Asking this question "what is sex addiction?' is one way to begin investigating the problem or problems that might be hidden by the idea of sex addiction. There are many ways of proceeding in a therapeutic conversation that questions this idea of sex addiction.
Where have you heard these ideas about sex and sex addiction?
What has been going for you that has lead to these "sex addiction' thoughts?
How might these ideas about sex addiction and these thoughts of sex addiction be connected?
What is it about the sex that you are having that concerns you?
We can investigate how these thoughts of sex addiction have been constructed. We can explore your hopes, values and beliefs through considering the circumstances that have brought you to therapy. Once we have some new ground to stand on, these ideas about sex addiction often become less relevant than your intentions and the efforts you have been making for what you want in your life.
My name is Ash Rehn. If you are interested in finding out more about Narrative Therapy or you want to make an appointment, just go to the website www.forwardtherapy.com and send an email.
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