This self-access class explores the unique challenges when working with Service Users whose partners self-identify as having a compulsive sexual behaviour disorder (sometimes described using terms such as sex or porn addiction).
The most common emotional reactions of partners who have experienced long term deceit within their relationship will be explored and how they differ from working with partners where infidelity has been discovered.
A relational trauma model will be offered to help therapists understand the devastating impact that many partners experience with case examples to illustrate. Therapists will also learn how the evolving nature of living with a partner with a compulsive sexual behaviour disorder means for many partners, the trauma is not an event that is in the past, but rather one that is ongoing. An outline of essential therapeutic tasks will be provided for therapists to use to help partners establish emotional stability and consider their future relationship options.
Dr Paula Hall has also created the self-access class; Working with Porn Addiction and Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder
About the Trainer
Dr Paula Hall is a BACP Accredited, COSRT Senior Accredited, and UKCP Registered Sexual & Relationship Psychotherapist with 30 years experience, 15 of which have been specialising in compulsive sexual behaviours (commonly known as sex addiction/porn addiction). She is Clinical Director of the Laurel Centre who provide services around the UK for people struggling with compulsive sexual behaviours, including individual, couple and group therapy. She is also Course Director for ISAT’s Diploma in Compulsive Sexual Behaviour and Sex Addiction (CPCAB Accredited, level 5). She is also an author of three books published by Routledge and a number of peer reviewed professional papers on the topic. She recently received a doctorate by public works from Metanoia and Middlesex University for her work in developing contemporary models for understanding and treating sex addiction in the digital age. She continues to be committed to developments in this controversial field to ensure we provide evidence based, client-centred therapy.
