Psychology of Sexual Addiction
The psychology of sexual addiction examines the emotional and cognitive factors driving compulsive sexual behaviour. It explores how trauma, attachment issues, and distorted sexual beliefs contribute to the addiction cycle and informs treatment strategies.
Last Updated: 08 NOV, 2024
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What you'll learn
Identifying Patterns of Sexual Behavior
Building Healthy Sexuality
Practical Techniques for Healing
Enhanced Self-Awareness
Understanding the Root Causes
Breaking the Cycle of Addiction
Reducing Shame and Stigma
Supporting Recovery
Informed Treatment Approaches
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Course Content
Module 1
Introduction to Sexual Addiction
It covers the definition of sexual addiction, differentiates it from healthy sexuality, and explores psychological, biological, and neurochemical frameworks for understanding compulsive sexual behaviours and labelling sexual addiction related disorders.
Module 2
Causes and Contributing factors
It explores psychological factors like trauma and attachment, alongside social and cultural influences, including media, societal norms, and gender differences in sexual addiction expression.
Module 3
Impacts of Sexual Addiction
It covers the mental health, relational, and social impacts of sexual addiction.
Module 4
Treatment, recovery and prevention
It focuses on therapeutic approaches, the role of support groups in recovery, developing healthy sexuality, setting boundaries, and analyzing case studies to explore prevention strategies and resources for sexual addiction recovery.
Module 5
Mindfulness and Sex Addiction
Gain insights on mindfulness techniques and therapies which helps in overcoming sexual addiction and treating related disorders.
Please Note! This is an overview of the content. Full detailed content is in the Kit itself
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What issue it will address?
Understanding the Root Causes of Sexual Addiction
Identifying Dysfunctional Behavioral Patterns
Addressing Emotional Regulation and Impulse Control
Examining the Role of Trauma and Attachment
Overcoming Shame and Stigma
Dealing with Co-occurring Disorders
Exploring Cognitive Distortions in Sexual Addiction
Managing Relapse and Triggers
Improving Self-Awareness and Self-Esteem
Fostering Healthy Relationships
Guiding Effective Treatment and Recovery
Building a Healthy Sexual Identity
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