1. The addiction cycle Fantasy Trigger Rituals Acting out Numbing
Discomfort
Trigger
The addiction cycle
Numbing

2. Negative core beliefs “I’m a bad, unworthy person.”
“No one would love me as I am, or if they knew what I am doing.”
“No one else will ever meet my needs.”
“Sex is my most important need.”

3. triggers Any person, place or thing
that awakens an impulse to pursue your habit
Pleasant: Reminds you of the pleasure of the habit
Unpleasant: Prompts you to want to escape into your habit
From inside
From outside

4. middle Boundary behaviors
safe
Know Your Middle Circle Boundary
Invites Triggers to your Sexual Habits
Slippery
habit

5. 4 Kinds of Love & Intimacy
Son
Brother
Husband
Father
Emotional Love & Intimacy Are Part of All Four
Sexual Love & Intimacy Are Part of Only One Kind
Unmet Needs For Love & Intimacy as a Son and Brother/Friend Can Get Sexualized