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Steve Gallaghers work is like a pair of pliers in your toolboxhelpful in a variety of circumstances. Just getting started in biblical counseling?Need insight to help a homosexual or pastor who has failed morally?Wondering how to counsel a hurting wife or teenager fighting porn's grip? Steve addresses all these issues and more in a biblically sound manner that will help you minister to people in bondage to sexual sin. Whether you are counseling, running a support group or looking for answers yourself, I urge you to read this book and use what you learn. Pliers arent meant to be kept in the toolbox! ... Read more

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A complete course in a single volume
Like any other kind of compulsive behavior that rises to the level of mental illness, sexual addiction, the victim must deal not only with the self-destructive behaviors, but also the social and spiritual stigma associated with sexual promiscuity or deviancey, and the condemnation of them by the Christian community as sexual sinners. Steve Gallahger (Founder and President of Pure Life Ministries) has come to the aid of such unfortunates and the clergy charged with the responsibility of providing them with pastoral counseling with A Biblical Guide To Counseling The Sexual Addict. Organized into three major sections (Applying the Fundamentals of Biblical Counseling; Counseling Specifics; Running A Successful Support Group), A Biblical Guide To Counseling The Sexual Addict is a complete course in a single volume that will materially assist any pastor, priest, or lay leader in effectively assisting their afflicted brothers and sisters in Christ to understand and ultimately end their compulsive behavior. Enhanced with a Bibliography, a Recommended Reading list, and indexes by Scriptures and by Subjects, A Biblical Guide To Counseling The Sexual Addict is an essential and strongly recommended instructional reference. ... Read more

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The authoritative study on sexual addiction
This book is the definitive text on sexual addiction.Whether you are facing your own struggles, or trying to understand and help someone else in your life, this is the book to begin with.Every page, every paragraph, every word is meaningful and insightful and helpful.
In any support group for recovering from sexual addiction, this is the book they talk about and recommend.
I would recommend this HIGHLY to anyone who struggles with obsessive or compulsive sexual behaviour, anyone living with such a person, and any counselor, therapist or professional dealing with the 15-20% of our population who suffer from this disease. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from SIECUS Report, published by Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S., Inc. on June 1, 2003. The length of the article is 2159 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Understanding sexual addiction.
Author: Patrick Carnes
Publication: SIECUS Report (Refereed)
Date: June 1, 2003
Publisher: Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S., Inc.
Volume: 31Issue: 5Page: 5(3)

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A Great Book!!!
When I read a Christian book I generally look for one of three experiences:to be challenged by good Bible teaching, to learn from someone else's practical experience, or to read an author who can help me to better hear from the Holy Spirit.In Sexual Healing I found all three.The book was more than just information; it was an encounter with the Living God.I liked it so much I read it three times.I also plan to read it again at some time in the future.

David Kyle Foster is a man who has experienced the difficulty of living the Christian life while recovering from severe sexual addiction and homosexuality.He writes heartfelt words based on his experience.Perhaps my favorite part of his book is that although he presents a tremendous amount of excellent information, he also recognizes that only the Holy Spirit can reveal to a person the exact details of their particular problem.This closely matched my experience in recovering from my own issues.Sexual Healing has been a great help to me, and I am sure it will be for many others also.
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Robert Weiss, director of the Sexual Recovery Institute in Santa Monica, California, avoids political and moral arguments and instead focuses on the clinical approach, asking the question, "Is your sexual behavior causing problems in other areas of your life?" Cruise Control leads men to a better understanding of the difference between sexual compulsion and non-addictive sexual behavior within the gay experience, and it explains what resources are available for recovery. A timely and important contribution to the body of recovery literature, Cruise Control provides understanding, empathy and encouragement to gay men seeking healthy sexual expression.

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Every gay man should read this book.
I am proud to have written this book. When I went through my own past struggles with addiction, there was nothing for me to read that offered the kind of information and direction that truly reflected my own struggle. I feel that this work really offers any gay man struggling with his sexual behavior - a real chance to evaluate his concerns and figure out how to get help. I hope it helps you or somone you love.

An Essential Source Book
Cruise Control is an essential handbook for any gay males dealing with sex addiction issues.In clear and concise prose, the author discusses what sex addiction is and what it is not.He gives lots of examples of appropriate and inappropriate behavior, allowing us to see ourselves where appropriate.The text is geared specifically to a gay male audience, s issues of homophobia and orientation -related shame are addressed directly without judgment.The book can be a quick, one day read or it can be read slowly and be digested depending on the needs of the reader.I very highly recommend this book.

