Sexual Addiction:Strength/Hope/Recovery

Tonight we will be talking about Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), formerly called multiple personality disorder, the percentage of population impacted, characteristics of it, causal factors, criteria for diagnosis, what led Charlene Benson to become interested in Dissociative disorders, and resources for learning more about the disorder. We will also talk about how this relates to sexual and other addictions.  We will briefly talk about treatment, how Charleen Benson views those with the disorder, and tips, observations, life skills and techniques that may be helpful.   Sexual Addiction can be managed if you utilize a variety of resources. This radio show teaches you the recovery tasks needed to work through the shame that accompanies this compulsion. Carol the Coach has worked with 1000's of clients who have fought this disorder and learned how to manage it and live fully optimal lives. Listen to her as she shares her wisdom and interviews the experts in her field. Carol Juergensen Sheets is a certified sexual addictions counselor and was trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes who has been instrumental in developing programs and clinical skill sets that promote recovery,

Have you been considering EMDR for trauma that occured as a child? Listen tonight as Carol the Coach talks to Katie Raines who will be discussing how she uses it for clients who have been through trauma and feels that it is interferring with their lives. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR seems to have a direct effect on the way that the brain processes information. Normal information processing is resumed, so following a successful EMDR session, a person no longer relives the images, sounds, and feelings when the event is brought to mind. You still remember what happened, but it is less upsetting. Many types of therapy have similar goals. However, EMDR appears to be similar to what occurs naturally during dreaming or REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. Therefore, EMDR can be thought of as a physiologically based therapy that helps a person see disturbing material in a new and less distressing way. We must access the parts of the brain that process pictures and symbols, and connect with troubling emotions and body sensations, in order to effectively address and heal from trauma. EMDR has been extensively researched and proven as a highly effective form of treatment. Clients find new vitality in their lives after each EMDR session.   Carol the Coach has worked with 1000's of clients who have fought this disorder and learned how to manage it and live fully optimal lives. Listen to her as she shares her wisdom and interviews the experts in her field. Carol Juergensen Sheets is a certified sexual addictions counselor and was trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes who has been instrumental in developing programs and clinical skill sets that promote recovery,

Ross Rosenberg talks with Carol the Coach about his book  Human Magnet Syndrome which helps people to identify traits of codependency and how to detach from unhealthy people while getting healthy too. He believes it is possible  to break the cycle of dysfunctional romantic relationships with people who hurt them.  Sexual Addiction can be managed if you utilize a variety of resources. This radio show teaches you the recovery tasks needed to work through the shame that accompanies this compulsion. Carol the Coach has worked with 1000's of clients who have fought this disorder and learned how to manage it and live fully optimal lives. Listen to her as she shares her wisdom and interviews the experts in her field. Carol Juergensen Sheets is a certified sexual addictions counselor and was trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes who has been instrumental in developing programs and clinical skill sets that promote recovery,

Tonight I will talking about self esteem skills that every person needs to get through the struggles of life and grow to be a more fulfilled person! Sexual addiction does not need to rob you of your potential...so listen to the show, call in, and let's see if you can incorporate these life skills into your daily functioning right now! Sexual Addiction can be managed if you utilize a variety of resources. This radio show teaches you the recovery tasks needed to work through the shame that accompanies this compulsion. Carol the Coach has worked with 1000's of clients who have fought this disorder and learned how to manage it and live fully optimal lives. Listen to her as she shares her wisdom and interviews the experts in her field. Carol Juergensen Sheets is a certified sexual addictions counselor and was trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes who has been instrumental in developing programs and clinical skill sets that promote recovery,

