Clinical Management of Sex Addiction

by Patrick J. Carnes (editor), Kenneth M. Adams (Editor)

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.

560 pages, Paperback

First published October 4, 2002

About the author

Patrick J. Carnes, Ph.D., is an internationally known authority and speaker on addiction and recovery issues. He has authored over twenty books including the bestselling titles Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction, Facing the Shadow, Betrayal Bond, Don’t Call It Love, A Gentle Path Through the Twelve Steps and The Gentle Path through the Twelve Principles.

Dr. Carnes’ research provides the architecture for the “task model” of treating addictions that is used by thousands of therapists worldwide and many well-known treatment centers, residential facilities, and hospitals. He founded IITAP (International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals), which provides CSAT (Certified Sex Addiction Therapist) training and certification as well as cutting-edge information for addiction professionals. Dr. Carnes currently serves as a Senior Fellow and Executive Director for the Gentle Path Program at The Meadows in Wickenburg, Arizona.

Reviews

[Rafa · Rating 4 out of 5]

this is a great book. I recommend it if you see yourself working with addictions. The only thing is that it still uses DSM IV language 1 or 2 chapters.

[Conrad · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book shows its age, but despite that it's still a good source of information. I'm disappointed in the last chapter, "How to Build a Sex Addiction Practice" as it was very short (only seven pages) and didn't go into it from a business perspective. I have a MBA and was expecting more about the background of things, but it was extremely disappointing for me. With that being said, the new edition came out a month and a half ago from this review date, and I'm looking forward to picking up a copy to see the updates the new edition has in it as a lot has changed in the community.