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Why the True Meaning of Life Eludes Sex Addicts

By Amy Sohler, MPA, MA, LMHC, CDP, MHP One of the most painful consequences of sex addiction (or, for that matter, any addiction) is that addicts who remain active in their disease create that which they fear most – isolation and loneliness. Unlike alcohol and substance abuse, though, sex… Read More

Unity and Recovery in Sex Addiction Treatment

By Amy Sohler, MPA, MA, LMHC, CDP, MHP Unity is our most cherished quality. We find greater personal freedom than any other society knows. In that sense, our society is a benign anarchy. The word ‘anarchy’ has a bad meaning to most of us… But I think that the gentle… Read More

Managing Your Sex Addiction in the Summer

Summer is here; for many people, warmer weather signifies relaxing days at the beach or swimming pool, bathing suits, tank tops, shorts, and fun in the sun. However, if you’re struggling with sex addiction, summer can be a stressful and challenging time of year. Sex addicts may find it… Read More

Treating Military Members for Sexual Addiction

Over the past several years, news stories about sexually addictive behaviors in the armed forces seem to be increasing at an alarming number. This is calling greater attention to the issues arising between the men and women who serve our country. A quick Google search using the terms “Sexual Addiction… Read More

Don’t Underestimate Your Middle Circle Behaviors

Carol Juergensen Sheets, LCSW, PCC, CSAT, Often, when men or women attend 12-Step meetings or therapy, they’re instructed to do the 3-circles exercise. The circle exercise involves drawing a three circles diagram representing three types of behaviors in an addict’s life. The outer circle represents healthy behaviors, the middle… Read More

Trauma Can Create Template Which Feeds Sexual Addiction

Many clients ask professionals, “Why have I been plagued with hyper-sexuality?” In other words, they were curious to understand why they’d become addicted to hyper-sexual behavior. This question is often asked by drug and alcohol addicts who also wonder why they were plagued with the addiction gene when their siblings… Read More