Post pandemic therapy for porn addiction
July 1, 2022 11:35am - 12:05pm
This presentation will explore the challenges and benefits of working online with people struggling with porn addiction and online sexual behaviours. An on-the-ground overview will be provided of how statistics, enquiries and services changed in the Laurel Centre as a direct result of Covid and related restrictions. Learnings will be shared along with outcome measures of online groupwork.
The session will end with an introduction to a new low-cost, online service – with an invitation to be part of the pilot scheme.
Learning objectives: At the end of this presentation, delegates will be able to:
> Understand the benefits and restrictions for clients with porn addiction to seeking therapy online
> Recognise additional challenges when working online with sex and porn addiction
> Understand the philosophy and programme of Pivotal Recovery to enable appropriate referral.