ABSTRACT
The Internet Flow Model can be used as a stand-alone intervention or in combination with features noted in mainstream treatment packages, including an examination of the four stages of Finkelhor's and Wolf's cycle with a focus on pro-offending behaviours and cognitive distortions. Wilson describes the effect of Internet pornography on the brain's reward system, identifying the internal brain changes that have been reported in addiction to substances and behaviours. Importantly, our understanding of the mental processes associated with flow has improved over time and areas of key significance are the concept of 'neuroplasticity', and brain changes relating to the addiction process. In this world, flow and addiction come together in ways that are different from conventional, real world sexual offending. The Good Lives Model (GLM) identifies key issues associated with treating inappropriate sexual behaviour and highlights the importance of addressing wider ranging human needs when developing intervention plans.
