Talking About Sex in Psychotherapy: A Guide for Every Therapist

Author(s) : Kathryn S.K. Hall

Talking About Sex in Psychotherapy: A Guide for Every Therapist

Book Details

  • Publisher : American Psychological Association
  • Published : 2025
  • Cover : Paperback
  • Pages : 292
  • Category :
    Forthcoming
  • Category 2 :
    Individual Psychotherapy
  • Catalogue No : 98404
  • ISBN 13 : 9781433844102
  • ISBN 10 : 1433844109

Table of Contents


Introduction: The Importance of Talking About Sex in Psychotherapy

Part I - Foundations
1. The Evolution of the Revolution: Foundational Models of Human Sexuality
2. How to Talk about Sex in Psychotherapy
3. Ethical Boundaries

Part II - Clinical Applications
4. Shame
5. Dilemmas of Desire
6. Working With Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
7. Kinky Sex
8. Sexual Issues in Couples Therapy
9. Problematic Porn
10. Consensual Nonmonogamy

Conclusion - Sex Is Not a Specialty

Appendix A. Women’s Sexual Arousal
Appendix B. Men’s Sexual Arousal
Appendix C. Sensate Focus Instructions for Clients
Appendix D. Resources

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