Summary
Sexual Addiction Recovery Coaching 101 is designed to provide foundational knowledge of sexual addiction recovery with faith-based insights from leading Christian experts. Built on proven clinical and biblical principles, this course covers a wide range of topics—including understanding compulsive behaviors, the neurobiology behind addiction, attachment challenges, childhood trauma, and practical strategies for establishing sobriety. Focused on equipping non-professional counselors, coaches, pastors, and ministry leaders, this training provides the tools needed to help individuals achieve and maintain long-term recovery from sexual addiction.

Learning Objectives
Participants will…

1. Identify the signs of sexual addiction, compulsive behaviors, and pornography addiction to help individuals recognize their struggles and take the first steps toward recovery.
2. Explain how sexual addiction affects the brain and guide individuals in managing cravings, overcoming impulsive behaviors, and building healthier habits.
3. Analyze the connection between past trauma, unhealthy attachment patterns, and sexual addiction to help individuals break free from destructive cycles.
4. Assess when someone is struggling with both sexual addiction and other challenges like anxiety, depression, or substance use, and determine when to encourage additional support.
5. Apply practical coaching strategies to help individuals establish sobriety, develop accountability, and build a strong foundation for long-term healing.
6. Support individuals in transforming their thought patterns and renewing their mindset using principles of neuroplasticity, faith, and personal responsibility to create lasting change.

Course Lessons

SARC 101: The Fight Is On: The Problem of Sexual Addiction and the Porndemic
Jim Cress, M.A.

SARC 102: Understanding and Identifying Sexual Addiction, Compulsivity, and Pornography Addiction
Jason VanRuler, M.A.

SARC 103: Patterns of Addiction: Sexual Ruts, Toxins and Strongholds
Jim Cress, M.A.

SARC 104: Sex on the Brain: Neurobiology of Compulsive Sexual Behavior
John Thomas, Ph.D, Ph.D.

SARC 105: Emotional Regulation, Impulsivity and Sexual Addiction
Mike Vaughn, M.A.

SARC 106: False Intimacy and Attachment Difficulties: How Pornography Use and Sexual Addiction Impact Relationships
Tim Clinton, Ed.D., and Zach Clinton, M.A.

SARC 107: Sexual Addictions and Comorbidity of Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders
John Eklund, M.S.W.

SARC 108: Risky Sexual Behavior and Serious Mental Illness
Shannae Anderson, Ph.D.

SARC 109: The Link Between Childhood Trauma and Sexual Addiction
Shannae Anderson, Ph.D.

SARC 110: Female Sexual Addiction and Pornography Use
Crystal Renaud Day, MAPC

SARC 111: Transforming the Mind: Neuroplasticity and the Brain
Jim Cress, M.A.

SARC 112: The Foundations of Recovery
Jason VanRuler, M.A.

Summary
Sexual Addiction Recovery Coaching 201 builds upon the foundational skills of SARC 101, equipping coaches with advanced tools to support individuals, partners, and families affected by sexual addiction. This course focuses on guiding clients through the full recovery journey—including building personalized recovery plans, navigating disclosure, restoring marriages, and promoting post-traumatic growth for betrayed partners. It also emphasizes the importance of accountability, community support, and group facilitation. Additionally, participants will gain insight into managing complex coaching dynamics, avoiding common coaching pitfalls, and promoting sexual health and integrity within churches and faith communities.

Learning Objectives
Participants will…

1. Apply biblical principles of grace and restoration to guide individuals through the process of healing from sexual addiction.
2. Develop personalized recovery plans that include boundaries, accountability, healthy relationships, and a structured path to restoration.
3. Navigate the complex process of client disclosure and discovery, equipping individuals and couples to work through honesty, trust-building, and healing.
4. Support marriages and families affected by sexual addiction, using strategies to help couples rebuild trust and assist partners in their post-traumatic growth.
5. Lead effective group coaching and peer support, emphasizing accountability and shared experiences in the recovery process.
6. Demonstrate advanced coaching skills, including managing transference and countertransference, recognizing coaching limitations, and maintaining ethical best practices.
7. Equip faith communities with tools to promote a culture of sexual integrity, offering support systems within churches for individuals and families navigating sexual addiction recovery.

Course Lessons

SARC 201: The Paradox of Grace: Biblical Insights to Being Set Free
Zach Clinton, M.A.

SARC 202: Building a Recovery Plan: Boundaries, Accountability, Relationships and Restoration
Jason VanRuler, M.A.

SARC 203: Navigating the Client’s Discovery and Disclosure Process
Mike Vaughn, M.A.

SARC 204: Two Back to One: Healing Marriages After Porn or Betrayal
Chris Hardesty, M.A., and Elizabeth Hardesty, M.A.

