ADHD and ADD: Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder
Research shows there is a high rate of ADHD (andr ADD) diagnoses among individuals with compulsive sexual behavior. This is associated with sensation seeking and…
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More on CSBD
While the official diagnosis may be new, for many mental health professionals, the condition is something they see and discuss often. “A lot of…
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The Mayo Clinic Ways In On Compulsive Sexual Behavior
The Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit academic medical center based in Rochester, Minnesota, focused on integrated clinical practice, education, and research.It employs more than 4,500 physicians and scientists, along with…
Read MoreStress: Vulnerability to Addiction
In this article published in the Annals of the New York Academy of Science, Rajita Sinha of Yale University takes a deep dive into…
Read MoreChronic Stress and Addiction
Dr. Shahram Heshmat addressed the relationship between stress and addiction. High stress coupled with poor coping skills contributes to the onset of addiction and…
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Reflections on A Day of Healing and Recovery Workshop
Forest Benedict contributes this reflection on our most recent workshop he led with our Clinical Director, Leslie Haws. The 17 men I met up…
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Sexual Assault Is Not Sexual Addiction
The recent accusations levied against Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, Louis CK and others for sexual assault, harassment and abuse have created righteous outrage and…
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Healthy Relationship is the Antidote to Addiction
Any addiction (alcohol, drug, food, sex, or gambling) involves the hijacking of the brain’s natural orientation to relationships as its source for optimal health. The brain “is wired” for healthy relationships. An addiction “short-circuits” the healthy brain creating disorder and disaster.
EER Neurofeeback: “Brain Paint”
“Brain Paint” address healing by addressing the client’s brain directly. This helps clients overcome cognitive and emotional challenges that undermine healing. “Brain Paint” is…
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Sex Addiction is Not a Myth: Article Not to Miss
In a previous post we noted that the Nov/Dec issue of The Therapist Magazine (California Marriage and Family Therapist publication), a group of therapists wrote an article discrediting the work of sex addiction therapists. Jan Beauregard, Candice Christensen, and Alexandra Katehakis have published a response that sets the record straight. Here is the “take away” for those too busy to read the entire article: