The second edition of A Clinician’s Guide to Systemic Sex Therapy has been completely revised, updated, and expanded. This volume is written for beginning psychotherapy practitioners in order to guide them through the complexities of sex therapy and help them to be more efficient in their treatment. The authors offer a unique theoretical approach to understanding and treating sexual problems from a systemic perspective, incorporating the multifaceted perspectives of the individual client, the couple, the family, and the other contextual factors.
Key Features
- Broadens perspectives for both beginning and experienced sex/relationship therapists.
- Introduces the Intersystem approach to sex therapy.
- Includes information on assessing sexual disorders thoroughly.
- Covers implementation of various treatment principles and techniques.
- Addresses ethical dilemmas and different expressions of sexual behaviour.
- Discusses the impact of medical problems on sexuality.
- Updated diagnostic criteria in line with the DSM 5.
- Features a new chapter on sensate focus and an expanded section on assessment.
- Increased focus on development across the lifespan and diversity issues.
Additional Information
This guide helps practitioners gain information rarely seen in sex therapy texts, such as how to incorporate homework into therapy sessions.
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