SARC 205: Post Traumatic Growth for Betrayed Partners
Debbie Laaser, M.A.

SARC 206: Helping Families Heal: Support for Families of Sexual Addicts
Greg Miller, M.Div, D.Min., and Beth Miller, M.A.

SARC 207: The Role of Community in Healing: Accountability and Peer Support
Greg Miller, M.Div, D.Min., and Beth Miller, M.A.

SARC 208: Advanced Skills and Techniques for Sexual Addiction Recovery Coaching
Jason VanRuler, M.A, and Mike Vaughn, M.A.

SARC 209: Effective Skills for Leading and Facilitating Groups
Jason VanRuler, M.A, and Mike Vaughn, M.A.

SARC 210: Managing Transference and Countertransference
Shannae Anderson, Ph.D.

SARC 211: Building Confidence and Competency: What to Do and What Not to Do
Mercy Connors, Ph.D.

SARC 212: The Sexually Healthy Church
Joshua Broome

Sexual Addiction Recovery Coaching is a Christ-centered approach to helping individuals break free from pornography and sexual addiction. Coaches are not licensed counselors—they’re everyday people who are trained to walk alongside others with compassion, biblical truth, and practical support. Through guidance, accountability, and encouragement, recovery coaches help clients take meaningful steps toward healing, wholeness, and lasting freedom. This kind of coaching is especially powerful within churches, ministries, and local communities where people often struggle in silence and need a safe, trusted guide.

Great coaches aren’t always professionals—they’re often people with a heart to serve and a story to share. A good candidate for Sexual Addiction Recovery Coaching is someone who feels called to walk with others through their struggle, whether they have lived experience, have walked alongside someone in recovery, or simply have a deep passion to help those trapped in sexual addiction.

You don’t need to be a licensed counselor. This training is ideal for pastors, ministry leaders, lay counselors, peer mentors, and everyday believers who want to make a real difference—without pursuing professional licensing. If you’re compassionate, teachable, and ready to bring biblical hope to those who feel stuck or ashamed, this program was made for you.

A Sexual Addiction Recovery Coach walks alongside individuals struggling with pornography and sexual addiction to offer support, encouragement, and accountability. While they don’t provide clinical therapy, coaches play a powerful role outside the traditional counseling model—helping clients take practical, faith-based steps toward freedom.

Coaches guide one-on-one recovery journeys, lead support groups, and help create safe spaces within churches and ministries where people can break the silence and find real hope. Their role is grounded in compassion, biblical truth, and real-world tools that empower others to build new habits, strengthen relationships, and walk in long-term healing. Often, their presence and consistency become a key part of someone’s recovery story.

The regular cost of the full Sexual Addiction Recovery Coaching program is $598, plus a $25 workbook (plus shipping). However, thanks to generous supporters who believe this is one of the greatest needs facing the Church today, a scholarship opportunity is available for the first 500 applicants who are selected.

Those awarded the scholarship will receive the entire program for just $249 total, which includes the discounted tuition, a $36 technology fee, and a free workbook with shipping included. It’s a powerful opportunity to get fully equipped to help others on the path to recovery—without financial barriers standing in the way.

The Sexual Addiction Recovery Coaching course includes approximately 24 hours of training and is completely self-paced. You’ll have on-demand access to all course materials and a full year to complete the program, so you can fit the training into your schedule—no matter how busy life gets. Each lesson includes a 50–60 minute teaching video followed by a brief quiz to help reinforce what you’ve learned.

You’ll have full access to the course content for 365 days (1 year) from the time of enrollment. After that, you can choose to renew your access for just a $36 technology fee, allowing you to continue reviewing the material at your own pace.

Upon completing the course, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for a specialization certification through the International Board of Christian Care (IBCC). This certification is designed for individuals who want to incorporate Sexual Addiction Recovery Coaching into their ministry, church leadership, or coaching practice—always with the goal of helping others walk the path to recovery.

The application link will be available starting May 1st. Certification provides added credibility and confidence as you serve those who are hurting and seeking freedom.

SARC (Sexual Addiction Recovery Coaching) is a biblically grounded, non-clinical training program designed to equip everyday believers, pastors, ministry leaders, and coaches to support individuals struggling with sexual addiction. It focuses on practical recovery tools, spiritual encouragement, accountability, and emotional support—all within a coaching model.

CSAT (Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist) is a clinical credential for licensed mental health professionals who provide therapy for sexual addiction and related issues. CSATs are trained to diagnose and treat addiction, trauma, and other mental health conditions.

In short, SARC is for those called to walk alongside others in a supportive, Christ-centered role, while CSAT is for licensed therapists providing clinical treatment. Both play vital roles in the healing journey, and often work together to support lasting recovery.