When you discover that the person you loved and trusted most in the
world is hiding a secret life as a sex addict, the result can be
devastating. Facing that heartbreak is what this book is all about. The
healing process will take time regardless of whether you decide to stay
in the relationship or leave.
Facing Heartbreak weaves real life stories with practical therapeutic
advice and specific tasks that gently educate, empower, and guide the
partner of the sex addict through a process of recovery. Using Dr.
Patrick Carnes' thirty-task sex recovery model, readers will learn to
heal from the heartbreak and betrayal as they discover hope and healing.
Stefanie Carnes, Ph.D., 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 (2nd edition, Sept. 2011). Dr. Carnes 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.
Dr. Carnes resides in Phoenix, AZ.
Mari A. Lee, MA, LMFT, CSAT is a Licensed Marriage and Family
Therapist, and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. Ms. Lee is the
founder of Growth Counseling Services, Inc., a recovery center in
Pasadena, CA, where she sees clients for individual, couples and group
therapy. In addition, she is a respected writer, speaker and presenter
on women's issues, compulsive sexual behavior, trauma, communication,
and leads workshops and weekend intensives for women in the areas of
co-dependency, self-image and esteem. Ms. Lee resides in Southern
California.
Anthony Rodriguez, MSW, CSAT, BCSA, LISW, LCSW, is the Founder and
Clinical Director of The Men's Center. Mr. Rodriguez has pursued
continuing education in the areas of treating survivors of sexual
violence, anger management, addictions and other general mental health
issues. He is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and is Board certified
in treating sexual abuse by the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic
Stress. He is also a technical consultant with the Office for Victims of
Crime Training & Technical Assistance Center (U.S. Dept. of Justice). Mr
Rodriguez resides in Iowa City, IA.
