ABSTRACT
This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book contains all the same interventions for sexually addictive behaviour that can be found in group programme at the Marylebone Centre for Psychological Therapies or in individual therapy. Addiction is a disease of disconnectedness, and connectedness is crucial to change and transformation. The book focuses on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), sexual addiction, supernormal stimuli, shame, neuroscience and attachment. The aim of CBT is to turn the patient into the therapist. This means imparting information and insight that will become the basis for a permanent change in behaviour. The book also focuses on the internet and sexually compulsive behaviour, and also describes quirky sexual patterns and some of the problems that can accompany sexual addiction. Finally, it presents an outline of available groups and places to connect with others wrestling with the same problem.
