Childhood Trauma and Sexual Addiction (The Hidden Connection) | Dr. Doug Weiss

Is there a connection between childhood trauma and sexual addiction? Psychologist Dr. Doug Weiss, explores how early trauma, neglect, and abuse can shape your sexuality, as well as how you can heal, recover, and live with sexual integrity. Visit https://www.sexaddict.com/ for resources, counseling, and groups regarding sex addiction and trauma. Many men and women struggling with sexual addiction or compulsive sexual behavior often have a history of trauma that affects their brain, emotions, and ability to connect intimately. As the president of the American Association for Sexual Addiction Therapy (AASAT) and a leading expert in the field of sex addiction recovery, Dr. Weiss explains the impact of these unresolved issues in a person's life and in their relationships. He also shares practical insights that can help you identify trauma roots, nd begin your journey of healing and live a life free from the past. For help and support in healing from sexual abuse, trauma, or addiction, contact Heart to Heart Counseling Center at 719-278-3708 to book an appointment with a certified therapist or schedule a 3 or 5-day intensive, which provides a lot of personalized counseling in a short period. Start your journey to recovery today! To read the Final Freedom book, go to: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/f... Learn how to break the bonds that sexual addiction has on your life here: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/s... To learn how to heal from past sexual abuse and current sexual addiction, check out the video "Triumph After Trauma: Healing From Sexual Abuse and Sexual Addiction" by Dr. Doug Weiss: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/t... For information about female sex addiction, check out the "She Has A Secret" ebook: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/s... Sign up for our free weekly newsletter and get information on our helpful resources and services: https://www.drdougweiss.com/#:~:text=... For more information about our intensive program to get a lot of help in recovering from Sex Addiction, Partner Betrayal Trauma, or Intimacy Anorexia, visit: https://www.drdougweiss.com/intensives/ Related Videos: Sexual Trauma and Abuse (Understanding What Should’ve Never Happened):    • Sexual Trauma and Abuse (Understanding Wha...   The Long-Term Effects of Sexual Trauma No One Talks About:    • The Long-Term Effects of Sexual Trauma No ...   What Sexual Abuse Trauma Really Does to the Brain:    • What Sexual Abuse Trauma Really Does to th...   Addicted to sex?:    • Addicted to sex? Here are your next steps...   Can sex addiction be cured?:    • Can sex addiction be cured?   0:00 Video Start 0:29 Evaluating past traumatic issues 0:57 Physical abuse 1:10 Sexual abuse 1:40 Negative first sexual encounter 2:58 Spiritual abuse 3:02 Neglect 3:15 Your abuses/traumas can shape your sexuality 3:36 Using fantasy to meet needs 4:12 Indicators of your unmet needs 4:33 Most sex addicts have past abuse 5:06 Intimacy Anorexia 6:55 Get with a trained therapist 7:17 There is hope #drdougweiss #sexaddictionrecovery #sexaddiction #traumarecovery #childhoodtrauma #sexualtrauma #sexualabusetrauma #intimacyanorexia #trauma