Compulsive Sexual Behavior: A Relational Therapy Approach

Presentation Description

Current estimated prevalence rates for sexual addiction are between 3% and 6% of the general population. With the increased use of internet pornography, this problem is impacting families at alarming rates. Clinicians of all types are encountering sex addiction in their practices. This workshop will offer general education on treating sexual addiction with a special focus on the impact on the family, both couples and children, and relevant treatment interventions. Cybersex use and the implications for families, children and society will be discussed. This interactive presentation will provide clinicians working with couples, families and children with the resources they need to help families struggling with this increasingly common problem.
Participants will receive 12 CEUs.

Presentor

Stefanie Carnes, PhD

Dr. Carnes is the director of family services, research and intensive workshops at Pine Grove Recovery Center in Hattiesburg, MS. In this capacity she supervises and manages the family therapy services for numerous programs including the drug and alcohol rehabilitation unit, the sexual addiction program, and the eating disorders program. In her role as research director, she oversees all research projects at Pine Grove. Dr. Carnes is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AAMFT Clinical Member and Approved Supervisor. Dr. Carnes is also a certified sex addiction therapist, with expertise in therapy for couples and families struggling with sexual addiction. She is the author of numerous publications and has presented at conferences at both the state and national levels.