Innovative Approaches to Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior

Beyond the Sex-Addiction Paradigm
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-032-58660-1
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 300 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 453 g

This expertly curated volume offers groundbreaking explorations for treating people who struggle with these issues, reframing problematic sexual conduct — often labelled “sex addiction” — as complex and often harmful human behaviors rather than as a disease.

Mental health practitioners often have limited resources and few expert mentors to consult when treating patients with out-of-control sexual behaviors (OSCB). With contributions from twenty seasoned clinicians, this book provides nonpathologizing approaches to support diverse sexual health needs and client healing. The writers address common clinical challenges such as erotic difference, existential angst, fidelity, pornography, and internalized shame and discusses the impacts of sexism, racism, and ethnic oppression on individual experiences of sexuality and on patient treatment. Filled with rich and engaging clinical examples, including harm reduction, IFS, couple and group therapy approaches, as well as clinical supervision, this collection equips a wide range of mental health professionals with practical tools to expand their practice.

This book is an essential guidebook for both new and experienced clinicians looking to refine their perspectives, enhance their clinical skills, and foster unbiased, effective treatment for a diverse clientele. Individuals and families affected by OCSB will also find hope and guidance within its pages.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Miller, Wendy E.

Rosen, Daniel

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologische Theorie, Psychoanalyse
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Sexualpsychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychotherapie / Klinische Psychologie Suchttherapie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychotherapie / Klinische Psychologie Familientherapie, Paartherapie, Gruppentherapie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

FOREWORD PREFACE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS INTRODUCTION PART I: Context And Frames 1. Wibbly-Wobbly, Timey-Wimey: Sexological Dialectics 2. An Integrative Model For Diagnosing Problematic Sexual Behaviors 3. Understanding Problematic Sexual Behavior Through An Intersectional Trauma-Informed Lens 4. Reducing Shame Ab9out Sexual And Erotic Diversity PART II: Clinical Approaches 5. Existential Approaches To Uncontrolled Sexual Behavior 6. Working With Out-Of-Control Sexual Behavior Using An Integrative Harm Reduction Approach 7. Liberated Spaces – Pairing Sex With Drugs 8. From Compulsion To Compassion: Cultivating Self-Led Sexuality Through An Integrative IFS-Based Approach 9. Using Internal Family Systems, Safe And Sound Protocol, And Sand Therapy In Treating Out-Of-Control Sexual Behavior PART III: Group Dynamics, Couple Therapy & Supervision 10. The Power Of The Group: Shame, Masculinity, And Emotional Connection In The Treatment Of OCSB 11. Acceptance And Commitment Therapy With Highly Religious Clients 12. Treating Narcissus And Echo: The Psychoanalytic Conjoint Couple Therapy Model 13. Moving Past Cybersexual Transgressions Through Couple Therapy 14. Working With Problematic Sexual Behavior In Nonmonogamous Relationships 15. OCSB Supervision: A Process For Relational Engagement In Clinical Sexual Health Conversations 16. Afterword

Über Autor(innen)

Wendy E. Miller, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst, couples and AASECT certified sex therapist with over 40 years working with individuals and couples. She provides training and supervision for clinicians and sex therapists.

Daniel Rosen, LCSW, is an AASECT certified sex therapist and sex therapy supervisor. He provides individual, relationship and group therapy and supervision as Director of Behavioral Health at the Rochester Center for Sexual Wellness.