The Wiley handbook of sex therapy / edited by Zoë D. Peterson.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Peterson, Zoë D., editor.

Series:

THEi Wiley ebooks.

THEi Wiley ebooks

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sex therapy--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Sex therapy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (535 pages) : illustrations (some color)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chichester, West Sussex, England : Wiley Blackwell, 2017.

System Details:

Access using campus network via VPN at home (THEi Users Only).

Summary:

The Wiley Handbook of Sex Therapy is a comprehensive and empirically-based review of the latest theory and practice in the psychotherapeutic treatment of sexual problems across client populations. Structured in four sections covering specific sexual dysfunctions, theoretical approaches to sex therapy; working with client diversity; and future directions in sex therapy Advocates a holistic approach to sex therapy with a focus on using a range of psychotherapeutic theories and techniques rather than only the most popular behavioral strategies Includes case studies which highlight the broad spectrum of diverse conditions that clients can experience and which sex therapists can therefore encounter in the consulting room Includes contributions by more than 60 experts from a wide range of disciplines

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Notes on the Editor

Notes on the Contributors

Acknowledgements

Chapter 1 Introduction

What is Sex Therapy?

What Problems do Sex Therapists Treat?

What Techniques do Sex Therapists Use?

What Should Sex Therapy Be?

Section I: Treating Specific Sexual Problems

Section II: Theoretical Approaches to Sex Therapy

Section III: Sex Therapy with Specific Populations

Section IV: Future Directions in Sex Therapy

What are the Values of Sex Therapy?

Conclusions

References

Section I Treating Specific Sexual Problems

Chapter 2 Treating Women's Sexual Desire and Arousal Problems

Phenomenology

Prevalence/Incidence

Etiology

Assessment of Desire and Arousal Problems in Women

Treatment Options

Case Presentation

State of the Art

Chapter 3 Treating Low Sexual Desire in Men

Introduction

Prevalence

Defining Low Sexual Desire

Conceptualizing Low Sexual Desire

Assessment

Treatment Options for Low Sexual Desire

Chapter 4 Treating Men's Erectile Problems

Overview of Male Erectile Dysfunction

Psychological Models of Erectile Dysfunction

Review of Research on Treatments for Erectile Dysfunction

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Erectile Dysfunction

Brief Case Example

Chapter 5 Treating Women's Orgasmic Difficulties

Epidemiology

Etiology and Maintenance

Treatment

Case Example

Chapter 6 Treating Men's Orgasmic Difficulties

Understanding Premature Ejaculation (PE)

Treating PE

Understanding Inhibited Ejaculation (IE)

Treating IE

A Multimodal Approach to Treating Men's Orgasmic Difficulties

Case Study

References.

Chapter 7 Treating Genital Pain Associated with Sexual Intercourse

The Nature of GPPPD

Treatment Outcome Research

A Concurrent Multidisciplinary Assessment and Treatment Approach

Case Study: Kari and Greg

Chapter 8 Treating Hypersexuality

Understanding Hypersexuality

Assessing Hypersexuality

Treating Hypersexuality

Conclusion

Chapter 9 Treating Sexual Offending

Sex Offender Treatment: A Sexual Health Model

Conjoint Therapy

Partner's Group

Treatment Process and Tasks

The Incorporation of Sexual Health Curriculum

Summary and Conclusions

Appendix A The Ten Components of the Sexual Health Model: (adapted from Robinson et al., 2002)

Chapter 10 Treating Lack of Sexual Passion in Relationships

What Couples with Low Passion Say

Who are these Passionless Couples?

Overlap with DSM-Defined Disorders

Variability is the Hallmark and Individualized Treatment is the Goal

PLISSIT for Passion

Interventions in the PLISSIT for Passion Model

Closing

Section II Theoretical Approaches to Sex Therapy

Chapter 11 A Traditional Masters and Johnson Behavioral Approach to Sex Therapy

Purpose

Masters and Johnson's Conceptualization of Sexual Problems

Masters and Johnson's Treatment Premises

Procedures

Therapeutic Suggestions

Common Problems Encountered with Behavioral Suggestions

Strengths, Weaknesses, and Modifications of the Masters and Johnson's Model

A Case Illustration

Chapter 12 A Psychobiosocial Approach to Sex Therapy

Comparison of the Biomedical and Psychobiosocial Models

Case Example of Treatment Using the Psychobiosocial Approach: Elizabeth and Porter

Summary

Chapter 13 A Systemic Approach to Sex Therapy

Fragmentation in MFT and Sex Therapy Fields

Overview of Systemic Sex Therapy

The Intersystem Approach: Five Dimensions of Assessment and Intervention

The Role of Interactional Components

Chapter 14 An Existential-Experiential Approach to Sex Therapy

Critiques of the Predominant Sex Therapy Paradigms

What is Experiential Psychotherapy?

