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counselling for publicFOR THE PUBLIC
Our individual and group counseling program is designed specifically for male and female sex addicts and their spouses or partners. We treat people who are heterosexual, bisexual, gay or lesbian. The program consists of individual counseling, couples and family counseling, group therapy and psycho-educational group work. We are licensed and certified masters level psychotherapists with certification is sex addiction. We have years of experience in treating sex addiction and sexual anorexia.( both addicts and their partners). Our program has proven to be highly effective in arresting sex addiction, empowering partners, repairing emotionally damaged relationships, and improving the quality of people’s lives.

Sex Addiction – the addict
Out patient clinical assessment with treatment recommendations
Individual therapy sessions with a certified sex addiction therapist
ongoing weekly group therapy

Sexual codependency - the co-addict
individual counseling sessions
Ongoing weekly group therapy

Sexual anorexia - the sexual anorexic
out patient assessment with treatment recommendations
Individual counseling sessions with a certified sex addiction therapist
- Ongoing weekly group therapy sessions

Programs for Sexual Health
ASSESSMENT
Comprehensive outpatient assessments with specific treatment recommendations by a Certified Sex Addiction therapist.

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
Individual sessions with a CERTIFIED SEX ADDICTION THERAPIST trained to facilitate individualized treatment goals.

GROUP THERAPY
Weekly intensive group therapy aimed at restoring sexual health.
“Recovery Start Group”   The first 130 days. A group for individuals who are not able to go to inpatient treatment and want to have the benefit of  all that it entails. A program developed by Patrick Carnes, The Recovery Start program aims at helping the individual confront the disease and establish healthy connections to their sexuality. The program is a weekly two hour group commitment for 5 months. Research demonstrates that those who continue to practice the tools taught in this program establish long term recovery and relapse prevention.

COUPLES THERAPY
With the goal of repairing emotionally damaged relationships.
“A Couples Intensive” A week-end for couples who have been wounded by addiction. Most couples feel isolated by this disease and believe no one else can understand their pain. They feel shame, anger and so different from others. In this weekend they will get to meet other couples who are experiencing similar feelings and pain. They will learn tools to assist in setting boundaries, re-establishing trust and uniting against the invader. October 3rd and 4th 2009.

For information and to register call 604 926-3642

COUNSELING FOR CHILDREN
Individual counseling for the children whose lives have been affected by familial sex addiction.

Counselling for professionalsFOR THE PROFESSIONAL
We provide professional education and consultation to any licensed professionals who are interested in expanding their knowledge in the area of sex addiction.

PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS
“Sexual Addiction and Sexual Anorexia”

Part 1- The Foundations
Part 2 - Therapeutic Interventions

 

 

 

addiction therapist Paulette Tomasson
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