Sep 30, 2020
SEX ADDICTION? Should you be Concerned? The numbers are in: 6% of population in the U.S. identify as
having a Sexual Addiction. 27,000 people search Google for "sexual
addiction" every day. This is a huge number, yet it is still an
issue that we don't talk about or understand in the general
population or within the therapeutic community.
Unfortunately, at this time there is no significant research
on this topic in Canada and experts in the field are few in
number. Natalie Cournoyea also a M.A. in Counselling Psychology explains that sexual addiction occurs because "In many situations people have experienced early life trauma (i.e., sexual or other) and as a result struggle with their emotions and turn to sexual acts (in some cases) to mask strong emotions that might surface in life". So how would someone know if they have a problem with a sexual addiction or are in a relationship with someone who is struggling in this way?
So many questions will arise during these conversations... What can you do now or to help someone you know?
Why is this conversation important? In my practice this is something I see fairly frequently and have yet to meet a client with a sexual addiction who did not also have a history of personal life trauma. Barbara will reflect from the lens of her own tragic loss and personal experience. What do you do when your father dies by suicide while you are in the hospital awaiting the birth of your triplets? What do you do when you can't attend your father's funeral because physician orders include complete bed rest? What do you do when you realize that you experienced a devastating loss and that you are not alone in that experience? You write a book and dedicate your life to helping others affected by suicide. |
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