This third edition of the premier book on sexual addiction is updated to include the latest research and a new chapter on cybersex addiction. It explains the four-stage cycle of sexual addiction, shows addicts how to deal with compulsions, and provides easy-to-use evaluation measures.
Divorce, incest, child abuse, domestic violence, kidnapping . . . are situations of incredible intensity where there is an exploitation of trust or power. Dr. Patrick Carnes presents an in-depth study of such relationships, how to recognize when traumatic bonding has occurred, and the steps to take to extricate oneself or a loved one from the ...
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 ...
Sex is abused by sexual addicts the same way alcohol or drugs are abused by the chemically dependent. Based on an in-depth survey of more than 1,000 sexual addicts in recovery, a leading expert on sexual addiction now offers the astonishing results of his research. Includes self-tests and warning signs, plus therapies to aid recovery.
Writing for the helping professional and the addict as well, Carnes pinpoints the inner beliefs and the outer influences that create the complex web which eventually ensnares the sexual addict and offers steps for treatment.
Sexual anorexia, an extreme fear of sexual intimacy and obsessive avoidance of sex, is as common--though not as widely recognized--as its dysfunctional parallel, compulsive sexual addiction. In this book, the bestselling author of "Out of the Shadows" underscores how the two dysfunctions are different sides of the same coin.
Dr. Carnes examines the tangled web of love, addictive sex, hate, and fear that is sometimes found in family relationships. He offers a way for addicts and codependents to deal with their sexual compulsions as well as their whole life.
A former sex addict himself, Dr. Mark Laaser offers help and hope for regaining and maintaining sexual integrity, self-control, and wholesome, biblical sexuality.
As Internet usage has exploded in recent years, so has the prevalence of compulsive online sexual behavior--a problem first addressed five years ago by Patrick Carnes and coauthors of the breakthrough book, In The Shadows of the Net. Updated with the latest information, trends, and developments, the second edition equips readers with specific ...
It's 3:30 a.m. and Kevin is still online, absorbed in pornographic images flashing across his computer screen, and searching for more. Hours ago he tucked his children into bed and said good night to his wife, retreating to the computer to "finish up some work." Although his late night ritual leaves Kevin ashamed and exhausted, he is too ...
The resources here will guide you along a pathway of self-assessment, discovery, and fulfillment. Proven techniques from Recovering Couples Anonymous help couples overcome anger, resentment, and dysfunctional patterns, thus allowing them to enjoy the intimate, fulfilling relationship they long for.
From the author of Say Yes to Your Spirit and Say Yes to Your Life comes a collection of soul-sustaining, inspiring, and healing-provoking collection of affirmations for healing from guilt and shame associated with sex addiction
Patrick Carnes is considered an authority in the field of sex addiction, and here he shares the findings of a large case study. The result is an array of compelling stories and statistics: the woman who became so addicted to masturbation that she needed to be hospitalized; those who lost marriages, friends, and jobs to destructive affairs; the ...
Patrick Carnes is a pioneer in identifying, treating, and studying sexual addiction. His workbook Facing the Shadow is designed as a companion to his groundbreaking books Out of the Shadows, Don't Call It Love, and Sexual Anorexia. Chapter topics include working through denial, understanding the addictive cycle, identifying compulsive behaviors, ...
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 ...
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