Healing Wounds of Sexual Addictions by Dr Mark Laaser

Reaction Paper Instructions

The purpose of this assignment is to encourage you to explore your own personal and professional reactions to sexual addiction. You will read the assigned text by Laaser, entitled Healing the Wounds of Sexual Addiction, and complete a 5-page reaction paper. The paper must be in current APA format, with an abstract and divided into the following subheadings:

I.                   Introduction

II.                Synopsis of Sexual Addiction – What is Laaser’s understanding of sexual addiction? How is your own personal understanding similar or different?

III.             Family Dynamics – What does Laaser believe are some of the roots of sexual addiction? Explore how the dynamics of your family of origin and personal underlying beliefs about sex may affect your ability to treat persons with sex addiction.

IV.             Treatment of Sexual Addiction – What is Laaser’s recommended approach to treating sexual addiction? Explore how ready you feel to competently address the issues of sexual addiction.

V.                Sexual Addiction and the Church – What are Laaser’s recommendations regarding addressing sexual addiction in the church? How do you agree or disagree with Laaser?

VI.             Conclusion