Overcoming Sex Addiction & Managing "Sexual Fetishes" -DSM 5

Name: Overcoming Sex Addiction & Managing "Sexual Fetishes" -DSM 5
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20 Practical Self-Help Techniques

Created byMarcus Kilian

Last updated 5/2019

English

What you'll learn

Understand the definition and criteria for sex addiction
Learn about the causes of sex addiction including the biological basis of sex addiction
Learn about gender and generational differences in sex addiction
Understand the definition and criteria for “sexual fetishes” (paraphilias) which includes an overview of all paraphilias listed in the DSM 5
Learn about the causes of “sexual fetishes”
Gain a more in depth knowledge about four “sexual fetishes:” Sexual masochism and sadism, exhibitionism, and voyeurism (“peeping Tom”)
Learn the principles of healthy sexuality to manage sexual fetishes
Learn and apply twenty (20) practical self-help techniques to overcome sexual addiction and manage “sexual fetishes”

Course content

3 sections • 13 lectures • 4h 52m total length

Sex Addiction Overview13:08
Overview of sex addiction with the focus on extramarital sex.
Definition and Criteria of Sex Addiction29:13
Understanding the concept of sex addiction including criteria, common symptoms, prevalence, and effects of porn use.
Causes and the Biological Basis of Sex Addiction27:20
Understanding the causes of sex addiction including its biological processes in the brain.
Gender and Generational Differences in Sex Addiction14:15
Understanding the differences between males and females regarding sex addiction and generational differences in sex addiction.
Internet Psychology and Other Topics18:53
Understanding internet psychology and how it relates to sex addiction, overlap of other disorders with sex addiction, research on porn content, sexual desire, gender differences and porn, and sexual anorexia.

Definition and Overview of "Sexual Fetishes" (Paraphilias)26:07
Understanding the definition of "sexual fetishes" (paraphilias) and learning about the each paraphilic disorder in the DSM 5.
Causes of "Sexual Fetishes"29:25
Understanding causal theories of "sexual fetishes."
Four Specific "Sexual Fetishes" and Healthy Sex24:58
Understanding sexual masochism, sadism, voyeuristic disorder ("peeping Tom"), and exhibitionistic disorder along with their specific causes. Learning five principles of healthy sexuality to manage paraphilias ("sexual fetishes").

Overview of the 20 Techniques9:08
Understanding the process of recovery from sex addiction and introducing the student to the 20 practical self-help techniques.
Techniques 1-520:31
Learning and applying techniques 1-5: De-objectification, sexual fantasy journaling, intervention cards, letter to self, and aversive thoughts.
Techniques 6-1024:10
Learning and applying techniques 6-10: Circle of risk, acting out cycle, reducing shame, masturbatory reconditioning, and relaxation techniques I (deep breathing).
Techniques 11-1327:06
Learning and applying techniques 11-13: Relaxation techniques II (mindfulness and imagery), exploring underlying issues and motivations, and exploring underlying schemas/ filters.
Techniques 14-2028:34
Learning and applying techniques 14-20: Expanding hobbies and interests, grieving unhealthy sexual behaviors, establishing healthy sexual boundaries, expanding social support,developing empathy and compassion, pursuing higher-level ideals, and relapse prevention.

Requirements

Understanding and Reading English

Description

This course is primarily designed as a self-help course for those who struggle with sex addiction and/or have a difficult time with managing their "sexual fetishes" (paraphilias and paraphilic disorders) as defined in the DSM 5. This course may also be helpful for licensed counselors and psychologists who want to learn practical techniques to help their clients overcome sex addiction.

Who this course is for:

Adults
Those who struggle with sexual addiction/ "sexual fetishes" (paraphilias and paraphilic disorders as defined in the DSM 5)

Overcoming Sex Addiction & Managing "Sexual Fetishes" -DSM 5

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Course content

Sex Addiction5 lectures • 1hr 43min

"Sexual Fetishes" (Paraphilias)3 lectures • 1hr 21min

20 Practical Self-Help Techniques5 lectures • 1hr 49min

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