Episode 23: Help Your Teen Break Free from Porn Addiction-The Life-Changing Power of Visualizing Their Future Family

In this hopeful and practical episode of the Parent Guide podcast, psychotherapist Matt Bulkley shares a transformative strategy to help your teen overcome pornography addiction—without shame or guilt. Discover how guiding your teen to vividly visualize their future spouse and children can ignite powerful intrinsic motivation, build self-discipline, and inspire lasting purity. Backed by psychology, Matt explains why this future-oriented approach rewires the brain for long-term rewards, fosters empathy, and gives teens a compelling "why" bigger than momentary temptation. You'll learn:

The real effects of pornography on the teen brain and relationships

Why visualization is a proven game-changer for recovery

6 step-by-step ways to introduce and practice this technique at home

Additional tools like boundaries, professional help, and healthy outlets

If you're a parent feeling worried or stuck, this episode offers actionable hope: your teen CAN reclaim control and build the loving family they dream of. Featuring real insights from 25+ years of helping families heal. Grab the Recovery Toolbox for Teens (the blue one!) at therapyassociates.net for workbooks designed to support this journey.

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