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Our Approach As companions on your journey, our approach is non-judgmental and empathetic, but we will
respectfully challenge you to make appropriate behavioral changes and guide you steadfastly toward recovery. The treatment model of New York Pathways is a holistic, three-fold approach with education, individual
therapy, and group therapy intertwined throughout treatment. Because addiction affects the entire family system, we also encourage individual treatment for partners and family members of the addict as well as couples
therapy. Therapeutic models vary, depending on each individual's unique needs and goals. We utilize psychodynamic therapy and other techniques, such as Gestalt, psychodrama, and experiential approaches. We rely in
part on the work of Patrick Carnes and his task-centered methods to form the basis of our treatment of sex addiction. We also encourage attending self-help groups for sex addiction that are modeled on Alcoholics
Anonymous (AA) support groups, which help members maintain sobriety on addictive and compulsive behaviors through sharing of experiences; emphasize the spiritual awakening; and honor the tradition of anonymity. |
