Resources for Sex Addiction Treatment:
Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction
By Patrick Carnes, Ph.D.
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.
Thirty Days to Hope & Freedom from Sexual Addiction: The Essential Guide to Daily Recovery
By Milton Magbess, D. Min
Genuine healing is available to women and men who seek to restore their integrity and live in continuous sexual sobriety. Through a thirty-day approach, Milton Magness, D. Min., prepares readers for long-term recovery with essential advice on how to cope with isolation, dishonesty, secrecy, and what to expect from therapy. Milton Magness, D. Min., is the founder and director of Hope & Freedom Counseling Services in Houston, Texas. He is a certified sex addiction therapist and a licensed professional counselor. Dr. Magness is the president of the board of directors of The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH).
Facing the Shadow: Starting Sexual and Relationship Recovery
By Patrick Carnes, Ph.D.
Dr. Carnes broke new ground with Out of the Shadows. Facing the Shadows continued that pioneering spirit as the first book to take techniques used by thousands of people recovering from sex addiction and show, step by step, how to break free of this disease and live a healthier, more fulfilling life. This second edition adds timely material on cybersex and new science about arousal. This work sets the stage for recovery tasks at hand, and then provides practical, easy-to-follow exercises specifically designed to help understand and address them. You’ll learn:
- Why denial is so powerful and what can be done to break through it.
- How to face the consequences of your behaviors using recovery principles.
- How to respond to change and crisis due to addiction
- How to manage life without dysfunctional behavior
- How spirituality affects recovery
- What to disclose and to whom
- How does sex addiction start and what does an addict need to know
Cruise Control: Understanding Sex Addiction in Gay Men
By Robert Weiss, LCSW, CAS
Robert Weiss avoids political and moral arguments and instead focuses on the clinical approach, asking the question, “Is your sexual behavior causing problems in other areas of your life?” Cruise Control leads men to a better understanding of the difference between sexual compulsion and non-addictive sexual behavior within the gay experience, and it explains what resources are available for recovery. A timely and important contribution to the body of recovery literature, Cruise Control provides understanding, empathy and encouragement to gay men seeking healthy sexual expression.
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