Every gay man should read this
As someone whose addiction only very slowly dawned on me - I knew I was unhappy and depressed but didn't really understand why until a friend told me about his substance addiction and how it went in six week cycles and another friend told me about his sex addiction - then I got the feeling that maybe I also had a problem. I had this book on my Amazon wishlist for months before I bought it - the act of buying it was an acknowledgement that I MIGHT have a problem and have to deal with it.

When it finally arrived I read it from cover to cover in an evening. I liked the way it looked at gay lifestyles from various angles and refrained from judging. I also found it very practical - for instance, the "30 day test" to determine if you have a problem with sex addiction. I went through the 30 days, and was convinced - I had a problem.

Since then, reading and acting on the advice in this book has been a lifesaver for me. I don't necessarily enjoy the AA approach it advocates, but found enough in it for me not to have to go to 12 step groups, yet still take positive steps to emerge from what has been a kind of hell.

And why every gay man should read this? In my community, sex addiction isn't even talked about. So to write an entire book about it - that's a great service. Buy it, read it, and pass it on.

Poor Copy Editing
Really great book that I use in my practice.The copy editing by the publisher keeps me from giving the book 5 stars.

Gay Man Struggling With Out-of-Control Sex? Here's Your Guidebook...
As a gay man who came out early, but never had any guidance on how to explore my sexuality other than negative messages from my conservative upbringing, I was like a kid in a candy store when I gained my "freedom".The marketers in my community promoted, packaged, and sold uninhibited, no-strings sexual encounters like cheap lolipops.The "perfect" man was found on every page in every gay rag, and presumably, in every bar or club.An so this is where I learned about sex."Relationships" were relegated to a small column on one of the back pages sandwiched between "escorts" and "one night stands".After 20 years of being encouraged to run from problems into the bed of the next, new hot stud, I realized my life was becoming more empty and isolated.My routine was work/gym/club/sex.I worked only to pay for the gym, the clubs, and ultimately, the sex. I slept when I had a chance.The internet made cruising easier.I spent hours each nite "setting up" encounters, perusing dozens if not hundreds of men online before selecting one or a few for a hook up.I ate and slept only when I found the time, or when my computer crashed. I could not go on a trip without setting up encounters while there, or cruising the bars, parks, bathhouses, etc.The thought of a relationship only brought on feelings of hopelessness. So it was back to cruising.This was my life.

There are other books out there on sex addiction, like "Out of the Shadows" by Patrick Carnes, but NONE written specifically by a gay man FOR gay men.If you are a gay man of any age and have had questions about your sexual activities, or feel a sense of hopelessness about finding the "right" guy, PLEASE read this book by one of the leading experts in sex addiction!!!Or at least, find someone who has it, or go to a bookstore and browse it.

The extremists on the right want to completely strip us of our equal rights and dignity that we have fought so hard to get, and now it seems the tide is starting to turn in their direction, yet many of us have no idea how to pull ourselves out of the bathhouses and chat rooms to fight back, let alone form stable, loving relationships.

This is a WONDERFUL guidebook to help lead you down a path to a richer, fuller, more enjoyable life.But it is only a guide... you have to do the leg work.

GREAT BOOK!!!!

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Solomon wrote in Ecclesiastes "there is nothing new under the sun". Only our methods have changed. Sexual acts once committed in secret are now done openly. The history of sexual abuse and sexual addiction goes back to the beginning of time, has run through, and ruined every great civilization.

Sexual abuse has no economical, racial or religious boundaries. The sexual abuse for children in religious versus- non-religious home is the same across the board. Twenty-seven percent of all children living in these homes are sexually abused.

The trapping of sexual addicts is seen through Internet addiction, pornography, and epinephrine- a chemical released in the blood during sexual acts, soul-ties and in some cases demons. Three demons, the female night demon, the Incubus, and Succubus, can play havoc in those who struggle with sex addiction.

A section under the chapter titled What About the Demonic? Entitled Deliverance, Inner Healing or Medication? Is provided to help you decide which road you need to take to set yourself free. In some cases all three may be needed. In the end, there is hope in Jesus Christ. I know, I am a sexual abuse survivor. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Clinical Psychiatry News, published by International Medical News Group on June 1, 2001. The length of the article is 1033 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Online Sexual Addiction Often Missed by Therapists.
Author: Norra Macready
Publication: Clinical Psychiatry News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2001
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 29Issue: 6Page: 18

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What is sexual addiction?Can a person claim sanctity while struggling with addiction?

