Sexual Anorexia
Title | Sexual Anorexia PDF eBook |
Author | Patrick J Carnes |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 282 |
Release | 2009-08-07 |
Genre | Health & Fitness |
ISBN | 1592857647 |
A first-time examination of sexual anorexia, an extreme fear of sexual intimacy and obsessive avoidance of sex, by the acknowledged leader in the treatment of compulsive sexual behavior and recovery. Author Dr. Patrick Carnes begins by defining sexual anorexia and demonstrating how it and its parallel disorder, sexual addiction and compulsivity, often arise from a background of childhood sexual trauma, neglect, and other forms of abuse. Carnes explores the numerous dimensions of sexual health, examining key issues which must be addressed and resolved for recovery to proceed. Utilizing extensive research and elucidating case studies, Carnes develops concrete tasks and plans for restoring nurturing and sensuality, building fulfilling relationships, exploring intimacy, and creating healthy sexuality. Woven throughout the book are stories of recovery which illustrate sexual healing principles, model new behavior, and support motivation for change. Sexual Anorexia enables those suffering from this disorder to recognize that sex need not be a furtive enemy to be fought and defeated but, instead, a deeply sensual, passionate, fulfilling, and spiritual experience that all human beings are innately entitled to.
Out of the Shadows
Title | Out of the Shadows PDF eBook |
Author | Patrick J Carnes |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 177 |
Release | 2009-06-21 |
Genre | Self-Help |
ISBN | 1592857698 |
With the revised information and up-to-date research, Out of the Shadows is the premier work on sex addiction, written by a pioneer in its treatment. Sex is at the core of our identities. And when it becomes a compulsion, it can unravel our lives. Out of the Shadows is the premier work on this disorder, written by a pioneer in its treatment. Revised and updated to include the latest research--and to address the exploding phenomenon of cybersex addiction--this third edition identifies the danger signs, explains the dynamics, and describes the consequences of sexual addiction and dependency. With practical wisdom and spiritual clarity, it points the way out of the shadows of sexual compulsion and back into the light and fullness of life.
Appetite
Title | Appetite PDF eBook |
Author | Melissa A. Fabello |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 114 |
Release | 2020-11-16 |
Genre | Psychology |
ISBN | 1000216373 |
The first comprehensive resource on anorexia and women’s sexuality in the world, this book presents a model for understanding sexuality as complex with interconnected factors, and how anorexia interacts with the varied components of one’s sexuality. Challenging the limiting views of sexuality that research on women with anorexia and sex has yielded, Dr. Fabello centers real women’s narratives to explore the various ways in which this population wrestles with sexual health, violence, intimacy, identity, and more. Included is unprecedented research on how women’s level of desire for sensual touch interacts with body image, body perception, and a unique need for sexual autonomy. Written in an honest voice, Appetite bridges the gap between academia and practicality, using grounded language that appeals to professionals and survivors alike.
Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous
Title | Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous PDF eBook |
Author | Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous |
Publisher | |
Pages | 223 |
Release | 2008-01-01 |
Genre | Anorexia nervosa |
ISBN | 9780973137224 |
Mending a Shattered Heart
Title | Mending a Shattered Heart PDF eBook |
Author | Stefanie Ph.D. Carnes |
Publisher | eBookIt.com |
Pages | 244 |
Release | 2014-08-12 |
Genre | Family & Relationships |
ISBN | 0983271356 |
When your partner betrays, what are the first steps to picking up the pieces of your shattered heart? Many unsuspecting people wake up every day to discover their loved one, the one person whom they are supposed to trust completely, has been living a life of lies and deceit because they suffer from a disease-sex addiction. This is a disease shrouded in secrecy and shame. This is your go-to-guide for what to do when you discover your partner is a sex addict. Each chapter is based on frequently asked questions by partners such as: Should I Stay or Should I Go? Is This Going to Get Better? How Do I Set Boundaries and Keep Myself Safe? and What Should I Tell the Kids?
Sexual Abuse and Eating Disorders
Title | Sexual Abuse and Eating Disorders PDF eBook |
Author | Mark F. Schwartz |
Publisher | Psychology Press |
Pages | 244 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | Adult child sexual abuse victims |
ISBN | 9780876307946 |
Contrary to Love
Title | Contrary to Love PDF eBook |
Author | Patrick J Carnes |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 309 |
Release | 2009-09-29 |
Genre | Self-Help |
ISBN | 1592858120 |
This resource identifies the stages and progression of sex addiction, including assessment, intervention, and treatment methods. Public humiliation, broken families, and ruined careers are just some of the tragic results when sex behavior is out of control. And as the media reports each new case, we ask ourselves the disturbing question, Why? In this sequel to Out of the Shadows, author and leading expert in the field of sex addiction, Patrick Carnes adds new insight and findings, building on his original descriptive framework. Stages and progression of the illness are identified. Family structure, bonding, and boundaries are examined in depth. Finally, assessment, intervention, and treatment methods are outlined, with the goal--and the hope--of ultimate recovery. A resource for therapists who treat those with sexual addiction as well as recovering addicts.