Parent Guide for Helping Your Teen Overcome Pornography Addiction14 Mars

Episode 35: Teens Addicted to Porn & Screens? 70%+ Exposed by Age 13 – The Missing Skill Parents Can Help Restore NOW

Is your teen "checking out" into a world of endless scrolling and secret pornography use? You aren't alone—and it isn't just about "bad choices."

Summary: In this episode, licensed psychotherapist Matt Bulkley (founder of Therapy Associates and Star Guides) pulls back the curtain on why 70% of teens are exposed to pornography by age 13 and why technology has become the "universal escape hatch" for adolescent anxiety.

Matt explains the neurological link between tech dependency and lost coping skills, revealing how constant stimulation has stripped a generation of the ability to "just be." More importantly, he provides a practical, evidence-based 5-step roadmap to help your family move from restriction to regulation.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The Science of Presence: Why sitting with boredom is the ultimate "anti-addiction" skill.
The "Digital Reset": How to model regulation so your teen actually listens.
The Emotion Wheel: Tools to move your teen from "numbing out" to "opening up."
Leo’s Story: A real-life case study of a 16-year-old who traded Discord addiction for real-world confidence.
When to Step Up: How to identify the "Red Flags" that signal a need for professional intervention.

Resources Mentioned:

The Recovery Toolbox for Teens: A structured, workbook-based program for teens and their parents (Available in the bookstore at therapyassociates.net)
Star Guides Wilderness Therapy: Intensive, outdoor clinical stabilization for high-risk behaviors (starguides.net).

About Matt Bulkley: Matt is a specialist in adolescent pornography addiction and tech dependency. Through his "Recovery Toolbox" and the Star Guides Wilderness program, he has helped thousands of families restore trust and rebuild emotional resilience.

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