Working With Sexual Issues In Psychotherapy

Author : Desa Markovic
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1137582235
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Working with Sexual Issues in Psychotherapy written by Desa Markovic and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-08-25 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whilst many psychotherapists work skilfully and creatively with the subject of sex, the lack of professional support systems – such as training and supervision – mean that the topic is often still treated as taboo in the psychotherapy room. This secretive treatment may increase clients' feelings of shame and embarrassment, thus mirroring the confusing views on sexuality in society and leading to the onset and development of sexual dysfunctions. Bringing the medical perspective of sexology together with systemic psychotherapy informed by social constructionism, this timely book seeks to fill the gap in psychotherapy literature, research and training by providing a theoretical framework, as well as practical guidance, for effective therapeutic interventions in working with sex and sexual relationships in clinical practice. Exploring topics such as sexual prejudice, the significance of sexual diversity and the assessment and treatment of sexual dysfunctions, enriched with a wealth of engaging case studies, Working with Sexual Issues in Psychotherapy is a fascinating and important read both for students new to this complex topic, and for practitioners looking for a comprehensive source of reference.

Author : Biljana van Rijn
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 9780429285851
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.5X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Working with Sexual Attraction in Psychotherapy Practice and Supervision written by Biljana van Rijn and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Working with Sexual Attraction in Psychotherapy Practice and Supervision addresses some of the challenges associated with sexual attraction in psychotherapy practice and supervision, as well as within services, and helps therapists, supervisors and managers to navigate them with openness and self-reflection. The book focuses on practical and applied issues, using a relational humanistic - integrative theoretical approach as a backdrop for understanding. Split into three parts, it deals with issues related to clinical practice, supervision and ethical issues. Chapters support in-depth exploration in all three arenas of practice and are completed by editors providing a reflective summary. Enriched with case examples and research written by senior relational practitioners, the book will be beneficial to therapists, supervisors, and service managers in the field of psychotherapy"--

Author : Stephen B. Levine, M.D.
Publisher : American Psychiatric Pub
ISBN 13 : 1615372830
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Psychotherapeutic Approaches to Sexual Problems written by Stephen B. Levine, M.D. and published by American Psychiatric Pub. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book aims to increase the comfort of both mental health trainees and advanced practitioners in assisting patients with their sexual concerns. The author provides a thoughtful discussion of the nature of love--as an active, evolving process involving psychological intimacy, intense sexual interest, and commitment--and shows how sexual problems create barriers to loving.

Author : Zoë D. Peterson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118510372
Total Pages : 532 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Wiley Handbook of Sex Therapy written by Zoë D. Peterson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-04-24 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wiley Handbook of Sex Therapy is a comprehensive and empirically-based review of the latest theory and practice in the psychotherapeutic treatment of sexual problems across client populations. Structured in four sections covering specific sexual dysfunctions, theoretical approaches to sex therapy; working with client diversity; and future directions in sex therapy Advocates a holistic approach to sex therapy with a focus on using a range of psychotherapeutic theories and techniques rather than only the most popular behavioral strategies Includes case studies which highlight the broad spectrum of diverse conditions that clients can experience and which sex therapists can therefore encounter in the consulting room Includes contributions by more than 60 experts from a wide range of disciplines

Author : Cate Campbell
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000036383
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Contemporary Sex Therapy written by Cate Campbell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-02-20 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary Sex Therapy explores modern sexuality, its expression and problems, and some of the uniquely twenty-first century issues facing sex therapists and society as a whole. Seeking solutions to these and other common sexual and relationship problems, the book provides a practical, sensitive and modern approach, which tackles the complexities of contemporary relationships, identity, love and sex. A comprehensive, stepped approach to psychosexual therapy is offered, demonstrating how to tackle blocks to sex and intimacy as well as providing an understanding of how and why they develop. Loss of desire, sexual pain and erectile and orgasm difficulties are seen within the context of modern life and relationship dynamics, so that comprehensive and realistic solutions are more readily enabled. The book looks at significant issues such as sexual consent, sexual and gender identity, sexual trauma and culture, as well as the more recent challenges of porn-related sexual dependency, chemsex, female genital cutting and technology. Throughout, the emphasis is on recognising and meeting the specific obstacles and needs of a wide diversity of relationships and experiences, providing a vast toolbox to appropriately address contemporary sexual issues. Established sex therapists, as well as students, will benefit from the book’s modern approach which focuses on each partner’s experience, avoiding outcome and response anxiety entirely and appreciating the range of pressures experienced by modern couples. Relationship therapists and couples themselves will also be motivated by new ideas and explanations, which often challenge existing intuitive understanding to produce nuanced and effective solutions to improve sex and intimacy.

