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Education Page
Video Sources: Arousal Patterns & Templates
[1] Katehakis, A. (2010). Erotic intelligence: Igniting hot, healthy sex while in recovery from sex addiction. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, p. 20.
[2] King, N. (2000). Childhood Sexual Trauma in Gay Men. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services,12(1-2), 19-35. doi:10.1300/j041v12n01_02.
[3] Fawcett, D. (2018, May). Chemsex, Sex Addiction and Men Who have Sex with Men: Effective Strategies. Speaker presentation of the IITAP Symposium, Scottsdale, AZ.
[4] Mooney, C. G. (2010). Theories of attachment: An introduction to Bowlby, Ainsworth, Gerber, Brazelton, Kennell, and Klaus. St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press, p. 22.
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[9] Carnes, P., & Carnes, P. (2001), p. 88.
[10] Carnes, P., & Carnes, P. (2001), p. 91.
Research Page
Video Sources: Research Rationale for Sexualized Attachments
[1] Diamond, L. M. (2009). Sexual fluidity: Understanding women’s love and desire. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.
[2] Martinez, L. (2017, February 10). Professor strikes down ‘born this way’ argument for homosexuality. Retrieved from https://badgerherald.com/news/2017/02/10/professor-strikes-down-born-this-way-argument-for-homosexuality/
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[4] King, N. (2000). Childhood Sexual Trauma in Gay Men. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services,12(1-2), 19-35. doi:10.1300/j041v12n01_02