Men’s and Women’s Sexual Recovery Groups
In-person groups in Philadelphia, beginning fall 2024
“True healing and freedom from the effects of unwanted sexual behavior is possible. But for so many the path has been littered with failed attempts — short-term solutions that don’t work, and tons of shame carried the entire way.” — Trevor Windsor, Pure Desire Ministries
Have you experienced unwanted sexual behavior? Sexual infidelity? Sexual addiction? Does it feel like your sexual behaviors hinder your intimacy with God? Despite your commitments to God and others, have you tried to stop your unwanted sexual behaviors with little success? Do you long to experience freedom from watching pornography, masturbation, fantasy, and other kinds of sexual acting out?
Beginning this fall, Philadelphia Renewal Network is working with several local churches and organizations to begin two support groups in the city — one for men and another for women — to help you break free and experience the hope that change is possible. Though not "group therapy," these groups follow a successful model of recovery groups designed to cultivate honest communal support and accountability for those who struggle with unwanted sexual behavior. Some participants may consider therapy in addition to these groups.
Men’s Group Details & Registration
The men's group uses the "Seven Pillars" curriculum by Pure Desire, and runs from October 2024 through June 2025. This group is currently at full capacity, but interested men are invited to contact denny.kriczky@cru.org
Explore more about Pure Desire's Seven Pillars model here.
Women’s Group Details & Registration
All interested participants are invited to fill out this form and Lauren Hays will reach out to set up a 45 minute phone call to share more of her story, hear more about your interest in the group, and answer any questions you may have. From there, groups will be formed drawing from these resources:
Sexual Sanity for Women: Healing from Sexual and Relational Brokenness - Ellen Dykas (Harvest USA)
No Stones: Women Redeemed from Sexual Addiction - Marnie Ferree
Her Freedom Journey: A Guide Out of Porn and Shame to Authentic Intimacy - Juli Slattery and Joy Skarka
Unraveled - Pure Desire
The size of each group will be 4-5 women; length will be determined by the needs of group members. Groups will begin as they are formed. Email questions to lauren.hays@cru.org.