Sexuality is an important area of clients’ lives yet it is often neglected, both in the consulting room and in training. This book examines issues of sexuality in a positive and affirming light and considers how sexuality-related issues can be introduced into therapy and training. Sex and sexuality are important to consider in psychotherapy, psychology, counselling and health provision across a variety of contexts.
Key Features
- Positive Approach: Examines sexuality-related issues affirmatively.
- Practical Guidance: Offers insights on discussing sexuality in therapy.
- Comprehensive Topics: Covers sexual diversity, health, disability, and cultural interactions.
- Resourceful Manual: Includes up-to-date information, reading materials, handouts, and exercises.
- Target Audience: Essential for health professionals, therapists, clinicians, academics, and trainers.
Additional Information
Sex, Sexuality and Therapeutic Practice opens with a general discussion of sex and sexuality before considering how the therapists can think and talk about sexuality in practical and self-reflective ways in different circumstances. Each chapter in the book focuses on a specific topic with areas covered including sexual diversity across the lifespan, health and disability, sexual and gender minority issues, and how culture and sexuality interact. The manual provides handouts for clients, self-reflective exercises, and examples of training exercises for workshops and teaching.
Specifications
This book is an essential resource for the practicing therapist as well as those in training.
