Sex Addiction: The Partner's Perspective - A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Surviving Sex Addiction For Partners and Those Who Want to Help Them (Broché)

"I believe this book will provide information, encouragement and hope to partners and relationships shattered by sex addiction, and become a valuable tool in partner recovery and healing ! " —Barbara Steffens PhD, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Certified Clinical Partner Specialist, Certified Partner Coach, Board Certified Coach, President of the Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialist (APSATS) Sex and pornography addiction ore growing problems that devastate the lives of partners as well as sufferers.
Sex Addiction : The Partner's Perspective has been written to help partners and those who care about them to survive the shock of discovering their partner is o sex addict, and to help them make decisions about the future of their relationships and their lives. First and foremost it is a practical book, full of facts and self-help exercises to give partners a much-needed sense of stability and control.
Like its sister book, Understanding and Treating Sex Addiction, it includes case examples and survey results revealing the reality of life for partners of sex addicts. Sex Addiction : The Partner's Perspective is divided into three parts. Part I explores the myths surrounding sex addiction and provides up-to-date information about what sex addiction is and what causes it, before moving on to explain why the discovery hurts partners so much.
Part II is about partners' needs and includes self-help exercises and strategies to help partners regain stability, rebuild self-esteem and consider their future. The controversial topic of co-dependency is also explored, with guidance on how to identify it, avoid it and overcome it. Part III focuses on the couple relationship, starting with the difficult decision of whether to stay or leave. Whatever the decision, partners will then find help and support for rebuilding trust and reclaiming their sexuality.
This book has been written to help partners not only survive, but grow stronger and move on with their lives, whether alone, or in a relationship. Readers will find revealing statistics and real-life stories shared by partners who kindly took part in the first UK survey of sex addiction partners. This book will be a valuable guide not only for partners, but also for the therapists who seek to support them on their journey of recovery.