Experts now know that discovering a loved one's sex addiction is a traumatic event, requiring specialized guidance. This second edition ofMending a Shattered Heartreframes the therapeutic discussion around how to decide to stay with or leave a sex addict and how to address one's own trauma-based behaviors and reactions. Stefani Carnes, PhD, has led numerous research projects on addiction and authored many publications including her nationally renowned book,Mending a Shattered Heart: A Guide for Partners of Sex Addicts. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, an AAMFT clinical member, and approved supervisor. She is also certified through IITAP (International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals) as a sex addiction therapist and supervisor. |