Author : Raymond Rosen
Publisher : Guilford Press
ISBN 13 : 9780898628487
Total Pages : 428 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Case Studies in Sex Therapy written by Raymond Rosen and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 1995-05-19 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With simple cases of premature ejaculation or anorgasmia becoming increasingly rare, clinicians are now utilizing a sophisticated array of multidisciplinary approaches to treat a complex variety of challenging problems and patient populations. Bringing together, under one cover, case studies and clinical discussions by the very authorities whose work is changing the field, Case Studies in Sex Therapy provides a state-of-the-art guide to current clinical practice. Chapters in the first section focus on cases of sexual desire disorders and explore such issues as desire disparity between partners, clinical interventions in marital and sex therapy, biological aspects of inhibited sexual desire, treatment considerations with a homosexual couple, the application of integrative therapy for treating secondary low sex desire, and the many factors that may contribute to sexual avoidance. The next section demonstrates both the opportunities and the complex challenges posed to the clinician by the array of new medical, surgical, and pharmacological therapies. Addressing the growing interest in sexual addiction and compulsion, the third section covers controversial issues such as the treatment of a sexually addictive client and the treatment implications when a client has been sexually exploited by another therapist.

Author : Kathryn S. K. Hall
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136220119
Total Pages : 413 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Cultural Context of Sexual Pleasure and Problems written by Kathryn S. K. Hall and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-09-10 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using rich case material and research presented by distinguished authorities in the fields of sex, couple, family, and psychotherapy, this edited book contributes to our efforts to help individuals and couples increase their sexual satisfaction. The authors explore social and cultural backgrounds, the meaning of sexual problems in specific cultural contexts, and the way in which culture presents challenges to traditional psychotherapy. More importantly, they answer the question: should therapists accept any and all behaviors, values, and attitudes that are considered normal, even if they violate the therapist’s own cultural standards? The case studies identify challenging cultural issues and provide clinicians with culturally sensitive treatment options. The book’s sections also separate chapters based on the degree to which psychological treatments are recognized and utilized for dealing with sexual problems in different countries, making it an ideal reference for professionals and students. The concluding chapter looks at culture through the lens of the provider, rather than the patient, and ties together the major themes and questions posed.

Author : Christine Murray
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1506350097
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sexuality Counseling written by Christine Murray and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2016-01-12 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing a comprehensive, research- and theory-based approach to sexuality counseling, Sexuality Counseling is grounded in an integrative, multi-level conceptual framework that addresses the various levels at which individuals experience sexuality. At each level (physiological, developmental, psychological, gender identity and sexual orientation, relational, cultural/contextual, and positive sexuality), authors Christine Murray, Amber Pope, and Ben Willis emphasize practical strategies for assessment and intervention. Interactive features, including case studies, application exercises, ethics discussions, and guided reflection questions, help readers apply and integrate the information as they develop the professional competency needed for effective practice.

Author : Susan H. Spence
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1489930051
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Psychosexual Therapy written by Susan H. Spence and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-12-17 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The increasing number of individuals and couples seeking help for psychosexual difficulties presents a challenge to the helping profes sions. Although considerable progress has been made over the past twenty years in the development of therapy approaches, there remains a significant proportion of cases who fail to respond to treatment or whose improvement in sexual functioning is short-lived. It is suggested that such limitations of therapy reflect our lack of understanding of the psychosocial determinants of sexual responding. Whereas the biological determinants are now well understood, much less is known about the psychosocial factors which influence sexual responding. The aim of this book is to examine in depth some of the psychosocial factors which must be considered during the assessment and treatment of psychosexual dysfunction. It has been written for those helping professionals who already have expertise in cognitive behavioural assessment and therapy. Although much of the text focuses on practical issues, reference is made to empirical evidence regarding the determinants of sexual functioning and effectiveness of therapy methods. A scientist-practitioner approach is followed wherever possible, combined with practical illustrations from the author's own clinical work.

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