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Tyler at Ascend CW Promoting mental wellness with tips, tools, and insights on therapy and self-care. George, UT, supporting a healthier mind for everyone.

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Ascend Counseling and Wellness, St.

01/29/2026

“Used in moderation” doesn’t automatically mean harmless.

Even occasional p**nography use can quietly shape expectations, intimacy, and emotional presence over time without ever feeling “out of control.” These effects happen whether or not the viewer is in a relationship.

What do you think people miss when they rely on moderation as the measure of harm?

When seeking s*x education, make sure you are turning to the right people and places. The only real form of s*x educatio...
12/29/2025

When seeking s*x education, make sure you are turning to the right people and places.

The only real form of s*x education comes from trusted sources. P*rnography is an industry built off of confusion and deceit, and will damage rather than enlighten.

What trusted sources have you found?

11/12/2025

“P**n isn’t education, it’s exploitation.”

P**n tries to sell itself as “s*xual education,” but what it really teaches is fantasy, performance, and self-gratification.
It skips the parts that matter: communication, consent, respect, and real connection.

When we learn about s*x from p**n, we don’t just misunderstand intimacy, we start expecting things that aren’t real.

If you’ve been shaped by that kind of “education,” there’s hope. You can unlearn the distortion and rebuild a healthier view of intimacy, trust, and connection. ❤️

💬 What’s one thing you wish you were actually taught about healthy intimacy growing up?

11/03/2025

It’s easy to tell ourselves, “It’s just a personal choice — it doesn’t hurt anyone.”

But when we’re in a relationship, no choice exists in isolation. P**n0graphy can slowly create emotional distance, change expectations, and affect the way we connect — even if our partner doesn’t know.

If this feels familiar — whether you’re struggling or feeling the impact of someone else’s struggle — you’re not alone. Healing starts with understanding, honesty, and compassion. ❤️

10/27/2025

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted, I’ve been busy setting up my own practice! Introducing… Blue Phoenix Counseling & Recovery! Super excited about this next step, and excited to continue myth busting in the next few posts 👊

When we’re talking about po*******hy, people oftentimes forget about the partners of those struggling with po*******hy.T...
07/15/2025

When we’re talking about po*******hy, people oftentimes forget about the partners of those struggling with po*******hy.

There are a lot of resources to help those whose loved ones are struggling, and different resources will help different people. Here are just a few listed in the slides and below that can help partners gain the info, help, and healing needed.

Organizations:
- Utah Coalition Against Pornogrpahy (UCAP)
- LifeStar Network
- S. A. Lifeline Foundation
- Fight the New Drug

Books:
- What Can I Do About Me? by Rhyll Anne Croshaw
- Mending a Shattered Heart by Stefanie Carnes

Podcasts:
- Pathway to Recovery
- Unashamed Unafraid

Support Groups:
- SA Lifeline
- LifeStar
- Latter-Day Saint Addiction Recovery Program Meetings for Spouses and Families

Religious Resources:
- He Restoreth My Soul by Donald L. Hilton Jr.
- Create In Me A Clean Heart: A Pastoral Response to Po*******hy
- Latter-Day Saint Support Guide: Help for Spouses and Family of Those in Recovery

❤️‍🩹 What would you add to this list?

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