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 Voices of Recovery written by SAA Fellowship and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-02-03 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Voices of Recovery is the response to requests from SAA members for a meditation book written and produced by the fellowship. This book is not the work of a single person. Numerous individuals have donated their time and talents to writing, reading, selecting, and editing meditations. Each meditation is a reflection of the individual member's own experience, strength, and hope in their own recovery process. The meditations may be read daily based on the date, by topic using the index, or by any other way the reader or group desires.

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 Answers in the Heart written by Hazelden Publishing and published by Hazelden Publishing. This book was released on 1989-10-01 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Answers in the Heart

Download or read book A Couple s Guide to Sexual Addiction written by Paldrom Collins and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-11-18 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like other psychiatric disorders, sexual addiction is a condition that affects peoples' relationships with others as much as it affects their own mental state. Individuals suffering from sexual addiction typically pursue sex through any means possible and often engage in risky forms of sexual activity such as exhibitionism, promiscuous sex with multiple partners, online sex, etc. It's easy to see how a couple's relationship may be challenged by the manifestations and reality of a disorder like this one. A Couple's Guide to Sexual Addiction discusses common relationship issues within the context of sexual addiction and provides the reader with exercises, information, and advice on the following topics: Trust Communication Healthy sexuality & sexual behaviors Family By understanding the reality of sexual addiction and what it means for a relationship, couples will be able to better relate to each other and plan for a successful future.

Download or read book A Gentle Path Through the Twelve Steps written by Patrick Carnes and published by Hazelden Publishing. This book was released on 2012-04-13 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Gentle Path through the Twelve Steps Updated and Expanded

Download or read book Out of Bondage written by L J Schwartz and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2010-02-03 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the story of L. J. Shwartz's journey from childhood through physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; years of sexual addiction; and subsequent recovery in his early forties. About the Author L. J. Schwartz resides in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, with his wife and two pugs. He is currently sponsoring other addicts with their recovery. He also created and monitors an internet website for sex addiction: www.recoverymonologue.com

Download or read book Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous written by Augustine Fellowship Staff and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book America Anonymous written by Benoit Denizet-Lewis and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-01-06 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America Anonymous is the unforgettable story of eight men and women from around the country -- including a grandmother, a college student, a bodybuilder, and a housewife -- struggling with addictions. For nearly three years, acclaimed journalist Benoit Denizet-Lewis immersed himself in their lives as they battled drug and alcohol abuse, overeating, and compulsive gambling and sexuality. Alternating with their stories is Denizet-Lewis's candid account of his own recovery from sexual addiction and his compelling examination of our culture of addiction, where we obsessively search for new and innovative ways to escape the reality of the present moment and make ourselves feel "better." Addiction is arguably this country's biggest public-health crisis, triggering and exacerbating many of our most pressing social problems (crime, poverty, skyrocketing health-care costs, and childhood abuse and neglect). But while cancer and AIDS survivors have taken to the streets -- and to the halls of Congress -- demanding to be counted, millions of addicts with successful long-term recovery talk only to each other in the confines of anonymous Twelve Step meetings. (A notable exception is the addicted celebrity, who often enters and exits rehab with great fanfare.) Through the riveting stories of Americans in various stages of recovery and relapse, Denizet-Lewis shines a spotlight on our most misunderstood health problem (is addiction a brain disease? A spiritual malady? A moral failing?) and breaks through the shame and denial that still shape our cultural understanding of it -- and hamper our ability to treat it. Are Americans more addicted than people in other countries, or does it just seem that way? Can food or sex be as addictive as alcohol and drugs? And will we ever be able to treat addiction with a pill? These are just a few of the questions Denizet-Lewis explores during his remarkable journey inside the lives of men and women struggling to become, or stay, sober. As the addicts in this book stumble, fall, and try again to make a different and better life, Denizet-Lewis records their struggles -- and his own -- with honesty and empathy.

Download or read book Sexaholics Anonymous written by Sa Literature and published by Sa Literature. This book was released on 2019-06-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sexaholics Anonymous is the basic text for a Twelve-Step fellowship with the same name. It offers a solution to the problems of lust, sex, and pornography addiction.

Download or read book Clinical Management of Sex Addiction written by Patrick J. Carnes and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-11-28 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical Management of Sex Addiction’s newest edition updates many of the original chapters from 28 leaders in the field with new findings and treatment methods in the field of sex addiction. With a growing awareness of sex addiction as a problem, plus the advent of cybersex compulsion, professional clinicians are being confronted with sexual compulsion with little clinical or academic preparation. This is the first book distilling the experience of the leaders in this emerging field. It additionally provides new chapters on emerging areas of interest, including partner counseling, trauma and sexual addiction, and adolescent sex addiction. With a focus on special populations, the book creates a current and coherent reference for the therapist who faces quickly escalating new constellations of addictive sexual behavior. Readable, concise and filled with useful interventions, it is a key text for professionals new to the field and a classic reference for all clinicians who treat sex addiction.

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.

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 Sex and Love written by Eric Griffin-Shelley and published by Praeger. This book was released on 1997-05-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2. What is a Sex and Love Addiction? Definition of Addiction, The High, Tolerance, Dependence, Craving, Withdrawal, Obsession, Compulsion, Secrecy, Personality Change, Getting It All Together: Diagnostic Criteria. 3. The Disease Concept of Addictions: Competing Theories of Addictions, The Disease Model of Addiction, The Disease of Sex and Love Addiction, Severity of Sex and Love Addictions. 4. Short-Term Treatment and Recovery: Twelve-Step Programs - H.O.W., Bottom Lines and Triggers, Secrecy, Why Me?, Masks and Attitudes, Relapse and Relapse Prevention. 5. Long-Term Treatment and Recovery: Self-Affirmation, Support Systems, Families, Boundaries, Nurturing and Discipline, PTSD, Healthy Intimacy.

Download or read book Sexual Compulsives Anonymous A Program of Recovery 2nd Edition written by Sexual Compulsives Anonymous and published by SCA International Service Org.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Little Blue Book" describes the program of SCA. It is written by members and includes the 12 Steps/12 Traditions adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous, 14 Characteristics we have in common, The Tools that Help us Get Better and chapters on Sobriety / Recovery Plans, Sponsorship, Service, what happens at Meetings, how to avoid slips, masturbation, shame and a brief history of the program followed by some useful prayers and meeting formats.

Download or read book Sex Addiction 101 written by Robert Weiss and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-10-27 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The number of affordable, easy links to pleasurable sexual online content is on the rise. Activity increases with the accessibility of technology. So, too, has sex addiction. People struggling with sex, porn, and love addiction typically have little understanding of this incredibly complicated disease. Sex Addiction 101 covers everything from what sexual addiction is and how it can best be treated, to how it affects various subgroups of the population such as women, gays, and teenagers. The book also provides sex addicts with strategies to protect themselves from the online sexual onslaught. Sex Addiction 101 is intended to enlighten the clinical population as well as actual sex addicts and their loved ones. Along with his mentor Patrick Carnes, Weiss has become the face of and driving force behind understanding and treating sex addiction; this book should be a core title in every addiction collection.

Download or read book LONELY ALL THE TIME written by Earle and published by Pocket Books. This book was released on 1990-06 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compulsive sexual behavior is finally being recognized as an addictive disease like drug abuse, overeating and gambling. The causes and symptoms of sex-addiction are explored as well as the concerns of an addict's co-dependent partner.