Group Work For Men In Sexual Recovery A Strategic Model For Sex Addicts

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Group Work for Men In Sexual Recovery: A Strategic Model for Sex Addicts

Author : Carol Juergensen Sheets aka Carol the Coach
Publisher : eBookIt.com
ISBN 13 : 1456621297
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (566 download)

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Download or read book Group Work for Men In Sexual Recovery: A Strategic Model for Sex Addicts written by Carol Juergensen Sheets aka Carol the Coach and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historically, sex addicts have had to rely on individual therapy and 12 Step support to enhance their recovery. Group work is a crucial element to recovery but is typically only provided in residential and hospital settings. Addicts have often times been traumatize early in their own childhoods and group intervention provides the supportive environment to do out patient trauma work. This manual will highlight group exercises that have been essential to therapeutic change and recovery. It utilizes a 15 week approach to managing anger, conflict and trauma. It teaches empathy and assertiveness so that the client can improve his or her relationships outside of the therapeutic alliance. This book is for clinicians who want a hands on approach to running a sexual addictions group. It will take you from week 1 through week 15 giving you exercises to promote therapeutic change and recovery.

Mending a Shattered Heart

Author : Stefanie Carnes
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780982650592
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (55 download)

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Download or read book Mending a Shattered Heart written by Stefanie Carnes and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical advice on how to deal with the trauma of discovering that one's spouse or partner is a sex addict.

Sexual Health in Drug and Alcohol Treatment

Author : Douglas Braun-Harvey, MA, MFT, CGP, CST
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780826120168
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (21 download)

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Book Synopsis Sexual Health in Drug and Alcohol Treatment by : Douglas Braun-Harvey, MA, MFT, CGP, CST

Download or read book Sexual Health in Drug and Alcohol Treatment written by Douglas Braun-Harvey, MA, MFT, CGP, CST and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2009-07-27 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Braun-Harvey's manual deserves to become widely adopted at treatment centers across the United States and beyond. His approach offers an effective method for mitigating the shame that binds people to their addictions. In doing so, it may help pave the way to protracted recovery."--Journal of Groups in Addiction and Recovery "The curriculum...provides a vision for chemical dependency treatment I have attempted to address for many years. This looks like an approach that finally meets this need." --Eli Coleman, PhD Director of the Program in Human Sexuality University of Minnesota "In this new evidence-based curriculum...Doug Braun-Harvey challenges our attitudes and beliefs, as well as our traditional ways of providing treatment....This material on sexual health can help to provide a missing piece for many recovering addicts." --Stephanie S. Covington, PhD, LCSW Author, Women and Addiction: A Gender-Responsive Approach For men and women in addiction recovery, sexual behavior linked with drug or alcohol use is too often the primary reason for relapse. When sexuality is not directly and positively addressed in drug and alcohol treatment, it can result in treatment failure or relapse. This group facilitator's guide introduces a pioneering, evidence-based curriculum, designed to integrate concepts of sexual health, current sex research, and recent developments in relapse prevention research. With this guide, group facilitators can offer clients a positive and safe forum within which to understand and change their sex/drug- linked behaviors. Key Features: Requires no specialized training, and can be integrated into a wide variety of treatment programs with all types of clientele Contains lesson plans on dating and relationships, spirituality and sexuality, non-consensual sex, out-of-control sexual behavior, and more Complete with suggested group activities, guided discussions, questions, role- plays, and more Has been proven to improve client retention and decrease sexual behavioral problems

Treatment Strategies for Substance Abuse and Process Addictions

Author : Robert L. Smith
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111909836X
Total Pages : 347 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (19 download)

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Book Synopsis Treatment Strategies for Substance Abuse and Process Addictions by : Robert L. Smith

