The following applies to the Sustaining Phase of your recovery from sex addiction:
Duration:
Begins 18 months to three (3) years into recovery and lasts one (1) year or more
You are in the Sustaining Phase of your recovery from sex addiction if you:- Have made a disclosure of your acting out behaviors to your relationship partner
- Are successfully living “slip free” with unbroken sobriety of at least six months, and
- Your partner is actively working his or her own recovery
Focus of therapy for individuals:
- Completing the “basic tasks” of your recovery
Focus of therapy for couples:
- Learning and practicing healthy sexuality with your partner