Abstract
There is a growing recognition among clinicians that any type of sexual behavior can become pathologically impulsive or compulsive. There is quite a bit of debate about terminology for this condition, the diagnostic criteria, assessment methods and treatment approaches. In the absence of clear consensus, clinicians are struggling with how to help the many men and women who suffer and seek help from this type of problem. This chapter will review the author's assessment and treatment approach. Clinicians will need to keep abreast of the literature as new research evolves and follow the continued debate around this controversial area.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | The Oxford Handbook of Impulse Control Disorders |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780199940431 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780195389715 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 18 2012 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© Oxford University Press, 2014.
Keywords
- Assessment
- Impulse control
- Sexual behavior
- Treatment