Download or read book Treatment Strategies for Substance Abuse and Process Addictions written by Robert L. Smith and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-03-05 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This distinctive and timely text examines the most prevalent substance and process addictions and focuses on current research and evidence-based treatment strategies. Major substance addictions discussed include alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, methamphetamines, and prescription drugs. Complete chapters are also devoted to the most frequently cited process addictions, making this text unique. Behavioral addictions covered in this text include pathological gambling, sex disorders, disordered eating, work, exercise, shopping, and Internet/gaming. Each chapter contains a listing of student learning outcomes, a case study with reflective questions, techniques for assessment and diagnosis, inpatient and outpatient treatment approaches, and resources for further study. With its emphasis on treatment strategies, this text can be used by practitioners as well as by professors in the classroom in introductory courses in addictions or in subsequent courses that focus on treatment strategies. *Requests for digital versions from the ACA can be found on wiley.com. *To request print copies, please visit the ACA website here. *Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to [email protected].

Clinical Guide for the Treatment of Male Sexual Addiction

Author : Paul Becker
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1481710818
Total Pages : 71 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (817 download)

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Download or read book Clinical Guide for the Treatment of Male Sexual Addiction written by Paul Becker and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2013-02-06 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book, Clinical Guide for the Treatment of Male Sexual Addiction, will facilitate therapists use of the books, Recovery from Sexual Addiction: a Mans Guide, and the accompanying Workbook in individual therapy or a group program. The guide may serve as a syllabus for a Sex Addiction Therapy Group program. It supports clinical therapists by providing insightful guidance and interventions to help men who wish to end addictive sexual behaviors. The program objective is to lead men through a structured clinical process to help them become aware and understand the complex factors that contribute to sexual addiction and steps they can take to achieve long-term recovery. Unwanted sexual behavior and addiction have become rampant in todays society, largely through the availability of Internet pornography. For example, Family Safe Media reports that 40 million men regularly visit Internet pornography sites. It is so insidious that when a man looks to his left and then to his right he will likely encounter a man for whom pornography is a major problem in his home. Increasingly therapists will need clinical knowledge in order to work with sexually-addicted men as well as with couples in marital counseling where the male is sexually addicted. The book Clinical Guide for the Treatment of Male Sexual Addiction, is intended to guide therapists efforts to serve this growing population.

Sex Addicts Anonymous

Author : SAA Fellowship
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0989228606
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (892 download)

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Download or read book Sex Addicts Anonymous written by SAA Fellowship and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-05-03 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The basic text of the SAA fellowship, Sex Addicts Anonymous explains sex addiction from the SAA perspective and demonstrates, through examples, how sex addiction worsens over time. It describes the personal powerlessness and unmanageability of sex addiction, and the damage to personal relationships, livelihood, and physical health that is often caused by addictive behavior. Sex Addicts Anonymous conveys a vision of hope for the addict through a recovery program based on the time-honored Twelve Steps that were initially proposed for alcoholics. A separate section of the book offers a variety of personal stories from individual members of the fellowship to illustrate the challenges and the hope of recovery.

Sex Addiction Workbook-A Step-by-Step Therapeutic Guide for Overcoming Sex Addiction

