"Facing the Shadow" is the innovative workbook that helps readers begin meaningful recovery from an often misunderstood addiction. This book guides readers through the first seven tasks in Dr. Patrick J. Carnes' researched-based thirty-task model of treatment--the most respected therapy model available for treating sex addicts. Patrick J. Carnes, PhD, is author of "Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction" (1992), "Contrary to Love: Helping the Sexual Addict" (1989), "The Betrayal Bond" (1997), "Open Hearts" (1999), and "Facing the Shadow" (2001). He is executive director of the Gentle Path program at Pine Grove Behavioral Center in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.