The Latest Brain Science

At Candeo, we constantly seek to harness the power of the latest cutting-edge brain science to help our world-wide Students. We know that if you can change your brain, you can change your life.

Whether you realize it or not, your brain is “neuro-plastic.” What that means is that your physical brain circuitry is literally moldable and changeable. In other words, you’re not stuck with your old negative habits!

You can re-map your own brain circuitry and break out of old habits. Through the Candeo Program, you’ll learn the “Brain Science of Change” and the specific steps necessary to break free from unwanted sexual behaviors.

Works with your Brain

Most people believe that “just trying harder” and exercising “more willpower” is the answer to overcoming unwanted sexual behaviors. This is the worst advice possible! You’ve got to learn how to “work with your brain” instead of “fighting against it.”

Everything you need to break free is already built into the very structure of your brain—the same type of brain process that got you into this mess, can help get you out. The Candeo program will show you how.

Understanding Your “Human Decision System”

Just as you have an immune system and a digestive system, you also have what we call a Human Decision System. This system is centered in the brain, and is involved in every decision you make—good or bad.

The key to your success in overcoming unwanted behaviors, is learning how your Human Decision System works, and how to harness, nurture, train and direct this system so that you increasingly and consistently make the choices you desire most.

The first step to developing a healthy, highly trained Human Decision System is understanding what we call the “Brain Science of Change.” Once you understand exactly how your brain makes choices and builds habits, you can use this knowledge to break out of your unwanted behaviors.

The “Daily Doing”

To be really good at something, what should you do? PRACTICE! If you think about it, the reason your unwanted sexual behaviors are so powerful, is because you’ve “practiced” some part of them on a daily basis, until they’ve become “automatic”—a habit. With each repetition, the brain circuitry for your unwanted behaviors has become more deeply rutted and dominant.

Brain science tells us “the more we do something, the more we can and will do it.” However, the opposite is also true. One of your brain’s by-laws is “use it or lose it.” So, as you do something less, the brain circuitry for that behavior shrinks.

The key to overcoming your unwanted behaviors is consistent, daily practice and “doing”—this is what changes your brain—shrinking old negative circuitry while expanding new healthy circuitry. With Candeo, the hard work of “daily doing” has never been easier.

Success “In the Moment”

Through books, online training, support groups and counseling you can learn valuable information about how to overcome your unwanted sexual behaviors.

But the big test comes in the real world—in that moment when your worst urges and cravings hit you like a wave.

Candeo’s Brain Science of Change tools and methods will help you “succeed in the moment”—whenever and wherever that might be.

Long-Term Brain Restructuring

It’s common for Candeo Students to begin experiencing success fairly quickly. Some misinterpret the excitement of this “initial-brain-activation” as “that’s all I need, I’m cured!”

While this activation is a good start, it’s the long-term consistent effort that builds a structured pathway in the brain that leads to a new habit. You’ve got to stay with it and give your brain a chance to do what it does so well—to make your healthy behaviors and choices automatic.

With the Candeo program, you’ll achieve the long-term brain restructuring that is essential for real and lasting change.

a Process

The same kind of “brain process” that got you into your addiction can get you out. There is no “quick fix” or magic pill that can remap your brain for you. Our approach is a gradual, but effective re-wiring of your brain.

It’s not about will power, it’s about understanding how your brain works, and unlocking it’s strengths to work for you, not against you. We’ve developed a process that anyone can follow . . . anyone.

a Science-Based Approach

There are a lot of warm and fuzzy approaches to recovery, and countless pop-psychology self-help books. While these may inspire you for awhile, they rarely create lasting change.

Our program is based on solid neuroscience and behavioral-change technology—and built for long term success. We have hard data and outcomes for thousands of students who are succeeding with this program.

Future-Focused

There are many experiences, circumstances and root causes that lead to our unwanted sexual behaviors. While it’s important to understand these origins, Candeo believes that anyone can change any unwanted behavior, regardless of the cause.

Our focus is on the Brain Science of Change and moving forward from here and now, building success upon success, literally creating the future that you desire.

If there are severe traumas or abuse in your present or your past, we strongly recommend that you engage with a qualified therapist to work through these issues. Many who have these challenges, work with a therapist and Candeo at the same time.

Anonymous

Confidentiality and privacy are a very important part of Candeo’s mission. We never collect a real name from you. All we need is an email address and username (screen name) for you to get started on your recovery.

You and your Candeo Coach will know each other by your screen names only. All communication with your Coach is through a private message board. Any information you choose to share with your Coach will be in an anonymous, safe, nonjudgmental and understanding environment.

