The CDS Training

With the increasingly public acceptance of sexual or pornography addiction, these issues are being brought to light more often in divorce and custody proceedings. As sexual addiction is not a recognized diagnosis by the DSM-V there is often confusion as to what sexual addiction is. Dr. Jennifer Weeks discusses the differential “diagnosis” of sexual addiction, how sexual addiction may impact a relationship and lead it to divorce as well as child safety and what to look for when seeking assessment for sexual addiction in a divorce or child custody case.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the difference between sexual addiction, moral incongruence, and perceived pornography addiction.
•  Understand the definition of Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder.
• Identify three key ways problematic sexual behavior can lead to the decision to divorce.
•  Identify criteria for therapists conducting evaluations for divorce relating to problematic sexual behavior.
•  Identify two possible concerns for children exposed to pornography.

Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Weeks

Dr. Jennifer Weeks is the Founder and Director of Sexual Addiction Treatment Services, an out-patient treatment program specializing in treating all aspects of problematic sexual behavior including sexual offending, sexual addiction and professional sexual boundary violations. SATS also treats impaired healthcare professionals and all aspects of trauma. Dr. Weeks graduated with a degree in Psychology from Purdue University. She obtained her Master’s Degree in Psychology and her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Georgia. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist, Supervisor, Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, a Clinically Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist and a Clinical Member of ATSA. She is a recognized expert witness in the forensic specialty of sexual offenders, particularly cybersex offenders. She regularly provides continuing education for therapists and law enforcement via regional and national conferences. Dr. Weeks is a faculty member of the Northeast Counterdrug Training Center polygraph program. Dr. Weeks is the author of the blog Dr. Jen’s Recovery Readings as well as the prevention book, The New Age of Sex Education, How to Talk to Your Teen about Cybersex and Pornography in the Digital Age.