67th
Annual Conference
Friday, February 26
Afternoon Workshops
2:30 - 5:00 P.M.
Workshop
69
Men with
Out of Control Sexual Behavior: Elements of a Sexual Health Model
for Group Treatment
Chairs:
Doug
Braun-Harvey, M.A., MFT, CGP, Clinical Director, The Sexual
Dependency Institute, San Diego, California
Michael A.
Vigorito, M.A.,
Clinical Director, San Diego Psychotherapy Services, San Diego,
California
This workshop will
present a multivariate etiological theory of male out of control
sexual behavior (OCSB) and apply transtheoretical, sex-positive
outpatient group treatment approaches for men with OCSB to achieve
their vision for sexual health. Demonstration groups will emphasize
elements of the treatment frame to improve sexual self-regulation
and male erotic identity development.
demonstration-didactic-sharing of work experiences-experiential
Learning
Objectives:
The attendee will
be able to:
1. Apply
transtheoretical model for outpatient assessment and group treatment
for men with Out of Control Sexual Behavior.
2. Utilize group
contract to treat relational symptoms and improve self regulating
capacity.
3. Demonstrate
group process as a resource to develop sexual health and integrate
erotic identity.
Course References:
Bancroft, J., &
Vukandinovic, Z. (2004). Sexual addiction, sexual compulsivity,
sexual impulsivity or what? Toward a theoretical model. The Journal
of Sex Research, 41, 3, 225-234.
Baumeister, R. F.,
& Heatherton, T. F. (1996). Self-regulation failure: An overview.
Psychological Inquiry, 7, 1, 1-15.
Raps, C. S.
(2009). The Necessity of Combined Therapy in the Treatment of Shame:
A Case Report. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 59, 1,
67-84. |