Author : Easton Gideon Ryan
Publisher : Jstone Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sex Addiction Workbook-A Step-by-Step Therapeutic Guide for Overcoming Sex Addiction written by Easton Gideon Ryan and published by Jstone Publishing. This book was released on with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sex Addiction Workbook: A Step-by-Step Therapeutic Guide for Overcoming Sex Addiction" is a self-help guide that offers practical advice and exercises to support individuals struggling with sex addiction. The workbook provides a step-by-step approach to recovery, using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques to help individuals identify triggers, manage cravings, and develop healthy coping strategies. As a comprehensive guide to overcome sex addiction, it's filled with practical tools to combat sex addiction. These practical tools range from self-assessment exercises to help you identify the nature and patterns of your addiction, to therapeutic strategies designed to address and reshape harmful thought patterns. The workbook offers an effective therapeutic strategy for sex addiction with easy-to-follow steps and techniques that help individuals navigate the challenging terrain of recovery. The methods detailed in this book are not quick fixes but offer a sustainable path to long-term recovery. What makes this book stand out is its emphasis on empathetic and compassionate self-reflection. It serves as an instrumental guide for individuals and therapists alike, aiding in unraveling the intricate dynamics of sexual addiction and providing viable solutions for healing and recovery. Whether you are in the initial stages of recognizing the problem or you are well into the recovery journey, this workbook is a beacon of light, offering hope and guidance. With the Sex Addiction Workbook: A Step-by-Step Therapeutic Guide for Overcoming Sex Addiction, you embark on a journey of self-discovery, learning to manage your addiction, rebuild your life, and strive towards a healthier future. Highlights of "Sex Addiction Workbook: A Step-by-Step Therapeutic Guide for Overcoming Sex Addiction" include: Step-by-step approach: The workbook provides a clear and structured approach to managing sex addiction, making it easy for readers to follow along and track their progress. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques: CBT is a proven method for managing addictive behaviors, and this workbook uses these techniques to help individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors. Mindfulness exercises: Mindfulness is an important aspect of recovery from addiction, and the workbook includes exercises to help individuals stay present and centered in the moment. Practical advice and exercises: The workbook offers many practical exercises that readers can complete on their own or with a therapist to help them manage their addictive behaviors and develop healthy coping strategies. Overall, the "Sex Addiction Workbook: A Step-by-Step Therapeutic Guide for Overcoming Sex Addiction" provides a useful resource for those struggling with sex addiction, offering a holistic approach to recovery that emphasizes self-care, mindfulness, and emotional regulation.

Betrayal Trauma Recovery

Author : Anne Blythe
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781096317623
Total Pages : 90 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (176 download)

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Download or read book Betrayal Trauma Recovery written by Anne Blythe and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-05 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A daily journal for women wondering if their husband's behavior is abusive. For women trying to determine if they should leave or stay. To help women decide if they want to divorce. A daily journal to help victims understand the reality and severity of their situation. For women who are considering separation or divorce due to their husband's lying, gaslighting, infidelity, emotional abuse, narcissistic behaviors. Visit btr.org for more information, and listen to the Betrayal Trauma Recovery podcast found on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify and other podcasting platforms.

Overcoming Sex Addiction

Author : Thaddeus Birchard
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1317390547
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (173 download)

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Download or read book Overcoming Sex Addiction written by Thaddeus Birchard and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-04-21 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overcoming Sex Addiction is an accessible self-help guide which uses the principles of cognitive behaviour therapy to help those with problematic or unwanted patterns of sexual behaviour. It is designed for those who are not yet ready to seek professional help or who live in a place where little help is available and can be used in conjunction with general psychotherapy. Written by a leading expert in the field, the book offers an insight into the origins of sex addiction, before going on to explain the cycle of addiction and how to break it. The book has a do-it yourself week-by-week programme of action to tackle compulsive sexual behaviour, and provides extensive advice on relapse prevention to help the reader move forward in recovery. Overcoming Sex Addiction will provide clear, informed guidance for sex addicts and those professionals working with them.

The Storm of Sex Addiction

Author : Connie A. Lofgreen
Publisher : Hillcrest Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 0985761806
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (857 download)

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Download or read book The Storm of Sex Addiction written by Connie A. Lofgreen and published by Hillcrest Publishing Group. This book was released on 2012-09 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From one of the country’s most capable and insightful therapists comes an unprecedented examination of this burgeoning illness. In The Storm of Sex Addiction: Rescue and Recovery Connie Lofgreen elevates the conversation and presents the most accessible and readable primer on sex addiction extant. She skillfully educates, bringing clarity to concepts with thought-provoking and helpful explanations and stories. Lofgreen explains the dynamics and roots of the disorder and provides practical information and compassionate guidance to anyone affected by sex addiction, especially the addicts and families whose lives it shatters. Lofgreen does more than sound the alarm; she describes the hopeful option of treatment and outlines the components necessary for predictable recovery. She envisions a new era of valuing authentic intimate relationships over reckless sexual consumption and exploitation. Lofgreen makes a clarion call for awareness of sex addiction as the public health issue it truly is and presents strategic initiatives to respond. The Storm of Sex Addiction is an informative and useful resource—a must-have for people who want to understand the illness, its treatment, and prevention. Lofgreen understands the challenge, answers the crucial questions, and offers constructive solutions.

