Transforming Sexual Health Concerns: A Comprehensive Guide for Mental Health Professionals

As acclaimed by Lori Brotto, Professor and Executive Director, Women’s Health Research Institute, this 3rd edition is a valuable resource for mental health professionals seeking to assess and treat sexual health concerns.

A Wealth of Information on Assessing and Treating Sexual Concerns

This pragmatic resource has been updated with the latest theoretical approaches, pharmacological treatments, and ethical and legal concerns. It presents a wealth of information on assessing and treating both common and uncommon sexual concerns, accompanied by helpful informational worksheets.

New to this edition are updated approaches to considerations of gender identity, the impact of intersectionality, oppression, and minority stress, and de-pathologizing “kinky” behavior. The book also covers the “orgasm gap” and “orgasm equality,” treating couples who want to open their relationships, and applies mindfulness to the treatment of sexual problems.

Key Features and Benefits

• Provides clear treatment recommendations for nearly all sexual concerns.
• Uses an ecosystemic approach for assessing individuals and couples.
• Explains how to assess and treat sexual pain disorders.
• Covers sexuality across the lifespan.
• Includes “Step into My Office” vignettes offering a glimpse into everyday sex therapy practice.
• Provides activities for readers to reinforce information, including “Take-Away” points, downloadable forms, templates, and tools.
• An Instructor’s Manual and PowerPoint presentation are available for each chapter.

About the Publication

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Edition: 3rd edition
Publication Date: October 21, 2021
Language: English
Pages: 376
ISBN-10: 0826135889
ISBN-13: 978-0826135889

This comprehensive guide is designed to take the uninformed reader or one who might be uncomfortable about sex to a place of knowledge and competence. It includes strategies to help both the client and therapist become more comfortable with sexuality. Digital access is included for use on most mobile devices or computers.