T.O.P.S. Treatment of Prostitution Solicitors - Facilitator Guide PDF Download

Author: Pennie J. Carnes
Publisher: Gentle Path Press
ISBN: 9781940467092
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Languages : en
Pages : 76

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Book Description
The Treatment Of Prostitution Solicitors (T.O.P.S.) is a non-shaming model for clinicians, providing a therapeutic framework to treat people who pay for sex. The curriculum covers all topics found in a typical john school but in a therapeutically sound and comprehensive, easy to follow format. Additional topics include topics applicable to a comprehensive program from understanding sex buyers' behaviors to developing ways to make significant changes in their life. How is this program different from the eight-hour court mandated johns' school? This program is unique in that the curriculum includes therapeutic elements based upon the innovated works of Dr. Patrick Carnes, a pioneer and leader in the field of sex addiction recovery. The workbook is written in a way that therapists can use it in their private practice for twelve-thirteen-week group settings and/or individual programs. While the curriculum makes no assumptions about the client's sexual behavior, it does provide options for those who seek additional therapeutic help. Its non-shaming focus makes the material more inviting for participants, offers opportunities for sharing and changing attitudes about seeking escape through soliciting prostitutes and escorts.With this program, the therapist has the opportunity to act as an agent of social change. It is common knowledge that affairs, pornography, being with prostitutes and escorts, and other forms of sexually acting out outside a monogamous relationship is the cause of many couples divorcing or breaking up. Studies show that it is the breakdown of families that is an underlining cause of our societal downfall. It is evident that this population of men and women are among the underserved people who need help in overcoming destructive behaviors. T.O.P.S. was developed by an experienced facilitator in the field, Pennie J. Carnes, LPC, LCDC, CSAT, CMAT. Since 2011, Pennie has volunteered her talents as a therapist, educator, and organizer for john schools. It was during this time; she saw the need for additional therapy required to help sex buyers make the change to stop their behaviors.