{"product_id":"healing-the-wounds-of-sexual-addiction-9780310256571","title":"Healing the Wounds of Sexual Addiction","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHope--\u003cem\u003ereal\u003c\/em\u003e hope--for recovery is within reach. This book goes beyond cliché answers and offers meaningful, spiritual, and practical steps to healing and freedom from sexual addiction--or any addiction. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith today''s rampant availability of Internet pornography, sexual addiction has become a national epidemic that affects an increasing number of Christians, even pastors and priests. As devastating as any drug habit, it brings heartbreak and despair to those it entangles. But there is help for men and women caught in sexual addiction''s downward spiral. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book offers a path that leads beyond compulsive thoughts and behaviors to healing and transformation. Speaking from his own experience with sexual addiction and recovery, Dr. Mark Laaser is sensitive to the shame of sexual addiction without minimizing its sinfulness. He traces the roots of the problem, discusses its patterns and impact, and maps out a biblical approach to se\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A must read for anyone who has a sexual addiction. Pastors, counselors, and lay leaders will also greatly benefit from it....Highly recommended.' * Enrichment journal *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContents  Foreword to the Second Edition: Faithful and True 7 Foreword to the First Edition: The Secret Sin 9 Acknowledgments 11 There Is Hope 13  Part 1: What Is Sexual Addiction?  1. Sexual Addiction and Sin 23  2. Building-Block Behaviors of Sex Addicts 28  3. Types of Sexual Addiction 36  4. Understanding and Identifying the Characteristics of Sexual Addiction 45  Part 2: The Roots of Sexual Addiction  5. Unhealthy Family Dynamics 73  6. Family Abuse 92  7. How Sex Addicts Cope with Abuse 109  Part 3: Healing the Wounds of Sexual Addiction  8. The Journey of Healing 121  9. Confronting the Sex Addict 140  10. Treatment Issues in Sexual Addiction 148  11. Healing for Couples 170  Part 4: Healing the Wounds of the Church  12. Sexually Addicted Pastors and Priests 193  13. Healing for Congregations 208  Conclusion 222  Notes 225  Resources 228\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zondervan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51017750610263,"sku":"9780310256571","price":12.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780310256571.jpg?v=1750774550","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/healing-the-wounds-of-sexual-addiction-9780310256571","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}