It's Not about the Sex: How Process Addictions Affect Intimacy

As a psychotherapist, coach and sex addict who has been in 12-step recovery for more than 25 years, Andrew Susskind witnessed hundreds of clients—and even some colleagues and friends—struggle with compulsive sex and its consequences. And there is one thing he knows for sure: Sex addiction is not about sex; it’s about deep-rooted challenges with intimacy.

In his office and in the twelve-step rooms, the suffering is still palpable, and while some people are able to find a life of integrity and direction after sex addiction, not everyone gets traction. At this time, there is little focus on s...Read moreex addicts who have been in recovery for many years, but still suffer. This presentation will focus on both the lingering challenges and infinite opportunities available to them.

In this workshop, attendees will learn effective strategies for helping clients build sustainable sexual sobriety. Sex addiction thrives on isolation, shame and secrecy, and to diminish the stigma, this presentation explores some of the latest healing approaches such as Nervous System Regulation and Emotional Sobriety Skills. Less...

Learning Objectives

Define emotional sobriety and identify two skills to use with clients.
List four strategies toward establishing nervous system regulation.
Distinguish between sexual sobriety and emotional sobriety.

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Live Interactive Webinar

09:00 AM PST - 10:30 AM PST

EARN 1.5 CE Credit Hours

About the speaker

Andrew Susskind, LCSW, SEP, CGp

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Andrew Susskind is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Somatic Experiencing and Brainspotting Practitioner and Certified Group Psychotherapist based in West Los Angeles since 1992. He specializes in trauma, addictions and codependency. He serves as faculty for the Principles of Group Psychotherapy Course and taught residents in the UCLA School of Medicine Doctoring program. Andrew has mentored associates in his private practice since 1997. His recent book, It’s Not About the Sex: Moving from Isolation to Intimacy after Sexual Addiction (Central Recovery Press, June 2019) joins his workbook, From Now On: Seven Keys to Purposeful Recovery which was released in 2014.

CE Information - Earn 1.5 CE Credit Hours

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American Psychological Association

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