The treatment planning phase involves a collaborative process in which the desired treatment outcomes are sought for and strategies are identified for achieving those outcomes. Hagedorn & Juhnke (2005) stated that the planning involves providing feedback regarding the conclusions that were drawn from the screening and assessment phase. This phase includes an exploration of the identified maladaptive sexual behaviors and identifying issues that may have an impact on the treatment process. Some of these issues may consist of health concerns, relationships with family and friends, co-occurring addictions, employment, education, spirituality and legal needs (Hagedorn & Juhnke, 2005). It is essential that the clinician educates the addicted client
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This could provide the couple with the opportunity to identify and share feelings and create a space for open communication. If a partner is able to understand the addicts problem, they will be able to deal more effectively with it and become less emotionally reactive. If the addict was only to attend couple therapy without individual therapy, they may not receive the help they need. In couple therapy, the addict will only learn how to communicate better with their partner. Without individual therapy, the addict will not be provided with the opportunity to work on themselves and learn new ways of coping to reduce impulses. Schneider & Schneider (1996) reported that 74% of men and 66% of women reported improvement after receiving couple …show more content…
Since I am obtaining my CASAC, learning about this topic is vital due to the correlation between substance abuse and sexual addiction. At my internship site, I have already encountered multiple clients who have sexual impulses so this information is valuable. While handling a client who has a sexual addiction, individual, family, couple and group counseling seem equally important. Since research has found that marital or family relationships are negatively affected as a result of sexual addiction, these types of therapy could help clients in their primary relationships. If the client receives individual therapy first, they will be able to work through denial, learn about the addiction process and work towards establishing sobriety, which will help establish stability for the addict and their family. In addition, through individual therapy they could learn the people, places and things that trigger their impulses. Once the client starts working on themselves, their family and spouses should be included to restore trust, understanding and work through any trauma that they may have experienced. Group therapy will help the client gain support and develop a sense of universality. By attending groups, they may feel a sense of accountability that can help encourage their
This could provide the couple with the opportunity to identify and share feelings and create a space for open communication. If a partner is able to understand the addicts problem, they will be able to deal more effectively with it and become less emotionally reactive. If the addict was only to attend couple therapy without individual therapy, they may not receive the help they need. In couple therapy, the addict will only learn how to communicate better with their partner. Without individual therapy, the addict will not be provided with the opportunity to work on themselves and learn new ways of coping to reduce impulses. Schneider & Schneider (1996) reported that 74% of men and 66% of women reported improvement after receiving couple …show more content…
Since I am obtaining my CASAC, learning about this topic is vital due to the correlation between substance abuse and sexual addiction. At my internship site, I have already encountered multiple clients who have sexual impulses so this information is valuable. While handling a client who has a sexual addiction, individual, family, couple and group counseling seem equally important. Since research has found that marital or family relationships are negatively affected as a result of sexual addiction, these types of therapy could help clients in their primary relationships. If the client receives individual therapy first, they will be able to work through denial, learn about the addiction process and work towards establishing sobriety, which will help establish stability for the addict and their family. In addition, through individual therapy they could learn the people, places and things that trigger their impulses. Once the client starts working on themselves, their family and spouses should be included to restore trust, understanding and work through any trauma that they may have experienced. Group therapy will help the client gain support and develop a sense of universality. By attending groups, they may feel a sense of accountability that can help encourage their