The Second International Conference on Sex and Love Addiction, to be held November 12 to 14 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, will feature pioneers in the treatment of sex and love addiction and intimacy disorders, including founder of the Sexual Recovery Institute Robert Weiss, LCSW, CSAT-S. Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) October 15, 2014 – A blue-ribbon slate of internationally renowned psychotherapists and addiction experts will gather in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, November 12 to 14 for the Second International Conference on Sex and Love Addiction. The conference features keynote presentations from a host of pioneers in the field of sex and love addiction, including Patrick Carnes, PhD, founder of the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP), Stefanie Carnes, PhD, renowned author and president of IITAP, and Robert Weiss, LCSW, CSAT-S, founder of the Sexual Recovery Institute in Los Angeles and senior vice president of clinical development for Promises Behavioral Health. “This is going to be a uniquely enlightening conference, and it’s coming at a critical time,” says Weiss. “Some of the best minds from around the world will be sharing what they’ve learned about both sex and online/porn addictions, from research and clinical settings. We know so much more today about sexual addiction than we did just a few years ago; there’s a lot of ground to cover.” The theme of the conference is “The Changing Architecture of Addictive Desire, Trauma and Attachment: Families, Children and Partners.” Weiss, an expert in the relationship between digital technology and sexuality, will present “Sex, Tech, Intimacy and Infidelity: The Effect of Social Media and Technology on Cheating, Intimacy Disorders and Sex Addiction.” Dr. Patrick Carnes, who is honorary chair of the event, will present “As the Paradigm Crumbles: Sciences Struggles with Addiction” and “Evolution of Evolution: Will Addiction Change the Species—What We Must Do Now.” Dr. Stefanie Carnes will discuss “Getting Honest in Recovery: Facilitating a Clinical Disclosure.” U.S. Journal Training, Inc. is presenting the event, which will be held at the Westin Beach Resort and Spa and includes up to 18 CE hours. Group discounts are available. For information on fees and to register, visit the conference website.
About Robert Weiss
Robert Weiss is widely considered one of the nation’s foremost experts on sex and technology addictions along with the intimacy disorders that often underlie these problems. An author and media expert to CNN, The Oprah Winfrey Network, ESPN, The New York Times, ESPN and the Today Show, among others, Mr. Weiss also has provided clinical training and program development for the National Institutes of Health, the U.S. military, and behavioral treatment centers throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.
About The Sexual Recovery Institute
The Sexual Recovery Institute is the nation’s premier outpatient program for men and women struggling with relationship, love and sex addiction. Based in Los Angeles, California, the institute offers confidential, affordable and gender-specific programs that encourage healthy sexuality and intimacy, including two-week intensives and individual, group and couples treatment. For more information about The Sexual Recovery Institute, call (855) 893-5987 or visit www.sexualrecovery.com. The Sexual Recovery Institute is a member of Promises Behavioral Health, a family of behavioral health care programs that also includes Promises Treatment Centers, The Ranch, The Recovery Place, Lucida Treatment Center, Clarity Way, COPAC, Journey Healing Centers, The Sundance Center, and Right Step. Elements offers comprehensive, innovative treatment for substance abuse, sexual addiction, trauma, eating disorders and other mental health disorders. We are committed to delivering clinically sophisticated treatment that promotes permanent lifestyle change, not only for the patient but for the entire family system. For more information about Promises Behavioral Health, visit elementsbh4.wpengine.com.