Cultivating Love: Finishing Strong (Volume 3)

by Dr. Ken McGill

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Author: Dr. Ken McGill

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

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ISBN 10: 1505456541
ISBN 13: 978-1505456547

Cultivating Love Finishing Strong is a book in the Cultivating Love book series, where the focus of this book is to address problematic or compulsive sexual behavior in the lives of men and women. This “task specific” book has 26.2 Basic Assignments, and is intentionally named 26.2, which is the length of a marathon. The name of the men's groups that Dr. McGill facilitates is called “26.2,” because just as there is no easy way to complete a marathon, Dr. McGill helps the reader and the participants in his practice to realize there is no easy way to rush toward solutions when dealing with sexuality and sexual experiences, dysfunctional, addictive, healthy or otherwise. In an effort to assist the reader to “run a certifiable race,” experience success with his or her sexual behavior, and to “finish strong” in this area of their lives, this book provides an abundance of Psychological, Twelve Step, Biblical and Relationship building “tools” to help men and women who are single or in a committed relationship. Cultivating Love Finishing Strong and all of the books in the Cultivating Love series are great resources for individuals, couples, people who are challenged with addictive behaviors as well as for Counselors, Pastors, Pastoral Counselors, Clinicians and College students. Other books in the Cultivating Love series are: 1. Enhancing Communication: Effective communication tools to facilitate dialogue, empowerment and conflict resolution. This is a staple in my counseling practice. 2. When Secrets Surface: An in depth exploration of how to deal with the discovery of unfaithfulness, with insight and practical exercises to help you make safe, informed and healthy choices regarding what direction you wish to take with your relationship. 3. Renewal in Your Life and Your Marriage: Is for couples who have decided they wish to rebuild their relationship, and this workbook provides the couple with practical, effective and clinical "tools" to assist them in their process of defining and growing healthy, safe and edifying behaviors that will produce love, and strengthen and protect their marriage. 4. Growing Character: Identifying, exploring and cultivating values that help you to determine how you wish to live your life. Thank you for your consideration of the Cultivating Love book series, and for considering purchasing Cultivating Love Finishing Strong. Dr. Ken McGill, LMFT Certified Sex Addiction Therapist

About the Author

Dr. Ken McGill is an ordained minister and has been involved in counseling for more than 25 years. Ken holds a Bachelor’s degree in Religion from Pacific Christian College (now Hope International University), a Certificate of Completion in the Alcohol and Drug Studies/Counseling Program from the University of California at Los Angeles and a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University. Ken received his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Family Psychology from Azusa Pacific University in May, 2003. Ken’s dissertation focused on the development of an integrated treatment program for the sexually addicted homeless population, and Ken was “personally mentored” by dissertation committee member Dr. Patrick Carnes, a pioneer in the field of sex addiction work. Ken authored a chapter in the text The Clinical Management of Sex Addiction, with his chapter addressing the homeless and sex addiction. Ken is also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the States of Texas and California and Mississippi, and is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, through the International Institute for Trauma and Addictive Professionals (IITAP). Ken had a private practice in Glendora, CA (Aspen Counseling Center), Inglewood, CA (Faithful Central Bible Church), and Hattiesburg, MS (River of Life Church), specializing in the following areas with individuals, couples, families, groups and psychoeducational training: addictions and recovery, pre-marital, marital and family counseling, issues related to traumatization and abuse, as well as depression, grief, loss, anger management and men’s and women’s issues. Ken also provided psychotherapeutic treatment with Student-Athletes on the University of Southern Mississippi Football and Men’s Basketball teams. Ken served as the Director of the Gentle Path Program, which is a seven-week residential program, for people who are challenged with sexual addiction, sexual anorexia, and relationship issues. Ken also supervised Doctoral students in the Southern Mississippi Psychology Internship Consortium with the University of Southern Mississippi. Ken was inducted into the Azusa Pacific University Academic Hall of Honor, School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences, in October, 2010. Ken currently works as a Private practice clinician with an office in Plano, Texas, providing treatment with people who are challenged in the areas mentioned above.