Facing the Shadow: Starting Sexual and Relationship Recovery

by Patrick J. Carnes

Dr. Carnes broke new ground with Out of the Shadows . Facing the Shadows continued that pioneering spirit as the first book to take techniques used by thousands of people recovering from sex addiction and show, step by step, how to break free of this disease and live a healthier, more fulfilling life. This second edition adds timely material on cybersex and new science about arousal. This work sets the stage for recovery tasks at hand, and then provides practical, easy-to-follow exercises specifically designed to help understand and address them. You'll

Genres: Psychology, Addiction, Sexuality, Self Help, Counselling

308 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2001

About the author

Patrick J. Carnes, Ph.D., is an internationally known authority and speaker on addiction and recovery issues. He has authored over twenty books including the bestselling titles Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction, Facing the Shadow, Betrayal Bond, Don’t Call It Love, A Gentle Path Through the Twelve Steps and The Gentle Path through the Twelve Principles.

Dr. Carnes’ research provides the architecture for the “task model” of treating addictions that is used by thousands of therapists worldwide and many well-known treatment centers, residential facilities, and hospitals. He founded IITAP (International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals), which provides CSAT (Certified Sex Addiction Therapist) training and certification as well as cutting-edge information for addiction professionals. Dr. Carnes currently serves as a Senior Fellow and Executive Director for the Gentle Path Program at The Meadows in Wickenburg, Arizona.

Reviews

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

First workbook of three for walking from sexual addiction to recovery. Carnes has a thirty step guide (!) based on his research of those who have successfully recovered; who ever said recovery was easy? This a great resource, though, to accompany you as you work with your therapist, your sponsor, and your group to get healthy again. This is also the first book that therapists like me who are working on their CSAT (certified sex addiction therapist) read in preparation for Module 1.

[Dmitry Dyatlov · Rating 2 out of 5]

not a fan..........

[Fr Adam Zettel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent resource, a workbook for people struggling with sexual addictions. I'm finding myself recommending it to many people who need a serious way to work on their addiction and face it realistically and practically. It invites them through many detailed exercises to make lists and analyze the facts about their addiction in a way that is raw and real.