If you choose to participate in the Candeo Community Student Forum, other Students around the world will only know you by your screen name. Your Candeo Coach and other students in the forum will NOT have your email address.

24/7

We know that your unwanted behaviors don’t suddenly “quit at 5 o’clock,” and neither should your recovery support system.

Your personal Candeo Student website, with all of the tools, resources and support you need, is always available. Because we have Students around the world, the forums are always open.

Candeo’s there when you need it—24/7.

Accessible

You can access Candeo from your desktop or laptop, iPhone or other smartphone, or even an iPad. All our videos are HTML5 compatible and fall back to flash.

You can get to our tools and training from virtually anywhere. Listen to podcasts during your commute, do your training on your lunch break, or work on your recovery kicking back on your couch with your iPad.

Private & Secure

All your information is kept private and confidential. Candeo will never use your data without your informed consent. You control who has access to what.

All of your information is transmitted over an SSL encrypted connection and stored on our secure servers, so you don’t have to worry about security.

Inexpensive

We live in some tough economic times. Financial stress can be one of those life issues that pushes us to seek escape through unwanted behaviors.

At Candeo, we’re very aware of these issues. For right around the cost of a cup of coffee or a soda a day, you and all of your support people can enjoy the full benefits of the Candeo program. You’re certainly worth it!

Convenient

You don’t have to get off work in the middle of the day and drive across town to work on your recovery. Heck, you don’t even have to comb your hair. We’re ready when you are, day or night, 24/7.

Celebrate your Successes!

In order to achieve the lasting positive change you desire, it’s critical that you consistently tap into the power of deep meaning and motivation. There’s no better way to do this than through recording, celebrating and re-living your successes. Candeo will support and help you do this every step of the way.

When striving to overcome negative habits, it’s easy to get caught in the trap of believing that you’re not a “success” until you have completely eliminated your unwanted behaviors. Nothing could be further from the truth!

Change is a process—a journey that takes time. And if you’re not mindful, you can miss one of the most rewarding parts of that journey—all of the small successes along the way. Recognizing each little success you experience is essential to changing your brain circuitry and your life.

Your Support System

No one can make significant changes in their lives without help—people need people. Candeo helps you create your own Support System, which can include the following—

Your Candeo Coach—Your coach will provide you with positive accountability and support by pointing out your successes, validating your insights, and encouraging you to always move forward. Your relationship will be very professional, yet friendly and calming.

Student Forum—The Candeo Student Forum is another great place for support. You can reach out to Candeo Students world-wide and receive quick responses with lots of encouragement, support and ideas.

People You Know—When you are ready—and only when you are ready—you can choose to invite selected people you know to participate in your Support System. This could include family, friends, clergy, or a support group. You can Invite these individuals to help you stay on track by checking in, giving you reminders, connecting or joining you in healthy outlets. Again, this is entirely up to you.

Training for Spouses and Support People

If and when you decide to invite selected family, friends, clergy or a counselor to be part of your personal Support System, they will have access to their own Candeo Support Person Website. This website is completely separate from your Candeo Student website.

Each person you invite, will have access to special training; a forum; a Support Person Coach; and all the tools and resources they need to effectively support you in your recovery.

Note: Candeo places special emphasis on Support Person training, tools and resources for spouses and partners. If and when you decide to invite your spouse or partner as a Support Person, Candeo will be there to help.

1 to 1 Coaching

You will have a personal Candeo Coach you can communicate with through an anonymous message board. You can ask your Coach questions about the Candeo program and tools, and seek information that will help you progress forward on your journey of change.

Your Coach will direct you to Candeo online information and resources where your questions can be addressed by the Candeo professional team. Your coach will offer you continuing encouragement and overall support.

Student Forum

You can anonymously connect with other Candeo Students. You can share experiences, successes, and give and receive support from Candeo Students all over the world.

You’ll be amazed at how similar other Students’ stories, attempts to cope, and struggles are to yours. As you participate in the forums you’ll not only see the positive impact it has on you, but you’ll also gain strength by helping others.

Flexible

Many students use Candeo in conjunction with a therapist. More and more clinicians are using the Candeo system to track student behavior and gain valuable insights.

Just think if you didn’t have to use the first 30 min. of your session bringing your therapist up-to-speed on your progress. You could get so much more value out of your counseling sessions.

Continuous

When you’re working with a therapist or other face-to-face recovery program, there can be gaps of time between sessions or meetings. Whether it’s because of money, travel distances/ restrictions, or scheduling conflicts . . . it happens.

Sometimes people change therapists or counselors and have to start over, and spend time and effort bringing the new therapist up-to-speed.

With Candeo’s online, 24/7 program, your recovery experience is uninterrupted and continuous.