Are people born with addictions?We are certainly born with desires!

After three obvious attempts to uncover the secret of Samson's strength, what drove Samson to lie in Delilah's lap a fourth time--a decision that cost him his sight and led to his eventual destruction?

While denial is a driving force of addiction, sexual addiction also flourishes in an atmosphere of compulsion and shame.Shame, however, is the foundation issue to recovery. ... Read more

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This set includes 5 cassette tapes. ... Read more

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Overcoming Sexual Addiction - 2 tapes by Focus on the Family
Even though you're a pastor, you're not immune to the same temptations and trials faced by those in your congregation. But the unrealistic image of ministers being models of perfection can hold you back from seeking the accountability and help you need. This is especially true when the struggle is with sexual addiction. And while this "secret sin" always carries devastating consequences, the damage is even worse when it involves someone in the pulpit.

In this volume, you'll hear author and counselor Stephen Arterburn describe the various types of sexual addiction, Dr. Ralph Earle discuss the most common causes, counselor Dr. Harry Schaumburg offer a unique, biblical approach to overcoming this complex problem, and H. B. London Jr. talk with a victim of sexual addiction.
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This digital document is an article from Clinical Psychiatry News, published by Thomson Gale on December 1, 2005. The length of the article is 578 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Gay men: therapy curbs risky sexual acts, HIV.(Addiction Psychiatry)
Author: Sherry Boschert
Publication: Clinical Psychiatry News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 33Issue: 12Page: 48(1)

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Studies on Alcohol, published by Alcohol Research Documentation, Inc. on November 1, 2002. The length of the article is 4058 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the author: Objective: Prior research on patients with substance use disorders has shown that lifetime physical or sexual abuse is associated with more impaired functioning at treatment intake. The present study sought to determine whether physical or sexual abuse also predicted treatment response (posttreatment outcomes) of individuals with substance use disorders. Method: Male (n = 19,989) and female (n = 622) veterans with substance use disorders were assessed with the Addiction Severity Index (ASI) early in treatment and reassessed an average of 12 months later. Treatment outcomes were compared for patients who did and did not report prior physical or sexual abuse in the initial ASI interview. Results: Lifetime physical or sexual abuse predicted worse outcomes in six of seven domains of functioning, after controlling for baseline functioning, psychiatric diagnoses and demographic variables. Although women were more likely than men to report being abused, the effect of abuse on treatment outcomes was similar for both genders. Psychiatric problems at baseline mediated the effect of abuse history on outcomes. Abuse history moderated the effect of treatment intensity (contacts per month) on outcomes: More frequent treatment contacts were more beneficial for abused patients than for nonabused patients. Conclusions: Individuals with substance use disorders who have a history of physical or sexual abuse may have higher risk for problematic treatment outcomes as a result of greater psychiatric problems, deficits in social support and possible difficulties in establishing treatment alliance. Clinicians may consider increasing the duration and intensity of treatment to temper the negative effects of abuse on later functioning. (J Stud. Alcohol 63: 683-687, 2002)

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Title: Physical and sexual abuse history and addiction treatment outcomes *.
Author: Craig S. Rosen
Publication: Journal of Studies on Alcohol (Refereed)
Date: November 1, 2002
Publisher: Alcohol Research Documentation, Inc.
Volume: 63Issue: 6Page: 683(5)

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Addictions take many forms. This frank, yet upbeat audio package explores the physical and spiritual consequences of such behaviors and how you can gain victory over them! On Sexual Addiction: The War Within, Dr. Dobson and a panel of guests discuss the perils of pornography and show how even dabblers can become sexually addicted. How widespread is this problem? Who is most apt to be enslaved? The answers may surprise you. Men and women alike will find hope for achieving victory through accountability, maintenance and prayer. The second cassette, Examining Addictive Behaviors, features Dr. Dobson and Dr. Archibald Hart as they analyze a variety of addictive and compulsive behaviors. Shopping. Pornography. Workaholism. These socially acceptable passions can be just as controlling and destructive as drugs or alcohol. By understanding what's behind them, you'll be able to restore balance to your life - or the life of a loved one. ... Read more