Cruise Control

Author : Robert Weiss
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN 13 : 1459608445
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book Cruise Control written by Robert Weiss and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-11-26 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert Weiss, director of the Sexual Recovery Institute in Santa Monica, California, avoids political and moral arguments and instead focuses on the clinical approach, asking the question, ''Is your sexual behavior causing problems in other areas of your life?'' Cruise Control leads men to a better understanding of the difference between sexual compulsion and non-addictive sexual behavior within the gay experience, and it explains what resources are available for recovery. A timely and important contribution to the body of recovery literature, Cruise Control provides understanding, empathy and encouragement to gay men seeking healthy sexual expression.

Desire

Author : Susan Cheever
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1416537937
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (165 download)

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Download or read book Desire written by Susan Cheever and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We've all felt the giddy flutter of excitement when our new lover walks into the room. Waited by the phone, changed our plans...But are we in love, or is there something darker at work? In Desire: Where Sex Meets Addiction, Susan Cheever explores the shifting boundaries between the feelings of passion and addiction, desire and need, and she raises provocative and important questions about who we love and why. Elegantly written and thoughtfully composed, Cheever's book combines unsparing and intimate memoir, interviews and stories, hard science and psychology to explore the difference between falling in love and falling prey to an addiction. Part one defines what addiction is and how it works -- the obsession, the betrayals, the broken promises to oneself and others. Part two explores the possible causes of addiction -- is it nature or nurture, a permanent condition or a temporary derangement? Part three considers what we can do about it, including a provocative suggestion about how we describe and treat addiction, and a look at the importance of community and storytelling. In the end, there are no easy answers. "A straight look about some crooked feelings," Desire shows us the difference between the addiction that cripples our emotions, and healthy, empowering love that enhances our lives.

Sex Addiction: The Partner's Perspective

Author : Paula Hall
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317660765
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (176 download)

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Download or read book Sex Addiction: The Partner's Perspective written by Paula Hall and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-08-20 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sex and pornography addiction are growing problems that devastate the lives of partners as well as sufferers. Sex Addiction: The Partner's Perspective has been written to help partners and those who care about them to survive the shock of discovering their partner is a sex addict and to help them make decisions about the future of their relationships and their lives. First and foremost, it is a practical book, full of facts, and self help exercises to give partners a much needed sense of stability and control. Like its sister book, Understanding and Treating Sex Addiction, it includes case examples and survey results revealing the reality of life for partners of sex addicts. Sex Addiction: The Partner's Perspective is divided into three parts. Part I explores the myths surrounding sex addiction and provides up to date information about what sex addiction is and what causes it before moving on to explain why the discovery hurts partners so much. Part II is about partners’ needs and includes self-help exercises and strategies to help partners regain stability, rebuild self-esteem and consider their future. The controversial topic of co-dependency is also explored with guidance on how to identify it, avoid it and overcome it. Part III focuses on the couple relationship starting with the difficult decision of whether to stay or leave. Whatever the decision, partners will then find help and support for rebuilding trust and reclaiming their sexuality. This book has been written to help partners not only survive, but to grow stronger and move on with their lives – whether alone, or in their relationship. Readers will find revealing statistics and real life stories shared by partners who kindly took part in the first UK survey of sex addiction partners. This book will this book be a valuable guide for partners, but also for the therapists who seek to support them on their journey of recovery.

