Sex Addiction The Partners Perspect..., Paula Hall
Sex Addiction The Partners Perspect..., Paula Hall
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Sex Addiction: The Partner's Perspective
A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Surviving Sex Addiction For Partners and Those Who Want to Help Them

Author: Paula Hall

Narrator: Holly Adams

Unabridged: 6 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 07/13/2021


Synopsis

Sex and pornography addiction are growing problems that devastate the lives of partners as well as sufferers. Sex Addiction: The Partner's Perspective has been written to help partners and those who care about them to survive the shock of discovering their partner is a sex addict and to help them make decisions about the future of their relationships and their lives. First and foremost, it is a practical book, full of facts, and self-help exercises to give partners a much needed sense of stability and control.

Sex Addiction: The Partner's Perspective is divided into three parts. Part I explores the myths surrounding sex addiction and provides up to date information about what sex addiction is and what causes it before moving on to explain why the discovery hurts partners so much. Part II is about partners' needs and includes self-help exercises and strategies to help partners regain stability, rebuild self-esteem, and consider their future. The controversial topic of codependency is also explored with guidance on how to identify it, avoid it, and overcome it. Part III focuses on the couple relationship starting with the difficult decision of whether to stay or leave. Whatever the decision, partners will then find help and support for rebuilding trust and reclaiming their sexuality.

About Paula Hall

Paula Hall is a UKCP registered psychotherapist, specializing 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.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kathleen Wiggins on April 20, 2017

Finally! I've been on this pain filled merry-go-round for 44 years. I've researched, read and sought counseling... finally a book that 'gets' the unique struggle of life with someone addicted to porn. It has expressed my conflicted emotions in an incredibly helpful way.......more

Goodreads review by Alice on February 05, 2022

This book had some great things in it- I particularly loved the section on things to consider when choosing to stay or leave a relationship. I appreciate the disclaimer at the beginning about how the term sex addiction may not be accurate or helpful, but then she uses it anyway, so because of that a......more

Goodreads review by Jean on December 22, 2024

Great book on the psychology of sex addictions by Paula Hall. Although my goal was to learn more about the condition, it also has many practical tips on partner relationships and communication skills. It's often a taboo to address different types of addictions, but sexual ones that stem from childho......more

Goodreads review by Tracy on November 11, 2024

Only became enraged twice......more

Goodreads review by Andrew on February 03, 2017

Sensible, helpful and compassionate. I would recommend Paula's work to any therapist who wants to get an insight into the problems facing the partner's of sex addicts and ideas for helping them. I have also recommended this to clients but the academic tone might be off-putting to some people.......more