Resources for Help

If you have found yourself here it is likely that you are struggling through the discovery of a partner's sexual addiction or you yourself are struggling with your sexual behavior. Either way, I am very sorry. Please know that regardless of whatever side you are on, the partner or the sex addict, you are not alone and there is help available.

If you are the partner of a sex addict, before the end of the today go to your nearest bookstore or online retailer and purchase Mending A Shattered Heart by Stefani Carnes. If you are or believe you may be a sex addict, go purchase Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction by Patrick J. Carnes.

In addition to these books there are companion workbooks. For the spouse of the sex addict, Facing Heartbreak by Stefani Carnes, Mari Lee, and Anthony Rodriguez and Facing the Shadows: Starting Sexual and Relationship Recovery by Patrick J. Carnes.

It is important to receive counseling from a certified sex addiction therapist (CSAT). A regular therapist may not understand or be trained in the complexities of sexual addiction. Traditional therapy or marriage counseling can make things worse for sex addicts and or their partners. You can located a certified sex addiction therapist at the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals.

It is incredibly important for both the partner of a sex addict and sex addicts to be involved in supportive groups. The most successful individuals attend 12 Step meetings.

Sex Addiction 12 Step Recovery Groups:
 12 Step Recovery for Partners of Sex Addicts:


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