Don't Call It Love

Author : Patrick Carnes
Publisher : Bantam
ISBN 13 : 0804152209
Total Pages : 450 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book Don't Call It Love written by Patrick Carnes and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2013-12-18 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Dr. Patrick Carnes is a creative, pioneering, and courageous human being. His books are changing the lives of thousands!" "I lost three marriages, all because of affairs." "I became suicidal because of multiple intense involvements." "I spent money on sex when I needed it for children's clothes." "I lost promotion opportunities and a special scholarship because my co-workers found out about my sex life." Every day they face the possibility of destruction, risking their families, fiances, jobs, dignity, and health. They come from all walks of life: ministers, physicians, therapists, politicians, executives, blue-collar workers. Most were abused as children--sexually, physically or emotionally--and saw addictive behavior in their early lives. Most grapple with other addictions as well, but their fiercest battle is with the most astounding prevalent "secret" disorder in America: sexual addiction. Here is a ground-breaking work by the nation's leading professional expert on sexual addiction, based on the candid testimony of more than one thousand recovering sexual addicts in the first major scientific study of the disorder. This essential volume includes not only the revealing findings of Dr. Carne's research with recovering addicts but also advice from the addicts and co-addicts themselves as they work to overcome their compulsive behavior. Positive, hopeful, and practical, Don't Call It Love is a landmark book that helps us better understand all addictions, their causes, and the difficult path to recovery.

Cruise Control

Author : M S W Robert Weiss, MSW
Publisher : eBookIt.com
ISBN 13 : 0985063343
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Cruise Control written by M S W Robert Weiss, MSW and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2013-02 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cruise Control is the premiere book on the growing problem of sex addiction in gay men. This second edition explores how technology has impacted the instant ability to "meet up" and the implications of being in recovery in a committed relationship. Accessible resource for achieving sex addiction recovery including a "30 day test" and a dating plan.

The Myth of Sex Addiction

Author : David J. Ley
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442213051
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)

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Download or read book The Myth of Sex Addiction written by David J. Ley and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-07-10 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The media today is filled with powerful men in trouble for their sexual behaviors, and invariably, they are diagnosed as sexual addicts. Since Adam first hid his nakedness from God and pointed the finger at Eve, men have struggled to take responsibility for their sexuality. Over the past three decades, these behaviors have come to reflect not a moral failing, but instead, evidence of an ill-defined disease, that of "sexual addiction." The concept of sexual addiction is a controversial one because it is based on questionable research and subjective moral judgments. Labeling these behaviors as sex addiction asserts a false, dangerous myth that undermines personal responsibility. Not only does this epidemic of sex addiction excuses mislabel male sexuality as dangerous and unhealthy, but it destroys our ability to hold people accountable for their behaviors. By labeling males as weak and powerless before the onslaught and churning tide of lust, we take away those things that men should live up to: personal responsibility; integrity; self-control; independence; accountability; self-motivation; honor; respect for self and others. In The Myth of Sex Addiction, Ley presents the history and questionable science underlying this alleged disorder, exposing the moral and cultural judgments that are embedded in the concept, as well as the significant economic factors that drive the label of sex addiction in clinical practice and the popular media. Ley outlines how this label represents a social attack on many forms of sexuality--male sexuality in particular--as well as presenting the difficulty this label creates in holding people responsible for their sexual behaviors. Going against current assumptions and trends, Ley debunks the idea that sex addiction is real, or at least that it is as widespread as it appears to be. Instead, he suggests that the high-sex behaviors of some men is something that has been tacitly condoned for countless years and is only now labeled as a disorder as men are being held accountable to the same rules that have been applied to women. He suggests we should expect men to take responsibility for sexual choices, rather than supporting an approach that labels male sexual desire as a "demonic force" that must be resisted, feared, treated, and exorcised.

Prodependence

Author : Robert Weiss
Publisher : Health Communications, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 075732035X
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (573 download)

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Download or read book Prodependence written by Robert Weiss and published by Health Communications, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Prodependence," a new psychological term created by Robert Weiss to describe healthy interdependence in the modern world, turns this around. Rather that preaching detachment and distance over continued bonding and assistance, as so many therapists, self-help books, and 12-step groups currently do, prodependence celebrates the human need for and pursuit of intimate connection, viewing this as a positive force for change. Simply stated, prodependence occurs when attachment relationships are mutually beneficial--with one person's strengths filling in the weak points of the other, and vice versa. And this can occur even when an addiction is present