Materials
Some resources I often utilize with clients
Facing the Shadow
A seminal book by Patrick Carnes, this is a great initial resource for the sexual recovery journey. It's filled with readings, inventories, and practical exercises to help readers reflect deeply about their acting-out behaviors. Clients are asked to purchase by their second session. They are given homework each week, which is then processed with Nick in the following session. The content often acts as a springboard to relevant issues that need addressing.
Mindsight
Daniel Siegel has written a wonderful book on brain, mind, and personal growth. Its concepts dovetail effectively with Facing the Shadow, helping clients understand addiction, establish sobriety, and work toward healthy relationships. It also gives clients and Nick a shared language and framework to work from.
The Sexual Dependency Inventory
SDI for short, the Sexual Dependency Inventory is a sexual addiction assessment clients take at the beginning of treatment. Created by top clinicians in the field, the SDI helps Nick understand the overview as well as nuances of a client's sexual acting out history. It allows him to direct treatment as needed and can be utilized for psychoeducation and further discussion.