Episode 9: "Navigating Teen Pornography Addiction: Using the YPAST (Youth Pornography Addiction Screening Tool) to Guide Your Teen to Recovery"

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August 22, 2025 • 28 mins

In this heartfelt episode of The Parent Guide: Helping Your Teen Overcome Pornography Addiction, psychotherapist Matt Bulkley offers parents practical tools to support teens struggling with pornography addiction. If you’re wondering whether your teen’s porn use is a phase, a habit, or something more serious, this episode is for you. Matt introduces the Youth Pornography Addiction Screening Tool (YPAST), a teen-friendly, 25-question assessment designed to measure the impact of pornography on your teen’s life. Learn how to use the YPAST, available at www.therapyassociates.net, to spark honest conversations and guide your teen toward healing without judgment. Over 30 minutes, Matt breaks down the YPAST’s scoring system, from “Healthy Curiosity” to “Significant Struggle,” and shares actionable steps tailored to each level. He addresses common challenges, like teen resistance to taking the YPAST, and offers empathetic strategies to foster open communication. A real-life example highlights how one family used the YPAST to start their teen’s recovery journey. Matt also answers a listener’s question about assessing addiction when a teen refuses to engage, providing alternative approaches like observing behavioral patterns and monitoring digital activity. Whether you’re seeking parent-led interventions, outpatient therapy, or intensive programs like Star Guides, this episode equips you with knowledge and hope. Visit www.therapyassociates.net to access the YPAST and explore the Recovery Toolbox for Teens Recovery Toolbox For Teens | Therapyassociates J oin Matt to learn how to support your teen with compassion and confidence on their path to recovery. Subscribe and share to help other parents navigate this challenging journey.

Teen pornography addiction
YPAST
Youth Pornography Addiction Screening Tool
Parenting teens
Teen mental health
Pornography addiction recovery
Star Guides program
Therapy Associates
Recovery Toolbox for Teens
Teen internet addiction
Parental guidance
Teen behavioral issues
Outpatient therapy for teens
Pornography addiction treatment
Teen self-esteem
Digital boundaries for teens

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.css-14f5ked{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:2;overflow:hidden;}Episode 9: "Navigating Teen Pornography Addiction: Using the YPAST (Youth Pornography Addiction Screening Tool) to Guide Your Teen to Recovery"