New Directions in Sex Therapy: Innovations and Alternatives

by Kleinplatz; Peggy

• ISBN13: 9780415887526
• ISBN10: 0415887526
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-03-07
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

New Direction in Sex Therapy, 2eis founded on the notion that different theoretical perspectives can allow therapists to think broadly about how to deal with sexual concerns. The variety of theoretical orientations represented in this book provides readers with illustrations of how these different models can offer therapists new options in clinical practice, thereby broadening the field of sex therapy. Substantially updated with six new chapters, this second edition still retains the useful clinical illustrations and clear organization that made the book so indispensible to students and practitioners in the field.

Author Biography

Peggy J. Kleinplatz, PhD is Professor of Medicine at the University of Ottawa. She is a clinical psychologist, Certified Sox Therapist, and Sox Educator. Since 1983, she has been teaching Human Sexuality at the School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, where she received the Prix d'Excellence in 2000. She is former Chair of Certifications for the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vii
Editor	p. ix
Contributors	p. xi
Advancing Sex Therapy or Is That the Best You Can Do?	p. xix
Critiques of Conventional Models of Sex Therapy
A Preview of the Critiques and Their Implications	p. 1
On the Need for a New Direction in Sex Therapy	p. 5
The "New View" Campaign: A Feminist Critique of Sex Therapy and an Alternative Vision	p. 21
Sex Therapy for Men: Resolving False Dichotomies	p. 37
A Phenomenology of Sexual Experiencing	p. 51
The Challenging Landscape of Problematic Sexual Behaviors, Including "Sexual Addiction" and "Hypersexuality"	p. 69
Ethics and Sex Therapy: A Neglected Dimension	p. 85
Is That All There Is? A New Critique of the Goals of Sex Therapy	p. 101
New Alternatives/Innovations in Sex Therapy
A Preview of New Clinical Alternatives and Innovations	p. 119
Sexual Medicine, Sex Therapy, and Sexual Health Care	p. 127
Sexual Choreography: "Am I Enjoying This Right Now?" Not "How Am I Doing?"	p. 141
Cultural Diversity and Sensitivity in Sex Therapy	p. 161
Approaching Your Highest Sexual Function in Relationship: A Reward of Age and Maturity	p. 175
Feedback-Informed Treatment (FIT): Improving the Outcome of Sex Therapy One Person at a Time	p. 195
The Good Enough Sex (GES) Model: Perspective and Clinical Applications	p. 213
Goodbye Sex Therapy, Hello Undergoing My Own Transformation	p. 231
Hearts' Desires	p. 253
Healing the Sexual Repercussions of Sexual Abuse	p. 267
The Honeymoon Is Over: Narrative Sex Therapy for Long-Term Lesbian Partners	p. 285
HIV Serodiscordant Male Couples: Special Considerations for Sex Therapy	p. 303
Understanding Gender Nonconformity and Transgender Identity: A Sex-Positive Approach	p. 321
Keys to the Sexual Mysteries: An Integrative Model for Exploring Clients' Stories	p. 337
Index	p. 355
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