Growth in the understanding of “out of control sexual behaviours” (OOCSB) evolves between research and practice. Bancroft & Vukadinovic (2004) have suggested that as the patterns of such behaviours (previously labelled sexual compulsivity, sexual addiction, sexual impulsivity) are so varied in their etiological determinants it is too soon to attempt an overriding definition and a treatment model. However we clinicians still need to be treating those with this disorder and raising hypotheses for research from our treatment experiences.
Aveline (2005) suggests that innovative practice can be seen as an informal experiment which can then be investigated with systematic enquiry. Having successfully treated a number of men with differing presentations of OOCSB it was deemed appropriate to describe the developing practice model and work towards formulating research projects into the treatment of OOCSB. This paper follows Aveline’s guidelines for using case studies for scientific purposes in presenting the case of one of the clients treated in order to illustrate the basis of the developing practice model. Research emphasis in this domain is at present on etiological theories. Hypotheses for research into treatment efficacy are formulated.
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Recorded inSydney, Australia, April 2007
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