March 10, 2010
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Who is IITAP
Our place in the field

Our Mission & Goals

OUR MISSION

The Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT®) designation is offered by the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP). The CSAT® certification is designed to provide formal training and knowledge in the task-centered approach for the treatment of sexual addiction and sexual compulsivity.

OUR GOALS

  • Promote professional training and knowledge regarding sex addiction and sexual compulsion, as well as how other addictions and deprivations are related to sex addiction and sexual compulsion.
  • Encourage communication and collaboration among treatment models and available resources.
  • Encourage communication among treatment providers for support and professional dialoging.
  • Provide continuing educational opportunities through specific trainings and monthly newsletters.
  • To research and implement the task-centered approach to sex addiction treatment.
  • To set standards for excellence in sex addiction treatment.
  • To provide peer-to-peer consultation, networking, and information processing channels for those involved in the field of sex addiction therapy.
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