History of IITAP
The International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) is an organization that facilitates the cutting-edge training of addiction practitioners. Through IITAP, those suffering from a sexual addiction or compulsive behavior have access to certified practitioners, resources, treatment options and referrals to get the help they need.
Founded by Dr. Patrick Carnes, IITAP is one of the most trusted organizations in the field of addiction recovery.
IITAP's dedicated team strives to meet and achieve the organization's goals every single day:
- Set the standard of excellence in sexual addiction treatment
- Promote professional training and knowledge about sexual addiction and compulsive behaviors, in addition to related addictions and deprivations
- Encourage communication and collaboration among treatment models and available resources
- Support professional dialoging among treatment providers
- Provide continuing educational opportunities to professionals through training and newsletters
- Research and implement task-centered approach to treatment
- Provide peer-to-peer consultation, networking, and information processing channels for sexual addiction practitioners