Download or read book Navigating the Phases of Sex Addiction Recovery written by Allan J. Katz and published by . This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Navigating the Phases of Sex Addiction Recovery written by Allan J. Katz and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-02-22 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for use with clients recovering from sex addiction, this book guides readers through discovering the essential skills for their sober journey and find meaning and purpose in life through character development and emotional maturity, while improving their relationship with healthy intimacy. This workbook answers the question, “I’m sober, now what?”. It contains concise exercises and take the readers on a journey that will give them an insight into what is holding them back from a life worth living, finally living in serenity, learning the art of surrender, and finding true hope and freedom in recovery. With alternating chapters presenting problems and solutions, this workbook is designed to lead the reader through the stages of recovery while gaining skills in mindfulness, emotional regulation, and impulse control.

Download or read book Out of the Shadows written by Patrick J Carnes and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-06-21 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the revised information and up-to-date research, Out of the Shadows is the premier work on sex addiction, written by a pioneer in its treatment. Sex is at the core of our identities. And when it becomes a compulsion, it can unravel our lives. Out of the Shadows is the premier work on this disorder, written by a pioneer in its treatment. Revised and updated to include the latest research--and to address the exploding phenomenon of cybersex addiction--this third edition identifies the danger signs, explains the dynamics, and describes the consequences of sexual addiction and dependency. With practical wisdom and spiritual clarity, it points the way out of the shadows of sexual compulsion and back into the light and fullness of life.

Download or read book Sex Addiction The Partner s Perspective written by Paula Hall and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-08-20 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sex and pornography addiction are growing problems that devastate the lives of partners as well as sufferers. Sex Addiction: The Partner's Perspective has been written to help partners and those who care about them to survive the shock of discovering their partner is a sex addict and to help them make decisions about the future of their relationships and their lives. First and foremost, it is a practical book, full of facts, and self help exercises to give partners a much needed sense of stability and control. Like its sister book, Understanding and Treating Sex Addiction, it includes case examples and survey results revealing the reality of life for partners of sex addicts. Sex Addiction: The Partner's Perspective is divided into three parts. Part I explores the myths surrounding sex addiction and provides up to date information about what sex addiction is and what causes it before moving on to explain why the discovery hurts partners so much. Part II is about partners’ needs and includes self-help exercises and strategies to help partners regain stability, rebuild self-esteem and consider their future. The controversial topic of co-dependency is also explored with guidance on how to identify it, avoid it and overcome it. Part III focuses on the couple relationship starting with the difficult decision of whether to stay or leave. Whatever the decision, partners will then find help and support for rebuilding trust and reclaiming their sexuality. This book has been written to help partners not only survive, but to grow stronger and move on with their lives – whether alone, or in their relationship. Readers will find revealing statistics and real life stories shared by partners who kindly took part in the first UK survey of sex addiction partners. This book will this book be a valuable guide for partners, but also for the therapists who seek to support them on their journey of recovery.

Download or read book Stop Sex Addiction written by Milton S. Magness and published by Central Recovery Press. This book was released on 2013-04-02 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sex addiction is a growing menace that threatens all strata of our society, destroying millions of marriages, damaging reputations, contributing to suicides and in come cases prison sentences, and wasting mind-boggling amounts of money. But there is hope. Sex addiction is treatable. Through a rigorous recovery program detailed in these pages, it is possible for sex addicts to stop all of their destructive behaviors--forever. The recovery road is long and difficult, but also very rewarding. Marriages have not only been restored, but enriched. by following the Steps described in Stop Sex Addiction, addicts and their partners have found the path to freedom from sex addiction. You have taken the first step by reading this summary. The wisdom in this book will lead to real hope and true freedom.

Download or read book Sex Addicts Anonymous written by SAA Fellowship and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-05-03 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The basic text of the SAA fellowship, Sex Addicts Anonymous explains sex addiction from the SAA perspective and demonstrates, through examples, how sex addiction worsens over time. It describes the personal powerlessness and unmanageability of sex addiction, and the damage to personal relationships, livelihood, and physical health that is often caused by addictive behavior. Sex Addicts Anonymous conveys a vision of hope for the addict through a recovery program based on the time-honored Twelve Steps that were initially proposed for alcoholics. A separate section of the book offers a variety of personal stories from individual members of the fellowship to illustrate the challenges and the hope of recovery.

