Mary Woods
Mary Woods
Sexual Addiction
Sexual Addiction
Sexual Addiction
Monday 26th May 2008
Join Mary Woods and therapist Terra on 'One Hour at a Time' as they discuss the complexities of sex addiction and offer practical tools for managing it.
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Mary Woods
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Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Understanding Sex Addiction: Breaking the Cycle and Finding Hope
Once that brain chemistry is changed, there is no stopping, the choice is gone.
Sex addiction can be a bewildering and often misunderstood condition, affecting people from all walks of life. In this episode of 'One Hour at a Time', host Mary Woods sits down with Terra, a seasoned therapist from Seabrook House, to unravel the complexities of sex addiction. With over a decade of experience in behavioral healthcare, Terra offers a wealth of knowledge on this sensitive topic.
Together, they discuss the symptoms and the progressive nature of sex addiction, shedding light on how past experiences can shape addictive behaviors. Terra shares her journey towards becoming a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) under the guidance of Dr. Patrick Carnes, PhD, and talks about the specialized focus groups she has created for patients dealing with sex, love, and relationship addictions.
Mary and Terra dive into practical tools for managing sex addiction, including the importance of avoiding codependent relationships to prevent relapse. They emphasize the vulnerability of individuals in early recovery and the crucial need to change belief systems to break free from the cycle of addiction. This episode is an eye-opener for anyone seeking to understand sex addiction better or looking for hope and strategies to manage it.
Through their engaging conversation, Mary and Terra provide valuable insights and support for those struggling with this often stigmatized issue.