Stefanie Carnes – The Not-So-Hidden Epidemic of Sexually Compulsive Behaviors & Pornography Addiction: The Trauma Connection and Treatment
Sexually compulsive and addictive behavior has become a common presenting problem for today’s clinician, whether it emerges in the form of pornography addiction, use of “hook up” apps, or emerges as part of marital conflict.
Dr. Carnes will discuss the current state of the field of compulsive sexual behavior and pornography addiction, including the most up to date research and information on diagnosis, etiology, and treatment.
What You’ll Learn In The Not-So-Hidden Epidemic of Sexually Compulsive Behaviors & Pornography Addiction
Outline
- What is Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder?
- Criteria
- Differential Diagnosis
- Etiology
Objectives
- Appraise new research on the diagnosis of sexually compulsive and addictive behavior.
- Assess the role of trauma and attachment disruption as etiological factors in the development of compulsive sexual behavior.
- Investigate the key differences between treating sex addiction and sex offending and other sexual disorders.
Target Audience
- Counselors
- Social Workers
- Psychologists
- Psychotherapists
- Therapists
- Marriage & Family Therapists
- Addiction Counselors
- Case Managers
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Other Mental Health Professionals
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