Download or read book Sexual Addiction Understanding and Treatment written by Paul Becker MAEd LPC and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2015-02-23 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book Sexual Addiction: Understanding and Treatment introduces graduate-level students to the field of sexual addiction. Graduate schools seek a textbook that specifically addresses the dynamics of sex addiction to complete their counseling education curriculum. Some professors have indicated that there is a dearth of targeted instructional content. This book fills that need. As a compendium of Dr. Carnes research related to the treatment of sexually addicted men and women, the book will serve as clinical manual for therapists. Therapists are invited to use the recovery program presented as an effective treatment regimen for sex addicts. Internet pornography addicts men and women who have a weakness for sexual stimulation. One estimate is that as much as half of the male population and a third of the female population are addicted to pornography. The need for a relevant clinical tool is real. As such, the book contains thirty-six therapeutic exercises to help sexually addicted men and women, in conjunction with sex addiction therapy, to achieve long-term sexual sobriety.

Download or read book Sex Addiction Workbook A Step by Step Therapeutic Guide for Overcoming Sex Addiction written by Easton Gideon Ryan and published by Jstone Publishing. This book was released on with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sex Addiction Workbook: A Step-by-Step Therapeutic Guide for Overcoming Sex Addiction" is a self-help guide that offers practical advice and exercises to support individuals struggling with sex addiction. The workbook provides a step-by-step approach to recovery, using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques to help individuals identify triggers, manage cravings, and develop healthy coping strategies. As a comprehensive guide to overcome sex addiction, it's filled with practical tools to combat sex addiction. These practical tools range from self-assessment exercises to help you identify the nature and patterns of your addiction, to therapeutic strategies designed to address and reshape harmful thought patterns. The workbook offers an effective therapeutic strategy for sex addiction with easy-to-follow steps and techniques that help individuals navigate the challenging terrain of recovery. The methods detailed in this book are not quick fixes but offer a sustainable path to long-term recovery. What makes this book stand out is its emphasis on empathetic and compassionate self-reflection. It serves as an instrumental guide for individuals and therapists alike, aiding in unraveling the intricate dynamics of sexual addiction and providing viable solutions for healing and recovery. Whether you are in the initial stages of recognizing the problem or you are well into the recovery journey, this workbook is a beacon of light, offering hope and guidance. With the Sex Addiction Workbook: A Step-by-Step Therapeutic Guide for Overcoming Sex Addiction, you embark on a journey of self-discovery, learning to manage your addiction, rebuild your life, and strive towards a healthier future. Highlights of "Sex Addiction Workbook: A Step-by-Step Therapeutic Guide for Overcoming Sex Addiction" include: Step-by-step approach: The workbook provides a clear and structured approach to managing sex addiction, making it easy for readers to follow along and track their progress. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques: CBT is a proven method for managing addictive behaviors, and this workbook uses these techniques to help individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors. Mindfulness exercises: Mindfulness is an important aspect of recovery from addiction, and the workbook includes exercises to help individuals stay present and centered in the moment. Practical advice and exercises: The workbook offers many practical exercises that readers can complete on their own or with a therapist to help them manage their addictive behaviors and develop healthy coping strategies. Overall, the "Sex Addiction Workbook: A Step-by-Step Therapeutic Guide for Overcoming Sex Addiction" provides a useful resource for those struggling with sex addiction, offering a holistic approach to recovery that emphasizes self-care, mindfulness, and emotional regulation.

