Treating Sexual Addiction
Author | : Kevin B. Skinner |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 248 |
Release | : 2020-02-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 0977220877 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780977220878 |
Rating | : 4/5 (77 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Many individuals are struggling to make sense of their own unwanted sexual behaviors. In Treating Sexual Addiction: A Compassionate Approach to Recovery, Dr. Kevin Skinner begins by defining what sex addiction is and what it is not. Then, using the recovery capital model to explain what successful people do in recovery, the author provides suggestions and solutions on how to improve your own recovery capital. Learn how to overcome common barriers to recovery such as loneliness, low self-worth, and stress. Finally, recovery is not complete without learning how to be effective in relationships. The author explains how learning to love self and others can accelerate the journey to recovery.