Clinical Management of Sex Addiction - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1583913610 ISBN 13: 9781583913611

Publisher: Routledge, 2002

Synopsis

As sex addiction and cybersex dependence appear in therapists' caseloads, mental-health professionals are confronted with treating sexual compulsions with little clinical preparation. In bringing together the work and experience of 28 pioneers in addiction medicine and sex therapy, Carnes and Adams provide a long-needed primary text about how to approach treatment with sex-addicted clients. Coverage of assessment and intervention strategies is provided as well as various treatment approaches including art therapy, group psychotherapy, and pharmacological interventions. Also in focus are the treatment of special populations such as female sex addicts, sexually addicted health-care professionals, pastors, gay men, and adolescents. This title should prove a useful introduction for professionals new to the field as well as a reference tool for the seasoned clinician.

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Review:

'The ultimate clinical text on sex addiction. Without question, this book is a classic - practical, timely, competent, and clear. It is a must for every therapists's resource library.' - John C. Friel, PhD, licensed psychologists in full-time private practice and best-selling author; 'Regardless of theoretical orientation, the reader will find this book a treasure-trove of clinical wisdom and treatment ideas for problematic sexual behavior. This is certainly the 'must-have' volume for my bookshelf.' - Dennis P. Sugrue, PhD, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Michigan Medical School, and President of the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists; 'A very needed and useful anthology for both the new and seasoned clinician treating - clients with out-of-control sexual behaviors, this book includes good 'hot-to' information as well as a good overview for treatment.' - Carol Ross, MA, Therapist, Sierra Tucson, and national speaker and author on sex addiction

About the Author:

Kenneth M. Adams, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist in clinical practice since 1981, and clinical director of Program for Sexual Health and Addiction, a comprehensive outpatient treatment program for sexual addiction and other intimacy-based disorders. He is a nationally recognized expert in the treatment of trauma, addictive, and intimacy disorders.

Patrick J. Carnes, Ph.D., C.A.S., is clinical director for sexual disorder services a The Meadows in Wickenburg, Arizona. The educational and therapeutic services for sexual disorders available at The Meadows are built on the technology developed through Dr. Carnes' landmark study of the recoveries of 1,000 sex addicts. Dr. Carnes is a nationally known speaker on addiction and recovery issues.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1583913610
• ISBN 13: 9781583913611
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 418
• Editor: Carnes Patrick J., Adams Kenneth M.