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COUN 5225 - Week 8 Discussion: Addicted to Sex Sally presents for counseling and states, "I am addicted to sex." She says that she knows this because she took a quiz on the Internet and received a score that read, "Go see a counselor." Additionally, she states that it is not uncommon for her to go home from the bar with strangers simply to have sex. She states she thinks about sex all the time and masturbates when she cannot have sex. She sometimes looks at pornography on the Internet but states, "I am more interested in reality than fantasy." She does acknowledge that she was in trouble twice at work for pornography on her computer. She states that she pays for sex at least 3–4 times a month. She says that she has been this way ever since she can remember. She is worried that if her partner finds out, she "will be in big trouble!" Access the Week 8: Addicted to SexLinks to an external site. reading list. Review the "AASECT Position on Sex Addiction" page and also the "Sexual Dysfunctions" section of the DSM-5-TR. Identify a potential diagnosis for Sally's present situation. Suggest three options for treatment based on the diagnosis. Be sure to address whether Sally needs a referral for medication. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Utilizing CBT can effectively address Sally's impulsive sexual behaviors and obsessive thought patterns. A therapist can collaborate with Sally to identify and challenge distorted thought patterns, develop coping strategies, and enhance her impulse control. CBT may also assist Sally in exploring the underlying factors contributing to her behaviors. Mindfulness-Based Interventions - Sally can benefit from mindfulness techniques, such as mindfulness meditation, to heighten awareness of her thoughts and impulses without judgment. These interventions can support Sally in cultivating greater self-control. Psychoeducation - Providing Sally with psychoeducation about the nature of her behaviors, potential consequences, and preventive strategies can be valuable. Psychoeducation serves to strengthen Sally's understanding of addiction, as well as the causes, prevalence, and progression of hypersexual behavior.

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