Appropriate for both sex therapists and art therapists, When Art Therapy Meets Sex Therapy explores sexuality and gender through the use of art making, connecting relevant theories and research from both fields. It begins with a historical review of how explorations of anatomy, physiology, and sexual identity manifested in art making in different cultures. The second part of the book discusses clinically effective treatments in art and sex therapy, and contains numerous case illustrations.
Key Features
- Explores sexuality and gender through art making.
- Connects theories and research from sex therapy and art therapy.
- Includes a historical review of anatomy, physiology, and sexual identity in art.
- Discusses clinically effective treatments in art and sex therapy.
- Provides numerous case illustrations and interventions for important therapy issues.
Additional Information
This book discusses why a clinician must take spiritual, medical, and socioeconomic factors into account to offer effective and culturally competent therapy. Included are interventions for important issues in therapy, such as exploring gender identity, sexual health and shame, processing sexual abuse, couples' intimacy, parenting concerns regarding their children's sexuality, and treating sex addiction.