The terms “sex” and “love/relationship” addiction are being over used, yet undertreated. The major reasons that these toxic relationships are not being fully addressed are lack of education and limited time of treatment. Sex and love are often referred to as the “less serious” addictions, when in actuality the consequences of these relational addictions affect every area of a person’s life, just as severely as an alcohol or drug addiction. Often the signs of sex and love/relationship issues go unnoticed when addressing the targeted addiction, especially if past and present relationships are not explored throughout treatment. It is critical to look at all behaviors that might be serving the same purpose of avoiding the underlying issues the behaviors provide relief from. Sex and love/relationship addiction often occur as a co-occurring or cross addiction. This leads to a high risk for relapse in the primary addiction or as an alternative to the “quick fix” another addiction provided. Just as the criteria for sex and love addictions are similar, so is the treatment process. An accurate assessment, both group and individual therapy, DBT training and attending 12 step programs have been effective. Love and Sexual Addiction can be managed if you utilize a variety of resources. This radio show teaches you the recovery tasks needed to work through the shame that accompanies this compulsion. Carol the Coach has worked with 1000's of clients who have fought this disorder and learned how to manage it and live fully optimal lives. Listen to her as she shares her wisdom and interviews the experts in her field. Carol Juergensen Sheets is a certified sexual addictions counselor and was trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes who has been instrumental in developing programs and clinical skill sets that promote recovery,

Tonight, Carol the Coach will be  talking with Scott Watson who  is a Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor and founder of Heartland Intervention, LLC. Scott's experience and background in mental health, education, emergency medicine and ministry gives him a unique ability to work with addicts and families. Listen as he gives the audience guidelines as to when they may need an intervention when someones sexual addiction is out of control! Sexual Addiction can be managed if you utilize a variety of resources. This radio show teaches you the recovery tasks needed to work through the shame that accompanies this compulsion. Carol the Coach has worked with 1000's of clients who have fought this disorder and learned how to manage it and live fully optimal lives. Listen to her as she shares her wisdom and interviews the experts in her field. Carol Juergensen Sheets is a certified sexual addictions counselor and was trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes who has been instrumental in developing programs and clinical skill sets that promote recovery,

Patrick Carnes, PhD., is the primary architect of the Gentle Path programs for treatment of sexual and multiple addictive disorders.  His 1983 book, Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction was the first designed to help addicts deal with their compulsions and to examine the tangled web of trauma, love  addictive sex,hate and fear often found in family relationships. Carver Brown will be discussing  The Twelve Principles Weekend Retreat Series with 3 goals in mind. Find out how to use these principles by the founder of this movement---Dr. Patrick Carnes. Sexual Addiction can be managed if you utilize a variety of resources. This radio show teaches you the recovery tasks needed to work through the shame that accompanies this compulsion. Carol the Coach has worked with 1000's of clients who have fought this disorder and learned how to manage it and live fully optimal lives. Listen to her as she shares her wisdom and interviews the experts in her field. Carol Juergensen Sheets is a certified sexual addictions counselor and was trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes who has been instrumental in developing programs and clinical skill sets that promote recovery,

Kathleen is a partner of a sex addict. She found strength in support meetings for partners and wants to share the trials and tribulations that she felt and the hope she found in COSA . Sexual Addiction can be managed if you utilize a variety of resources. This radio show teaches you the recovery tasks needed to work through the shame that accompanies this compulsion. Carol the Coach has worked with 1000's of clients who have fought this disorder and learned how to manage it and live fully optimal lives. Listen to her as she shares her wisdom and interviews the experts in her field. Carol Juergensen Sheets is a certified sexual addictions counselor and was trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes who has been instrumental in developing programs and clinical skill sets that promote recovery,

  Wendy Conquest will  be talking about sex addiction and how it affects the spouse/partner.  Her new book Letters To A Sex Addict comprised of letters she has created from her own experience and that of her clients. She has found the book extremely useful for all parts of  having a partner who identifies as a sex  addict OR who continues to have affairs or indulge in other sexual activity outside of a committed relationship.  Either way there is lying and deception which at first baffles, then crushes the partner.  Most partners are women however this is quickly changing as more women come forward with being sexually compulsive. She will be  talking about different aspects of being in the dark, finding out, what happens emotionally, physically and psychologically, and then decisions a partner has to make to either stay in the relationship or to leave.  More important what needs to happen to create healing and if staying in the coupleship, a more secure and stable foundation.  She adheres to the trauma model and would like to discuss why this is a traumatic event and needs to be treated as soon as possible. Sexual Addiction can be managed if you utilize a variety of resources. This radio show teaches you the recovery tasks needed to work through the shame that accompanies this compulsion. Carol the Coach has worked with 1000's of clients who have fought this disorder and learned how to manage it and live fully optimal lives. Listen to her as she shares her wisdom and interviews the experts in her field. Carol Juergensen Sheets is a certified sexual addictions counselor and was trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes who has been instrumental in developing programs and clinical skill sets that promote recovery,

