Understanding and Treating Sex and Pornography Addiction

Paula Hall is a UKCP registered psychotherapist, specialising in sex and porn addiction. She is Clinical Director of the Laurel Centre who provide treatment services around the UK and accredited diploma level training to professionals. She is also founder of the Hall Recovery Course and a founder trustee of ATSAC.

'Paula Hall’s thoughtful update to Understanding and Treating Sex and Pornography Addiction makes this already excellent and highly useful book as current and inclusive as possible in our increasingly sexually diverse and constantly changing world. This material is required reading for anyone with an interest in adult intimacy disorders like sex and porn addiction.'Robert Weiss, LCSW, CSAT, author of Sex Addiction 101'Hall’s new edition allows readers to benefit from her vast experience on the front line treating those adversely affected by problematic sexual behaviours as she aids them in establishing healthy, fulfilling sex lives. Her accessible, straightforward, well referenced explanation of the relevant science reveals a solid analysis of the preponderance of the evidence in this rapidly evolving field.'Gary Wilson, author of Your Brain On Porn; founder of www.yourbrainonporn.com'Paula’s book takes our knowledge and understanding of sexual addiction to new levels using her own developing experience and knowledge along with a grounded theoretical understanding. It seems to me the greatest value of this update on the original ground-breaking book is in the clarity of Paula’s description of the C.H.O.I.C.E. model that is instantly applicable to any therapist, irrespective of their modality.'Peter Saddington, Chair of COSRT'Paula Hall is one of the leading psychotherapists in the field of sex addiction and writes in a clear, engaging manner. This new edition will surely prove as useful to both therapists and those affected by sex addiction, and ChemSex, as her earlier books.'Dr Stephen Higgins, Clinical Psychologist (Sexual Health)

• CONTENTSIntroductionPart I - Understanding Sex & Porn Addiction Chapter 1 – Defining Sex & Porn AddictionChapter 2 – Assessment Chapter 3 – How Addiction Starts Chapter 4 – How Addiction is Maintained & Reinforced Chapter 5 – The Impact on Partners & RelationshipsPart II – Socio Cultural DifferencesChapter 6 – Female Sex & Love AddictionChapter 7 – Sexual Diversities & ChemSex Chapter 8 – Faith Communities & SpiritualityChapter 9 – Sex OffendingPart III – The CHOICE Recovery Model Chapter 10 – Challenge Core BeliefsChapter 11 – Have a VisionChapter 12 - Overcome Compulsive BehavioursChapter 13 – Identify Positive SexualityChapter 14 – Connect with OthersChapter 15 – Establish Confident Recovery ConclusionFurther Reading & Resources