13: Not an "addict!" ft Heather Mcpherson
Sacred Psychology with Tamara Powell, LMHC
English - March 27, 2017 07:00 - 40 minutes - 38 MB - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsSpirituality Religion & Spirituality Science Social Sciences empowerment spirituality health mindfulness psychology sexuality therapy Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Is SEX ADDICTION a myth? Sexpert Heather McPherson discusses AASECT's groundbreaking historical statement regarding the use of the term "sex addiction."
She is the CEO & Founder of The Sexual Health Alliance (SHA). SHA is the first and currently the only organization that facilitates progressive communication among sexual health professionals and all therapists through lectures, roundtables and educational workshops.
Heather maintains a Private Practice (www.respark.co) in Austin, Texas specializing in Sexuality and Relationships. In addition to being a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, she is also a Sex Therapist. Find her on twitter @ResparkLove.
In this Podversation: How Heather got into the field of sex therapy Why board certification as a sex therapist can be so important Typical concerns or types of issues Heather and others in the industry work with How clinicians can manage the delicate balance of sexual issues and spiritual worldviews AASECT's groundbreaking historical statement regarding the use of the term "sex addiction" in both diagnosis and treatment (you can read it for yourself here: https://www.aasect.org/position-sex-addiction) Why Heather believes we shouldn't always focus on SEX per se, but rather individualized treatment Is there stigma associated with the term "addict"? How do we know if a sexual behavior has become a problem that should be addressed? Common co-occurring diagnoses with sexual compulsivity How shame perpetuates the cycle of sexual compulsivity Do religious followers have higher rates of sexual disorders and dysfunction? Heather's personal experience with religion and spirituality and how those values have impacted her practice How can clinicians approach topics surrounding sex and sexual issues with those who have sacred spiritual practices and beliefs? If we don't call it an addiction, does that mean we'll see more sexual disorders? Is the addiction model of sexual compulsivity treatment effective? Tamara's experience at a Sex Addicts Anonymous meeting How to find helpYou can connect with Tamara at:
https://talesfromatrapezoid.com/
Sound Editing provided by Pete Bailey: http://petebailey.net/audio/