Voluntary Treatment for Inappropriate Sexual Behavior
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The first step in to deciding to enter in to a voluntary treatment program is to determine whether you have a problem or issue with regard to your sexual behavior.
While seeking out the services of a licensed professional (i.e. psychiatrist, psychologist, clinical social worker, etc.) is the recommended approach, individuals are leery of exposing themselves to the scrutiny of others. One way of trying to decide whether you need to see a licensed professional is to review your behavior and whether it will be seen as inappropriate.
We are providing some reading material below which can be useful in assessing whether your sexual behavior is appropriate or inappropriate and help decide whether you should seek professional help. As a general proposition, however, if you believe your sexual behavior may be inappropriate or illegal, it probably is and you should seek treatment without delay.
The first step in to deciding to enter in to a voluntary treatment program is to determine whether you have a problem or issue with regard to your sexual behavior.
While seeking out the services of a licensed professional (i.e. psychiatrist, psychologist, clinical social worker, etc.) is the recommended approach, individuals are leery of exposing themselves to the scrutiny of others. One way of trying to decide whether you need to see a licensed professional is to review your behavior and whether it will be seen as inappropriate.
We are providing some reading material below which can be useful in assessing whether your sexual behavior is appropriate or inappropriate and help decide whether you should seek professional help. As a general proposition, however, if you believe your sexual behavior may be inappropriate or illegal, it probably is and you should seek treatment without delay.
Reading Material
MedicineNet is an online, healthcare media publishing company that provides easy-to-read, in-depth, authoritative medical information for consumers via a user-friendly, interactive website. On MedicineNet's website is a page that seeks to explain Sexual Addiction to help someone identify if they have a problem and how to find help.
MentalHelp.net which exists to promote mental health and wellness education as well as mental health advocacy.has an informative page which discusses Sexuality & Sexual Problems and is a good starting point.
Psych Central is the Internet’s largest and oldest independent mental health social network. Since 1995, it has been run by mental health professionals offering reliable, trusted information and over 200 support groups to consumers. Psych Central is overseen by Dr. Grohol and a staff of contributing editors that provide mental health information as well as annotated guides to the most useful online resources today in mental health, psychology, social work, and psychiatry.
Sex Addiction, Paraphilias, and Offending… Oh My! (2012) Psych Central - Robert Weiss LCSW
B4U-ACT suggest asking yourself the questions outlined on their FAQ page when considering entering voluntary treatment.
Understanding and Managing Compulsive Sexual Behaviors - Timothy W. Fong, MD
Psychiatry (Edgmont). Nov 2006; 3(11): 51–58
MedicineNet is an online, healthcare media publishing company that provides easy-to-read, in-depth, authoritative medical information for consumers via a user-friendly, interactive website. On MedicineNet's website is a page that seeks to explain Sexual Addiction to help someone identify if they have a problem and how to find help.
MentalHelp.net which exists to promote mental health and wellness education as well as mental health advocacy.has an informative page which discusses Sexuality & Sexual Problems and is a good starting point.
Psych Central is the Internet’s largest and oldest independent mental health social network. Since 1995, it has been run by mental health professionals offering reliable, trusted information and over 200 support groups to consumers. Psych Central is overseen by Dr. Grohol and a staff of contributing editors that provide mental health information as well as annotated guides to the most useful online resources today in mental health, psychology, social work, and psychiatry.
Sex Addiction, Paraphilias, and Offending… Oh My! (2012) Psych Central - Robert Weiss LCSW
B4U-ACT suggest asking yourself the questions outlined on their FAQ page when considering entering voluntary treatment.
Understanding and Managing Compulsive Sexual Behaviors - Timothy W. Fong, MD
Psychiatry (Edgmont). Nov 2006; 3(11): 51–58
Voluntary Treatment Programs
American Board of Sexology was created by a group of clinical sexologists who believed that there was a better way to provide quality assurance to the public and to the discipline, in selecting qualified sex therapists, sex counselors, sex educators and recognizing authentic sex researchers.
B4U-ACT was established to publicly promote services and resources for self-identified individuals (adults and adolescents) who are sexually attracted to children and seek such assistance,
GoodTherapy.org is an association of mental health professionals from more than 25 countries worldwide who support efforts to reduce harm in therapy
International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) is an organization dedicated to providing premier training, certification and resources for sexual addiction practitioners. Through IITAP, those suffering from a sexual addiction or compulsive behavior have access to certified practitioners, resources, treatment options and referrals to get the help they need.
Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH) is a nonprofit multidisciplinary organization dedicated to scholarship, training, and resources for promoting sexual health and overcoming problematic sexual behaviors (sex addiction, hypersexual disorder, out of control sexual behavior, sexual impulsivity, sexual abuse).
Germany
Prevention Project Dunkelfeld (PPD) provides confidential treatment* free of charge for individuals who have a partial or exclusive sexual preference in terms of pedophilia or hebephilia and seek therapeutic help.
American Board of Sexology was created by a group of clinical sexologists who believed that there was a better way to provide quality assurance to the public and to the discipline, in selecting qualified sex therapists, sex counselors, sex educators and recognizing authentic sex researchers.
B4U-ACT was established to publicly promote services and resources for self-identified individuals (adults and adolescents) who are sexually attracted to children and seek such assistance,
GoodTherapy.org is an association of mental health professionals from more than 25 countries worldwide who support efforts to reduce harm in therapy
International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) is an organization dedicated to providing premier training, certification and resources for sexual addiction practitioners. Through IITAP, those suffering from a sexual addiction or compulsive behavior have access to certified practitioners, resources, treatment options and referrals to get the help they need.
Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH) is a nonprofit multidisciplinary organization dedicated to scholarship, training, and resources for promoting sexual health and overcoming problematic sexual behaviors (sex addiction, hypersexual disorder, out of control sexual behavior, sexual impulsivity, sexual abuse).
Germany
Prevention Project Dunkelfeld (PPD) provides confidential treatment* free of charge for individuals who have a partial or exclusive sexual preference in terms of pedophilia or hebephilia and seek therapeutic help.
