Main 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