Pure Desire Podcast 002 - The FASTER Scale
Jul 18, 2017
In this discussion, Nick Stumbo, Executive Director and clinician specializing in recovery from compulsive sexual behavior, introduces the FASTER Scale—a tool for emotional health. He breaks down the acronym, explaining how each component aids in recognizing patterns that lead to relapse. Nick emphasizes self-awareness over moralizing and links the scale to biblical teachings. The conversation covers practical steps for recovery, including daily practices and reframing restoration as a continuous journey towards better emotional maturity.
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FASTER Maps The Path To Relapse
- The FASTER Scale maps a predictable emotional path from healthy recovery down to relapse.
- Recognizing early steps lets you act before temptation becomes irresistible.
Watch The Six Stages Closely
- Monitor the six stages: Forgetting priorities, Anxiety, Speeding up, Ticked off, Exhausted, Relapse.
- Act early in the chain to prevent sliding further down into relapse.
Too Late To Rely On Willpower
- Nick describes how temptation at a computer late at night is already too late to rely on willpower.
- He learned that victory comes from avoiding situations and building self-awareness earlier.
