Sexuality Gender For Mental Health Professionals

Author : Christina Richards
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1446293130
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sexuality and Gender for Mental Health Professionals written by Christina Richards and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Questions of sexuality and gender affect everyone and therefore have an inevitable relevance in the consulting room. Yet with interpretations and manifestations of both varying greatly from person to person, understanding the inherent complexities of sexuality and gender can be a daunting task for the health professional. Breaking down these complexities this practical guide familiarises the reader with all of the common and many of the less common sexualities, genders and relationship forms, and explains experiences and issues relating to each. The book contains: -Explanations of various forms of sexuality, gender and relationship structures -Common concerns relating to specific groups -Key practises relating to specific groups -The treatment of specific groups in contemporary Western society -Details of some rules and ideals that are commonly found within specific groups -Suggestions for professional practice with these groups Ideal for all members of the multidisciplinary team, this accessible book is relevant to practitioners across theoretical backgrounds. Whether you are a trainee or qualified psychotherapist, counsellor, nurse, medic, psychiatrist, social worker or applied psychologist, this is a vital text for your professional practice. CHRISTINA RICHARDS is Senior Specialist Psychology Associate at the West London Mental Health NHS Trust (Charing Cross) Gender Identity Clinic. MEG BARKER is a senior lecturer in psychology at the Open University and a sex and relationship therapist.

Author : Stephen B. Levine
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135967482
Total Pages : 854 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Clinical Sexuality for Mental Health Professionals written by Stephen B. Levine and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2011-01-19 with total page 854 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The constantly-changing field inspired the second edition of Handbook of Clinical Sexuality for Mental Health Professionals. In a state-of-the-art guide, Dr. Levine and his associates continue to help professionals with the assessment and treatment of a large array of sexual concerns. Written in a personal, supervisory style, the book will help new therapists anticipate clinical contingencies and help experienced therapists refine their thinking and teaching. Easily accessible, the Handbook is divided into six major sections with helpful annotated references: Being a Therapist; Intimacy; Sexual Dysfunction; Sexual Identity Struggles; The Forgotten; and Additional Vital Topics. Twenty-one chapters have been thoroughly revised and updated, and five new ones have been added. These focus on gay and lesbian life, transitioning to single life, cancer survivorship, the sexual issues of the developmentally challenged, and sex among the aging.

Author : Stephanie Buehler, PsyD, CST-S
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826171222
Total Pages : 331 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book What Every Mental Health Professional Needs to Know About Sex written by Stephanie Buehler, PsyD, CST-S and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2013-07-29 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although sexual issues frequently arise in therapeutic practice, mental health professionals are often uncomfortable and poorly equipped to address them. Written by an author who is both a psychologist and sex therapist, this practical guide provides information, tools, and exercises to increase the confidence and comfort of the mental health professional called upon to treat sexual issues during the course of therapy. The book is based on the premise that the therapist must be comfortable with his or her own sexuality in order to offer appropriate treatment. This guide discusses the characteristics of healthy sexuality-for both client and therapist-and explores the reasons that may underlie a therapist's discomfort with addressing sexual issues. Using case studies and sample dialogues, it covers a multitude of common and unusual sexual problems, couple's issues, questions that parents may have about sex, working with LGBT clients, sex for survivors of trauma, sexuality and aging, sexual pain disorders, and how to assess whether more extensive sexual therapy is needed. The guide demonstrates how therapists in different modalities can incorporate treatment of sexual problems into their practice, and covers relevant ethical issues. Included is a downloadable set of practitioner's resources that includes worksheets and client handouts that can be immediately put to use. Additionally, the book provides resources for more in-depth information and discusses collaboration with other health professionals. Key Features: Discusses how to comfortably and effectively discuss, assess, and treat clients' sexual concerns Supported by case studies and therapist/clinician dialogues Includes "Step Into My Office" sidebars taken from the author's own experience Provides downloadable resources including assessments, worksheets, and client handouts

Author : Christina Richards
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781473957817
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sexuality & Gender for Mental Health Professionals written by Christina Richards and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide that takes its readers through the various classifications of sexuality and gender and explains the common experiences and issues related to these classifications, this important text provides the understanding of the conceptualisation of sexuality and gender and explains its inevitable relevance in every client and therapist situation

Author : Stephen B. Levine
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317507460
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Clinical Sexuality for Mental Health Professionals written by Stephen B. Levine and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-01-13 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Clinical Sexuality for Mental Health Professionals, 3rd Edition, builds on the authors’ authoritative first person voice on sexual matters of the previous editions. The work reflects the field's growing sophistication about sexual disorders and their therapies. The scope has been expanded to keep pace with new literature and research in the field, and eight additional chapters have been added. New topics include the politics of diagnosis, persistent genital arousal, asexuality, post orgasm illness, scientific findings concerning origin of orientation, and partnering with the pharmaceutical industry. Easily accessible, the Handbook is divided into sections that touch on fundamental knowledge and skills; treatment; men’s major sexual concerns; women’s major sexual concerns; problems common to both genders; the diversity of sexual lives; and future and trending topics. Written in a personal, supervisory style, the book will help new therapists anticipate clinical contingencies and help experienced therapists refine their thinking and teaching.

