Men's Sexual Recovery

Offering men healthy alternatives to compulsive sexuality

Workshop Quick Summary

Workshop: Men’s Sexual Recovery

Category: Personal Growth

What: A workshop that addresses sexual obsession and compulsive behaviors with compassion, helping participants let go of shame and rediscover that sex can be enjoyable, fulfilling, and deeply meaningful

Who: Anyone carrying the burden of shame and painful memories around unresolved sexual experiences or uncontrolled sexual behaviors who wants to find freedom and create healthier patterns

Cost: $3,950, which includes meals, evening activities, Brain Center, and gym access (NOTE: Most workshops are now eligible for reimbursement through most insurance plans.)

Lodging: Reserve single or shared on-site rooms

 

All About This Workshop

Men are often hesitant to discuss sexual feelings and experiences. Consequently, they carry burdens of shame and painful memories of unresolved sexual experiences or uncontrolled sexual behaviors. When appropriately managed, sexual drive can be a positive and productive life force that compels us to form relationships that inspire us to live better lives. This inner drive is explored — with compassion, humor, and zest for life — as participants are reminded that sex can be enjoyable, fulfilling, and deeply meaningful.

This powerful workshop, grounded in Dr. Patrick Carnes’ recovery model, Men’s Sexual Recovery helps lift the shame and resolve sexual dilemmas and self-destructive behaviors. It broadens many participants’ views about sexuality as they learn how to have productive experiences, maintain positive relationships, and avoid the harmful patterns of the past.

The workshop is best for those who want to:

  • Jump-start their recovery process
  • Prevent relapse
  • Acquire tools to support continued recovery

Cost: $3,950 (Workshops are private pay, but most are now eligible for reimbursement through most insurance plans.)

This workshop includes:

  • meals
  • evening activities (yoga, tai chi, auricular acupuncture, live music)
  • 12-Step meeting
  • Brain Center access
  • gym access

Patrick Carnes, PhD, CAS

Grounded in Dr. Patrick Carnes’ recovery model, Men’s Sexual Recovery helps lift the shame and resolve sexual dilemmas and self-destructive behaviors by helping them learn how to have productive experiences, maintain positive relationships, and avoid the harmful patterns of the past. (Special Note: Workshop will be led by one of our talented Rio Retreat staff workshop facilitators.)

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Lodging and Transportation

Lodging is available at the Rio Retreat Center on a first-come, first-served basis. Rooms are simply appointed and designed to be conducive to the process of healing and recovery. We offer both shared and private rooms. For those staying on campus, transportation will be available from and to the Phoenix airport with three convenient pickup times. Details will be sent with your confirmation email upon completion of the sign-up process.

The Fine Print

Workshop groups run Monday through Friday from approximately 8:30 am to 4 pm. The schedule is somewhat flexible to accommodate the size of the group and the group process. Evening programming is provided after dinner. The Rio Retreat Center campus is strictly alcohol-and drug-free, and we have a dress code, cell phone, and smoking policy.

For more details about this workshop and to register, please contact us to speak to a Workshop Coordinator.

Schedule

Men's Sexual Recovery

Jan 6 - Jan 10, 2025

Jan 27 - Jan 31, 2025

Feb 24 - Feb 28, 2025

Mar 17 - Mar 21, 2025

Apr 7 - Apr 11, 2025

May 5 - May 9, 2025

Jun 2 - Jun 6, 2025

Jun 30 - Jul 4, 2025

Jul 21 - Jul 25, 2025

Aug 15 - Aug 19, 2025

Sept 15 - Sept 19, 2025

Oct 13 - Oct 17, 2025

Nov 10 - Nov 14, 2025

Dec 15 - Dec 19, 2025