6. Have them join a support group.
Speaking of group, therapy groups are invaluable — other recovering addicts can provide support and feedback, as well as perspective to help sex addicts “get it”
7. Allow them to develop empathy towards themselves.
In addition to group therapy, targeting underlying abuse or core wounding can help an addict develop empathy.
If the addict is completely blocked off to their own wounding and has no empathy for the wounded parts of themselves, I find it very difficult for them to find empathy for their spouses or others around them.
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