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.
Key Features
- Expanded Scope: Includes new chapters on the politics of diagnosis, persistent genital arousal, asexuality, post orgasm illness, scientific findings concerning origin of orientation, and partnering with the pharmaceutical industry.
- Accessible Structure: Divided into sections covering fundamental knowledge and skills, treatment, men’s major sexual concerns, women’s major sexual concerns, common problems for both genders, the diversity of sexual lives, and future and trending topics.
- Personalised Approach: Written in a personal, supervisory style to aid both new and experienced therapists.
Additional Information
The Handbook is designed to help new therapists anticipate clinical contingencies and assist experienced therapists in refining their thinking and teaching.
