Abstract
In this clinical presentation a non-blaming, non-judgmental approach to overuse of sexually explicit media (SEM) is introduced.
This approach normalizes the problem and sees it in the context of evolution and market forces. It is claimed that such an
approach contributes to change and strengthens the therapeutic alliance. A new technique utilizing chance to determine ways
of using SEM illustrates a possible application of such a perspective. The method is described and some hypotheses are raised
to account for its success. Despite the limitations of the case-study method, this promising new technique, without any known
side-effects deserves further exploration.
This approach normalizes the problem and sees it in the context of evolution and market forces. It is claimed that such an
approach contributes to change and strengthens the therapeutic alliance. A new technique utilizing chance to determine ways
of using SEM illustrates a possible application of such a perspective. The method is described and some hypotheses are raised
to account for its success. Despite the limitations of the case-study method, this promising new technique, without any known
side-effects deserves further exploration.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-8
- DOI 10.1007/s11469-011-9371-0
- Authors
- Uri Wernik, Misgav Ladach Hospital, 26 Rachel Imenu, Jerusalem, 93228 Israel
- Journal International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction
- Online ISSN 1557-1882
- Print ISSN 1557-1874