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