Maltz, W. The first part is quite informative and gives a lot of detail about how pornography problems start, how it builds and how it ultimately plays out. It has many vignettes in the words of the pornography users and their intimate partners, and so from this perspective there is a lot of insight to be had in to what it is like to be a pornography addict or in a relationship where this addiction is influential. In a breath of fresh air, a few of these perspectives are from women porn users. In working with clients, I have found that a psychodynamic approach is much more useful. Kohut addressed this in the first of his Chicago Institute Lectures in Although he is talking about to our ears the awkwardly-named perversions in general, it is clear that this includes pornography use. He says;. From this perspective, pornography fulfils a self-object need and to put the focus of the treatment on the sex itself would be misplaced.
Book Review: The Porn Trap
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Weaving together poignant real-life stories with innovative exercises, checklists, and expert advice, this groundbreaking resource provides a comprehensive program for understanding and healing porn addiction and other serious consequences of porn use. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. This is a must read for anyone who cares about someone hurt by porn addiction. For those struggling themselves, this book is a lifesaver! The Porn Trap includes clear and practical guidance for healing the emptiness caused by porn. I highly recommend it.
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Welcome back, Guest. Writing it Out: Journaling as an Adjunct to Therapy. Clergy Stress and Depression. Complete with self-assessments, checklists, and illustrated diagrams of the recovery process, this book can be used as an adjunct to individual, couples, or group therapy. Therapists may also consider keeping a copy in their waiting room for clients to peruse at their leisure, since some clients might otherwise be hesitant to bring up the issue. Wendy Maltz, LCSW, DST , is an internationally recognized certified sex therapist, educator, and lecturer, with more than thirty years of clinical experience. She has been hailed by Dr.
I highly recommend it. Internationally recognized sex therapist, educator, lecturer, and author of The Sexual Healing Journey, Wendy Maltz offers proven strategies for healing from porn addiction. Boldly addressing a debilitating problem that no one likes to talk about, The Porn Trap provides help and hope for addicts and their partners.