. It is a worldwide community that encourages online community and accountability. This program is free as of 4/15/2020.
The Journey Course
The Journey Course is a 5 month path to freedom from sexual brokenness for men and women. This is an in-depth course which encourages you to take a deeper look at your desires and your past. This program is currently offered at a discounted price.
Integrity Restored
Founded by Dr. Peter Kleponis, author of the book Integrity Restored: Helping Catholic Families Win the Battle Against Pornography, Integrity Restored is an organization dedicated to helping Catholics fight pornography at all levels. Dr. Kleponis and his Integrity Restored Team – Matt Fradd, Fr. Sean Kilcawley and Ryan Foley – provide valuable resources and advice on how to protect individuals, couples and families from the dangers of pornography. Resources are also available for clergy. In addition, information is provided on theIntegrity Starts Here Recovery Program, the first comprehensive recovery program for Catholics struggling with pornography addiction and their loved ones.
Fight the New Drug
A grassroots, youth oriented, non-religious, non-legislative, non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness on the harmful effects of pornography. They have a recovery program called “Fortify” that is free to anyone under the age of 21 and available to anyone.
Reclaim Sexual Health
Science-based, Catholic resources for those impacted by pornography, masturbation, or other unhealthy sexual behaviors. Offers an anonymous online recovery program for pornography users and spouses of pornography users. Also has information for parents about protecting their children from pornography.
My House Initiative
A program of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, My House offers advice for parents on protecting their children from pornography, help for men and women struggling with pornography, including in-person support groups, and assistance for spouses of pornography users.
Books
The Porn Effect by Matt Fradd
Integrity Restored: Helping Catholic Families Win the Battle Against Pornography by Peter Kleponis