Full Description
Understanding and Treating Sex and Pornography Addiction demonstrates why people's lives are being destroyed by compulsive sexual behaviour and what we can do to help them. The book examines the latest research into these conditions and outlines the new integrative C.H.O.I.C.E. Recovery Model, a practical, sex-positive model which incorporates CBT, ACT and psychodynamic theories to help people enjoy lifetime recovery.
This new edition has been updated throughout, with new material covering pornography addiction, ChemSex, internet offending and female sex and love addiction. Written in a clear and informative manner, this book contains support and advice for both the clinician and for those who suffer from sex addiction, and provides tools for securing confident and rewarding recovery.
Understanding and Treating Sex and Pornography Addiction is essential reading for anyone looking to make an enduring recovery from these conditions, as well as for clinicians new to the field and those wanting to update their skills and knowledge.
Contents
CONTENTS
Introduction
Part I - Understanding Sex & Porn Addiction
Chapter 1 - Defining Sex & Porn Addiction
Chapter 2 - Assessment
Chapter 3 - How Addiction Starts
Chapter 4 - How Addiction is Maintained & Reinforced
Chapter 5 - The Impact on Partners & Relationships
Part II - Socio Cultural Differences
Chapter 6 - Female Sex & Love Addiction
Chapter 7 - Sexual Diversities & ChemSex
Chapter 8 - Faith Communities & Spirituality
Chapter 9 - Sex Offending
Part III - The CHOICE Recovery Model
Chapter 10 - Challenge Core Beliefs
Chapter 11 - Have a Vision
Chapter 12 - Overcome Compulsive Behaviours
Chapter 13 - Identify Positive Sexuality
Chapter 14 - Connect with Others
Chapter 15 - Establish Confident Recovery
Conclusion
Further Reading & Resources
