ABSTRACT Research demonstrates a high correlation between insecure attachment and sex addiction. Insecure attachment prevents the formation of secure relationships and disrupts affect regulation. These can be key factors in the maintenance of sexual addiction. Sex addiction treatment strategies may therefore benefit from incorporating a focus upon developing the capacity for secure attachment, alongside treating sexual compulsivity. This study examines the lived experiences of 6 sex addiction therapists who incorporate an attachment-informed approach in their work. The study aims to elaborate key components of an attachment-based approach that could potentially be incorporated into sex addiction treatment strategies for therapists working across different modalities.

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安全依恋：性瘾的解毒剂？对治疗师运用依恋知情治疗策略应对性强迫症经验的主题分析

摘要研究表明，不安全的依恋感与性成瘾之间存在高度相关性。不安全的依恋会阻止建立安全的关系并破坏影响监管。这些可能是维持性成瘾的关键因素。因此，性瘾治疗策略可能会受益于将重点放在发展安全依恋的能力上，同时治疗性强迫症。这项研究检查了6名性瘾治疗师的生活经历，他们在工作中采用了依恋知情的方法。这项研究旨在阐述基于依恋的方法的关键组成部分，这些方法可能会纳入针对性治疗方式不同的治疗师的性成瘾治疗策略中。