Introduction to working with sex and pornography addiction
For therapists and counsellors – an introduction to the complex field of working with clients presenting with sex and porn addiction/CSBD.
Sex and pornography addiction workshop
Sex/pornography addiction is the language clients use to describe what is currently classified as Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder (CSBD) by the WHO. This 1-day workshop is intended to be an introduction to CSBD in client work.
The day will explore sex/pornography addiction (CSBD) formation from a biopsychosocial perspective with reference to the I-PACE model of addiction. It will explore the addictive cycle and the role of shame and other factors in addiction maintenance. The path to recovery and the potential usefulness of groupwork are addressed. Consideration is given to how to support partners and other family members who may be affected by sexual addiction, as well as when addiction escalates to potentially illegal behaviours.
This is a one-day workshop aimed primarily at counsellors, giving 6 hours of CPD.
Workshop aims
The topic of sexual/pornography addiction is like a very large manor house with many rooms. The day will give an 'overview of the floorplan' of the house, and spend more time in some 'rooms' than others:
- to provide a definition of sex and porn addiction and CSBD
- to look at sex and porn addiction from a biopsychosocial perspective
- to understand underlying causes and contributing factors
- to introduce some of the neurobiology behind sex and porn addiction
- to provide an understanding of the cycle of addiction
- to look at the role of shame in the addiction process
- to understand how escalation can lead to dangerous or illegal behaviours
- to consider some of the safeguarding concerns that arise from the addiction
- to introduce the support needs of partners of other family members
- to provide an overview of treatment options for those with addiction
- to explore the effectiveness of group work in recovery and concepts of recovery resilience
- to understand the limitations of personal capacity and competence when offering hope and support
- to understand when referral to others may be needed.
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