Author : Matthew D. Skinta
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
ISBN 13 : 1626254303
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mindfulness and Acceptance for Gender and Sexual Minorities written by Matthew D. Skinta and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2016-10-01 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As more clinicians train in mindfulness and acceptance-based therapies, the demand for skills specifically for treating diverse clients grows. In this much-needed edited volume, you’ll find evidence-based strategies for treating gender and sexual minorities with acceptance and compassion for better treatment outcomes. Gender and sexual minorities face unique concerns and, according to research, are actually more likely to want and seek therapeutic help due to greater levels of psychological distress. But research also shows that many psychologists and therapists do not feel adequately educated or efficacious discussing topics related to sexuality and gender in clinical practice. This book will address this significant gap with evidence-based and best-practice interventions and applications. Mindfulness and Acceptance for Gender and Sexual Minorities offers a number of practical strategies within a contextual behavioral science framework, including mindfulness and acceptance-based interventions, compassion-focused therapy (CFT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), relational frame theory (RFT), and more. With chapters on stigma, shame, relationships, and parenting, this book will be a valuable resource for all therapists. If you’re a clinician, you understand the ongoing need for cutting-edge, effective approaches for treating a variety of clients. With this guide, you’ll learn about the unique application of contextual behavioral approaches as they relate specifically to the experiences of gender and sexual minorities, and feel better equipped to help all of your clients work toward happiness and health.

Author : Rebekah Jackson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781568871332
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Sexuality & Gender Diversity Training Program written by Rebekah Jackson and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Anne Katz
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000432009
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sexuality and Illness written by Anne Katz and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-09-13 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This evidence-based guide educates and informs health professionals about promoting sexual wellbeing in the context of challenges from physical and mental health. Sexuality is an important aspect of quality of life for many people but can be affected by a wide variety of health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, mental illness, menopause, diseases of ageing, neurological diseases and spinal cord injuries, combat injuries, and cancer. Building readers’ confidence in initiating and encouraging open communication on this often-neglected topic, Sexuality and Illness includes case studies that illustrate how to talk about sexuality and support patients with concerns about it. Making recommendations for practice and further reading, it takes into account gender, sexual, race and ethnic diversity. This accessible text demystifies a topic that is sometimes difficult to discuss. It is essential reading for healthcare practitioners interested in providing comprehensive and person-centred care.

Author : Michael R. Kauth
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1315390485
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Adult Transgender Care written by Michael R. Kauth and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-10-12 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adult Transgender Care provides an overview of transgender health and offers a comprehensive approach to training mental health professionals in transgender care. The book takes an interdisciplinary approach to transgender care, emphasizing the complementary contributions of psychiatry, psychology, and social work in providing transgender care within an integrated treatment team. Included in this text are overviews of how to conceptualize and provide treatment with complex and difficult clinical presentations and considerations for understanding how to address system-level challenges to treatment. Adult Transgender Care meets a unique need by providing detailed information, clinical interventions, case studies, and resources for mental health professionals on transgender care.

Author : John E. Pachankis
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190669314
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Evidence-Based Mental Health Practice with Sexual and Gender Minorities written by John E. Pachankis and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2019-04-01 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historically, mental health clinical research has taken inadequate account of psychosocial disorders experienced by those who identify as sexual and gender minorities, however, researchers have recently begun developing and adapting evidence-based mental health treatment approaches for use with these groups. Handbook of Evidence-Based Mental Health Practice with Sexual and Gender Minorities offers a comprehensive array of evidence-based approaches for treating sexual and gender minority clients' mental health concerns. The interventions detailed here span a diverse spectrum of populations, including sexual and gender minority youth, transgender populations, same-sex couples, sexual minority parents, and bisexual individuals. Chapters also address numerous mental and behavioral health problems, including anxiety disorders, depression, substance abuse, trauma, body image disturbance, and sexual health. In addition to an overview of the research evidence supporting each clinical presentation and approach, chapters contain practical how-to guidance for therapists to use in their clinical practice. This book reflects a true integration of the best of sexual and gender minority research and the best of evidence-based practice research, presented by the leading experts in the field. As such it is essential reading for mental health professionals who work with these groups, as well as trainees in social work, counseling, and clinical psychology.