Sexual Addiction can be managed if you utilize a variety of resources. This radio show teaches you the recovery tasks needed to work through the shame that accompanies this compulsion. Carol the Coach has worked with 1000's of clients who have fought this disorder and learned how to manage it and live fully optimal lives. Listen to her as she shares her wisdom and interviews the experts in her field. Carol Juergensen Sheets is a certified sexual addictions counselor and was trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes who has been instrumental in developing programs and clinical skill sets that promote recovery,

Is it tougher to get recovered when you are single? Listen as I interview a young men who talks about his trials and tribulations about being single, young and wanting recovery. Sexual Addiction can be managed if you utilize a variety of resources. This radio show teaches you the recovery tasks needed to work through the shame that accompanies this compulsion. Carol the Coach has worked with 1000's of clients who have fought this disorder and learned how to manage it and live fully optimal lives. Listen to her as she shares her wisdom and interviews the experts in her field. Carol Juergensen Sheets is a certified sexual addictions counselor and was trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes who has been instrumental in developing programs and clinical skill sets that promote recovery,

It is not uncommon for clients who have  sexual addiction to suffer from trauma that later causes PTSD. Dr. Jerry Borikhin from the Meadows will be talking about PTSD and how this disorder can be managed if you are suffering from these symptons. Listen in as he shares with Carol the Coach the criteria and diagnosic elements that would tell you if you have PTSD. Sexual Addiction can be managed if you utilize a variety of resources. This radio show teaches you the recovery tasks needed to work through the shame that accompanies this compulsion. Carol the Coach has worked with 1000's of clients who have fought this disorder and learned how to manage it and live fully optimal lives. Listen to her as she shares her wisdom and interviews the experts in her field. Carol Juergensen Sheets is a certified sexual addictions counselor and was trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes who has been instrumental in developing programs and clinical skill sets that promote recovery,

Audrey Tait MS CCC CSAT CMAT, has spent her whole life assisting clients in working through the trauma and learning how to forgive themselves. She has written a series of meditation books including:  I Am Wonderfully Me: Positive Affirmations for Me! Volume 1 Reflective Meditations: Unraveling My Trauma Reflective Meditation: Healing My Trauma Reflective Meditations: Letting Go-Forgiveness Reflective Meditations: Believing in Myself Reflective Meditations: Understanding My Authentic Self. She absolutely believes that healing begins with affirmations and meditative work. Listen as she describes how her journey began and how she has used these powerful tools to change her clients lives.   Sexual Addiction can be managed if you utilize a variety of resources. This radio show teaches you the recovery tasks needed to work through the shame that accompanies this compulsion. Carol the Coach has worked with 1000's of clients who have fought this disorder and learned how to manage it and live fully optimal lives. Listen to her as she shares her wisdom and interviews the experts in her field. Carol Juergensen Sheets is a certified sexual addictions counselor and was trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes who has been instrumental in developing programs and clinical skill sets that promote recovery,

Sexual Addiction can be managed if you utilize a variety of resources. This radio show teaches you the recovery tasks needed to work through the shame that accompanies this compulsion. Carol the Coach has worked with 1000's of clients who have fought this disorder and learned how to manage it and live fully optimal lives. Listen to her as she shares her wisdom and interviews the experts in her field. Carol Juergensen Sheets is a certified sexual addictions counselor and was trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes who has been instrumental in developing programs and clinical skill sets that promote recovery,

Stepping out into the dating world can be a frightening prospect. Dr. Linda Hatch shows recovering addicts how to create healthy relationships using practical tips and tools for doing so . Her book  Relationships in Recovery  is a gift and a guide for any normal person who still fears intimacy because of her /his sexual addiction background. Sexual Addiction can be managed if you utilize a variety of resources. This radio show teaches you the recovery tasks needed to work through the shame that accompanies this compulsion. Carol the Coach has worked with 1000's of clients who have fought this disorder and learned how to manage it and live fully optimal lives. Listen to her as she shares her wisdom and interviews the experts in her field. Carol Juergensen Sheets is a certified sexual addictions counselor and was trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes who has been instrumental in developing programs and clinical skill sets that promote recovery,