Sexual Addiction and Infidelity Dynamics: Effective Treatment Approaches for Couples

Rob Baker, MA, LMFT, LMHC, CSAT

About the workshop

Learning about a partner’s sexual addiction and/or infidelities can be one of the most challenging experiences a person can face. Sexual addiction is not only proliferating at an alarming rate with the emergence of Cybersex, but also becoming more invasive into homes and families. To address these dynamics effectively, this Workshop is designed to provide:

An overview of the precursors, etiology and neuro-science for Sexual Addiction and Infidelity
Ways to detect, assess and evaluate the elements of problematic sexual patterns and/or addiction as well as corresponding codependency dynamics in the context of individual and marital therapy
Orientation to Relapse Prevention Models and Treatment Intervention Tools for Personal Recovery, grounded in Cognitive-Behavioral, Family Systems and Trauma Theories
Two-Phase Approach for Relational Reconciliation, including specific steps, formats and exercises to support restoring trust and co-creating a mutually satisfying relationship

Workshop Objectives

Orient the workshop participant to a model of healing, reconciliation and re-bonding for couples facing the challenge of sexual addiction and infidelity
Understand the etiology and dynamics of sexual addiction, co-dependency and their interaction
Examine assessment tools and treatment modalities for recovery from sexual addiction, infidelity and co-dependency for each partner in relationships where these dynamics are present

About the presenter

Rob Baker, MA, LMFT, LMHC, CSAT , received his Masters Degree in Counseling from the University of San Francisco in 1979. He is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. Rob provides marriage, individual, group and family therapy sessions through his private practice, Next Step Counseling & Coaching, in Bellevue.

In addition to his private practice, Rob worked previously for 5 years with Bellevue Community Services as part of their sexual deviancy treatment program therapy team providing individual assessments, individual and group therapy services and participating in team consultations.

About the particulars

Location: Shoreline Center
When: November 19th, 2010
Hours: 9:00am-4:30pm
Fee: $140.00 US
CEU info:

NAACAC Approved Education Provider #632.

6 CEU's Cascadia Training is approved by the NASW, Washington State Chapter, to provide continuing education units to Licensed Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists. Certificates of Completion are awarded to attendees at the end of each workshop. Provider number #1975-118, and is an OSPI approved provider of in-service education. This is a "Washington State Approved Clock Hour Offering Workshop."