The sexual health program is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which is the best evidence-based practice for treating problematic sexual behaviors and substance use. This program aims to normalize, educate, and bring attention to the interconnectedness of substance use and problematic sexual behaviors. Clients with problematic sexual behaviors will begin the process of “untangling” this connection by:
- Learning about engaging in sexual activity and being sexual without the use of drugs and alcohol
- Identifying healthy sexual behaviors to incorporate into their life
- Relieving the stigma and shame associated with past sexual experiences, sexual orientation, and trauma
- Developing a timeline of sexual behaviors and substance use
- Developing strategies to prevent triggers
- Creating safety plans to prevent recurrence of symptoms
- Setting personal boundary plans that support recovery
- Obtaining resources for continued care after treatment.
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Clients will share their experience in a private group setting that is designed to be safe and affirming. This will help normalize their experiences and issues, while gaining insight from others with similar behavior patterns. This group will focus on how substance use and sexual activity became linked and how the client can start the process of creating a healthy sober sexual life that aligns with their values, goals, and recovery.
Eligibility and placement in group will be based off a clinical assessment that will be done upon admission to our residential treatment center.
