Dr. Rob and Tami talk about sex offenders in this week's episode and how to work with someone who exposes themselves to people non-consensually. The listener admits that her husband has been exposing himself in public parks for a number of years and is concerned that there is no hope for this person in recovery. Dr. Rob and Tami talk about how you begin to work a recovery program as a sex offender.
TAKEAWAYS:
[:50] Will my spouse unlearn his toxic masculinity while in recovery?
[4:00] Can you explain a little bit more about behavioral process addictions?
[9:20] How can I practice prodependence?
[13:45] Is recovery/treatment time based on how long someone has been acting out?
[18:15] My SA husband has been exposing himself in public parks. Can this be treated?
[25:40] Is it possible to work 12-step for substance and sex at the same time?
RESOURCES:
Email Tami: Tami@Seekingintegrity.com
Prodependence: Moving Beyond Codependency, by Robert Weiss
Sex Addiction 101: A Basic Guide to Healing from Sex, Porn, and Love Addiction, by Robert Weiss
Cruise Control: Understanding Sex Addiction in Gay Men, by Robert Weiss