Download or read book Real Hope True Freedom written by Milton S Magness and published by Central Recovery Press. This book was released on 2017-02-20 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Real Hope, True Freedom covers a wide variety of topics on sex addiction and the process of recovery. It addresses the different manifestations of sex addiction, how sex addiction impacts the brain, sex addiction risk factors, when sex addiction co-occurs with other mental health disorders, barriers to getting help/treatment, information and resources specific to the needs of the partners of sex addicts, the process of treatment, the process of recovery for both individuals and couples, relationship rebuilding, re-establishing intimacy, healthy sexuality, and relapse prevention tools and strategies. Milton Magness, D. Min., MA, LPC, CSAT, is the founder and director of Hope & Freedom Counseling Services. A Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, he served five terms as the president of the Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH), the international professional organization for sexual addiction therapists. Prior to becoming a therapist he was a pastor for twenty years. He has a Doctor of Ministry from Luther Rice Seminary, a Master of Arts in Psychology from Houston Baptist University, and Master of Arts in Religious Education from Southwestern Seminary. Dr. Magness is the author of Stop Sex Addiction: Real Hope, True Freedom for Sex Addicts and Partners, and Thirty Days to Hope & Freedom for Sexual Addicts: the Essential Guide for Daily Recovery and Relapse Prevention. Marsha Means, MA, a trained Marriage and Family Therapist, as well as the founder and director of A Circle of Joy Ministries, an organization designed to help women impacted by sexual addiction and address the needs created by this growing problem. In 2000, she gained international recognition through Prodigals International, an organization she and her husband founded in the Seattle area to train and equip therapists, churches, and lay people in providing help, hope, and healing to those touched by the pain and shame of sex addiction. Ms. Means is the author of Living With Your Husband’s Secret Wars, and the co-author of Your Sexually Addicted Spouse: How Partners Can Cope and Heal.

Download or read book The Circle of Life written by K. J. Nivin and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2009-12-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Circle Of Life - The Process of Sexual Recovery Workbook (Revised: July. 2011). We discuss and work through the 12 Step recovery process. This is a stand alone workbook for working the 12 Steps for Sexual Addiction. Volume 1 is the first and only workbook for The Circle of Life series for sex addiction. Two more volumes exist for recovery from Alcoholism and Compulsive Debting/Spending. Sex addiction is a disease of the body, mind, and spirit. You may believe differently but this is the experience of many of us who are on the road to happy destiny (recovery from sex addiction). Our strength is the result of being sponsored through the 12 Steps. Our hope is in recovery from this addiction by witnessing the success of those who have gone before us. The Circle Of Life workbook was developed to help with the basics of recovery. A strong emphasis is placed on obtaining and utilizing a 12 Step program sponsor. We stress attending sexual addiction support meetings and developing a support system. The intention of this workbook is to work through the 12 Steps with a sponsor to develop an understanding of a Higher Power who will keep us sober (God as we understand God - our own concept). This workbook does not address formal religion or dogma. This process of recovery, we believe through our own experience, is spiritual in nature and change through guidance of a power greater than ourselves becomes the key to recovery. The first three chapters give information on our addiction, seeking help for recovery from sex addiction, the feelings that are associated with coming into sexual sobriety, and withdrawal from active sexual compulsive behavior. Chapters four through twelve are dedicated to working the 12 Steps. It is possible to recover from sex addiction. Recovery is possible if one has the capacity to be honest - honest with themselves and honest with their recovering friends.

Download or read book Moving Beyond Betrayal written by Vicki Tidwell Palmer and published by Central Recovery Press, LLC. This book was released on 2016-05-16 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A go-to guide on how to confront, heal from, and ultimately thrive after the devastation of betrayal by a partner's compulsive sexual or other addictive behavior The first book specifically for partners affected by addictive behavior that addresses, in detail, how to identify, create, and maintain boundaries as a vital component of self-care and an indispensable tool for healing and growth. Through working the 5-Step Boundary Solution partners will gain clarity; reduce the chaos inherent in relationships impacted by sex addiction; feel more empowered and in control of their lives; discover whether or not their relationship with the addict is salvageable. Vicki Tidwell Palmer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) in private practice in Houston, Texas. She is the author of the blog for partners Survival Strategies for Partners of Sex Addicts.

