Sex Addiction Treatment | Szn. 1 Ep. 8

Pleasure Project with Dr. Jenn Kennedy

Recorded for clinicians in training, this podcast discusses Sex Addiction and sexual compulsion. Dr. Jenn offers insight into the typical presentation and treatment approaches.

Content includes:

Criteria for diagnosis: loss of control, compulsive behavior, efforts to stop, lost time, preoccupation, failure to fulfill obligations, continuing to act out even though there have been consequences, escalations of behavior, losses of various sorts, withdrawal symptoms

Typical presentations of clients: affairs, porn, escorts, Love Addiction

Early interventions: Breaking through denial, creating problems and secrets list, exploring consequences, distortions and accountability.

Resources: SAA and SLAA meetings

Do you have interest in unpacking your own relationship? Contact Dr. Jenn for therapy. There are also two upcoming Pleasure Circle offerings. You can find out more or sign up at my website: Pleasure Project. 💋

If you’re feeling ready to join the conversation or have topics you want to hear more about, send Dr. Jenn Kennedy an email with questions and she may address it in a future newsletter or the Pleasure Project Podcast.