Sexual Purity Support & Recovery Group
Please register ASAP, only 17 spots remain open for the retreat. If you need financial assistance, we offer full and half scholarships so please e-mail info@castimonia.org for scholarship info.
Register at: castimonia.org/retreat
Led by Faithful & True Ministries, which was founded by Dr. Mark Laaser, this Conference for Men Intensive Workshop is one of the the most effective and affordable workshops in the country. The Workshop is a three-day event of teaching and small group interaction with Dr. Greg Miller who is a Christian leader in the field of sexual addiction.
Conference participation is given the utmost confidentiality. Our church building will be closed to all except the conference participants.
The focus of the workshop is to teach men practical steps to acquire sexual purity and also to help them understand the root causes of their sexual acting out. Our vision is that the workshop will support men to grow emotionally and spiritually. We believe it is only in a relationship with God that any of us can truly heal. The workshop format includes a mixture of lecture, group discussion, individual reflection time and assignments. Additional leaders also participate in our workshop sessions by leading our small group breakout sessions.
Participants will leave with the insight that is accomplished in 6-8 months of Christian Counseling. It is an amazing opportunity to have here in the Houston area to catapult one’s recovery from sexual struggle.
For more information, contact Weston Savell.
Register here: https://kbrevive.wufoo.com/forms/faithful-true-conference-for-men-s1jnqr5s1pz980f/
The Castimonia retreat this coming November is at 60% capacity. If you intend to register for the retreat, please do so ASAP.
If you need a scholarship, we have 50% and 100% scholarships available for those that cannot afford to attend. Please send an e-mail to info@castimonia.org to apply for a scholarship.
You can register for the retreat by following this link: http://castimonia.org/retreat
Retreat Details:
Dates: November 19 – 21
Cost: $160 early bird registration (Aug 1 to Sept 30)/$180 regular registration (Oct 1 to Nov 10)
Retreat registration includes room and board at the retreat center. Please bring twin size bedding or a sleeping bag and pillow for the beds.
Castimonia’s Paratus Retreat is a retreat for any man who struggles with any type of sexual purity. Paratus, Latin for “equipped”.
If you are wondering about whether to attend this retreat, ask yourself these questions:
Join us for a weekend dedicated to equipping adult men of all ages, all walks of life, and various levels of struggle with the tools necessary to wage this spiritual battle and emerge on the other side as the sexually pure men that God intended us to be.
At the Paratus Retreat, we will discuss strategies for equipping ourselves with tactics necessary for battling the enemy. We will discover the true meaning of brotherhood, fellowship, and intimacy. The leaders of the Paratus Retreat will set the example of vulnerability and accountability. We hope to pave the way for all men to be fully equipped to wage war against Satan’s tempting assaults and emerge VICTORIOUS.
The ultimate affirmation for all men is to hear at the end of days, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
A wise man is strong, And a man of knowledge increases power. For by wise guidance you will wage war, And in abundance of counselors there is victory. Proverbs 24:5-6
Start: November 19 – 04:30 pm End: November 21 – 12:00 pm Organizer: Castimonia Restoration Ministry, Inc.
Email: Retreat@Castimonia.org Website: http://castimonia.org/retreat Venue:
Cat Spring Retreat Center 14852 Hall Road Cat Spring, TX, US, 78933
Originally posted at: https://lookingforthelight.blog/2021/05/07/how-childhood-sexual-abuse-causes-physical-and-mental-health-problems-in-adults/
Carrying trauma from your childhood is so draining and it has far-reaching effects on your physical and mental health. Many people experience flashbacks and PTSD symptoms after surviving sexual abuse as a child, but often, the impact is less direct. Even those that do not think about the abuse itself that much and assume that they are not affected by the trauma that much may experience a range of mental and physical health issues. Survivors of childhood sexual abuse do not always connect the dots and they don’t realize that the issues they experience are related to their trauma.
Understanding what potential issues can be caused in adulthood can help survivors recognize when their trauma is affecting them. These are some of the most common physical and mental health issues caused by childhood sexual abuse.
Depression is one of the most common mental health issues we face right now and there are a lot of reasons why people develop it in the first place. However, studies show that there is a strong correlation between people that experienced abuse as a child and people that suffer from serious depressive disorders. As an adult, attending depression counseling can help manage the symptoms and you may even be able to start unpacking some of that trauma.
However, research suggests that early intervention to support children is the key to avoiding this issue in later life.
Dangerous behaviors like substance abuse, [sexual addiction], and eating disorders are also more prevalent in survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The symptoms of trauma are often difficult to manage, especially if the survivor does not have the support that they need. Many sexual abuse survivors also suffer from other mental health issues and it’s common for them to self medicate with alcohol. [sex], or drugs. Eating disorders are often a way of gaining control over one aspect of their life because a person feels so out of control in other areas.
Sexual confusion is incredibly common in male survivors of childhood sexual assault. Boys that are abused by older men when they are too young to understand sexuality will be confused about whether they are homosexual or not. This confusion remains as they grow older and it can make it incredibly difficult for them to form meaningful relationships.
We think of obesity as a fairly straightforward problem; if you eat too much, you gain weight. But it’s far more complicated than that and childhood sexual abuse often has a role to play. During a weight loss study, it was discovered that many of the participants that struggled to stop overeating had been abused as children. Further research in the area has shown that there is a direct correlation between obesity and childhood sexual abuse.
If we are ever to deal with the issue of childhood sexual abuse and help survivors regain power over their lives, it is important that we understand just how much impact it has in adulthood. These are some of the most common ways that sexual abuse manifests in adulthood, but there are countless other health issues that it can cause.
This is a collaborative post.
Melinda
In observance of Memorial Day, the Monday night Castimonia meeting in Katy will be cancelled. The meeting will resume the following Monday. For another Monday night meeting, please visit the Fairfield meeting or log into the online Zoom meeting.
This site is intended for individuals who struggle with maintaining sexual purity. This information is posted for individuals at various stages in their recovery, year 1 to year 30+; what applies to some, may not apply others. Spouses are encouraged to read this blog with the caveat that they may not agree with, understand, or know the reason for some items posted. As always, take what you like and leave the rest.