Download or read book Don t Call It Love written by Patrick Carnes and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2013-12-18 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Dr. Patrick Carnes is a creative, pioneering, and courageous human being. His books are changing the lives of thousands!" "I lost three marriages, all because of affairs." "I became suicidal because of multiple intense involvements." "I spent money on sex when I needed it for children's clothes." "I lost promotion opportunities and a special scholarship because my co-workers found out about my sex life." Every day they face the possibility of destruction, risking their families, fiances, jobs, dignity, and health. They come from all walks of life: ministers, physicians, therapists, politicians, executives, blue-collar workers. Most were abused as children--sexually, physically or emotionally--and saw addictive behavior in their early lives. Most grapple with other addictions as well, but their fiercest battle is with the most astounding prevalent "secret" disorder in America: sexual addiction. Here is a ground-breaking work by the nation's leading professional expert on sexual addiction, based on the candid testimony of more than one thousand recovering sexual addicts in the first major scientific study of the disorder. This essential volume includes not only the revealing findings of Dr. Carne's research with recovering addicts but also advice from the addicts and co-addicts themselves as they work to overcome their compulsive behavior. Positive, hopeful, and practical, Don't Call It Love is a landmark book that helps us better understand all addictions, their causes, and the difficult path to recovery.

Download or read book Hope Freedom for Sexual Addicts and Their Partners written by Milton S. Magness and published by Hope & Freedom for Sex Add. This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compassionate yet concise guide to beginning recovery from sexual addiction.

Download or read book Recovery from Sexual Addiction a Man S Guide written by Paul Becker and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-05-14 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recovery from Sexual Addiction: A Mans Guide and a companion workbook, help men learn how to achieve a high level commitment to change their behavior and thinking. Men are introduced to insights on how to move out of compulsive behavior, depressed mood, and isolation into a more fulfilling life. Readers will learn about the Addicts Life Scale, a simple yet insightful tool that illustrates how ones mood is directly related to destructive acting-out behaviors. Once a man becomes aware of his mood levels, he can begin to take proactive steps to reach and sustain a mood level where he feels confident and motivated to remain free of destructive acting-out behaviors. Book chapters are structured to help men examine their most personal issues, including: the nature and origin of sexual addiction, the roles of anger, anxiety, isolation, and depression in sexual addiction, how co-dependency fosters sexual addiction, how to cultivate self-awareness and improved attitude, and creating a healthy life style absent sexually acting out. Ultimately, readers will discover the satisfaction that comes from improved relationships with their spouses, children, other men, and God. Paul Beckers unique Recovery From Sexual Addiction series includes a core book, client workbook, and a clinician guide. The three texts use an interactive approach to help therapists and clients thoroughly explore the roots of sexual addiction and effective ways to achieve long-term recovery. The series is especially helpful to therapists who prefer to base recovery on principles proven by Dr. Patrick Carnes.

Download or read book Sex Lies and Forgiveness written by Jennifer P. Schneider and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1991 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Sex Addiction 101 written by Robert Weiss and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-21 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sex Addiction 101: The Workbook presents 24 updated and highly refined exercises designed to walk recovering sex addicts through the process of healing. Intended for use in conjunction with Rob Weiss's full-length book, Sex Addiction 101: A Basic Guide to Healing from Sex, Love, and Porn Addiction, this workbook provides tasks and reflective questions that will help sex addicts establish and maintain lasting sobriety.

Download or read book Contrary to Love written by Patrick J Carnes and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-09-29 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This resource identifies the stages and progression of sex addiction, including assessment, intervention, and treatment methods. Public humiliation, broken families, and ruined careers are just some of the tragic results when sex behavior is out of control. And as the media reports each new case, we ask ourselves the disturbing question, Why? In this sequel to Out of the Shadows, author and leading expert in the field of sex addiction, Patrick Carnes adds new insight and findings, building on his original descriptive framework. Stages and progression of the illness are identified. Family structure, bonding, and boundaries are examined in depth. Finally, assessment, intervention, and treatment methods are outlined, with the goal--and the hope--of ultimate recovery. A resource for therapists who treat those with sexual addiction as well as recovering addicts.