Clinical Vignette: Vaginismus

Chapter 15 A Narrative Therapy Approach to Sex Therapy

Positioning this Chapter

Assumptions of the NT Approach

The Double Focus of NT

Sex, Classification and Failure Identities: The Influence of Foucault

Components of a Narrative Therapy Session

Narrative Therapy Ethics for Practice

Three Stories from Practice

Chapter 16 An Emotionally Focused Approach to Sex Therapy

Sex is a Bonding Behavior: The Emotionally Focused Approach to Healing Sexual Issues

The Attachment Perspective on Adult Love and Sexuality

The EFT Model of Couple Therapy

A Case Example: The Lover Who Got Married

Section III Sex Therapy with Specific Populations

Chapter 17 Treating Sexual Problems in Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Clients

Who's Gay? Does It Matter?

Developmental Challenges

Identity Confusion as a Presenting Problem

Sexual Dysfunction in LGB Populations

Sexual Relationships and Monogamy

LGB Affirmative Psychotherapy

Chapter 18 Treating Sexual Problems in Transgender Clients

Existing Scholarship on Sex Therapy with Transgender Clients

Assessment of Sexual Functioning and Sexuality Concerns

Important Themes in the Treatment of Sexual Functioning

Case Example 1

Case Example 2.

Considerations for Providers

Chapter 19 Treating Sexual Problems in Children and Adolescents

Theories of Sexual Interest in Childhood and Adolescence

Research on Children and Sexuality

Research on Adolescents and Sexuality

What is Normative?

Sexual Problems in Childhood and Adolescence

Causes of Sexual Problems in Children and Adolescents

Strategies for Working with Children around Sexual Problems

Chapter 20 Treating Sexual Problems in Aging Adults

Normal Age-Related Physiological Changes

Prevalence of Sexual Problems in Older Adults

Sexual Side-Effects of Commonly Used Drugs

The Medicalization of Sexuality

Unique Risk Factors for HIV and other STIs

LGBT Elders

Evidence-Based Treatments

A Call for Research, Health Education, and Advocacy

Acknowledgement

Chapter 21 Treating Sexual Problems in Clients with Cognitive and Intellectual Disabilities

Perspectives on Intellectual Disability (ID)

Perspectives on Cognitive Disability (CD)

Psychological Components of ID and CD that Impact Sexual Intimacy

Neuropsychological Components of ID and CD that Impact Sexual Intimacy

An Approach for Sex Therapy

Appendix A Resources on Disability and Sexuality

Chapter 22 Treating Sexual Problems in Clients with Mental Illness

Mental Illness, Sexuality, and Relationships

Mental Disorders and Sexual Symptoms

Chapter 23 Treating Sexual Problems in Cancer Patients and Survivors

Cancer Patients and Survivors

Impact of Specific Cancers on Sexual Functioning

Treatment Model for Cancer Patients and Survivors

Chapter 24 Treating Sexual Problems in Survivors of Sexual Trauma

Treating the Sexual Consequences of Childhood Sexual Abuse: A Not So New Frontier for Sex Therapy

Defining CSA: Legal, Clinical and Research Conundrums

Prevalence of CSA

CSA and Sexual Problems

Treatment Outcome Studies

Clinical Treatment of the Sexual Difficulties of Patients with CSA Histories

Future Directions

Chapter 25 Treating Sexual Problems in Clients from Conservative Protestant and Catholic Backgrounds

Sex Therapy and Religion

Cultural Competency

Roman Catholic and Conservative Protestant Beliefs about Sex

The Intersection of Belief and Sex Therapy

Ethical Considerations for the Sex Therapist

Chapter 26 Treating Sexual Problems in Clients who Practice "Kink"

Myths and Misconceptions

Countertransference

Common Clinical Issues of Kinky Clients

Learning from Kinky Clients

Section IV Future Directions in Sex Therapy

Chapter 4 Mindfulness in Sex Therapy

What is Mindfulness?

Mindful Therapy

Mindfulness Theories and Sex

Mindfulness Practices and Sex

Mindfulness and Sex Therapy

Chapter 28 Integrating Sexual Partners into Pharmacological Sex Therapy

Overview

General Principles for Integrating Couples into Medical Treatments

Interventions Relating to Specific Aspects of Sexual Response: Implications for Couples

Chapter 29 Self-Help and Biblio-Sex Therapy

Bibliotherapy for Sexual Dysfunctions

Efficacy of Bibliotherapy for the Treatment of Sexual Dysfunctions

Cost-effectiveness of Bibliotherapy for Sexual Dysfunctions.

Why it is Important to Consider Bibliotherapy as a Treatment for Sexual Dysfunctions.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed April 4, 2017).

ISBN:

1-118-51040-2

1-118-51039-9

1-119-11842-5

1-118-51038-0

OCLC:

978292641