Reviews
Sexuality Counseling: Theory, Research, and Practice is an important resource for mental health practitioners. Sexuality is complex and rather than attempting to simplify, this book works within that complexity in a well-organized and comprehensive way., Sexuality Counseling: Theory, Research, and Practice is an important resource for mental health practitioners. Sexuality is complex and rather than attempting to simplify, this book works within that complexity in a well-organized and comprehensive way., An inclusive and coherent resource which will prove invaluable in preparing to work with clients concerned with issues of sexuality and intimacy., [This is] a comprehensive, multimodal text that works to provide counseling students and those in the field of social work with practical skills to empower their clients to make positive changes in their sexual lives., Sexuality Counseling: Theory, Research, and Practiceis an important resource for mental health practitioners. Sexuality is complex and rather than attempting to simplify, this book works within that complexity in a well-organized and comprehensive way.
Table of Content
Series Editors' Preface: Introduction to the Series, by Richard Parsons and Naijian ZhangAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorsChapter 1: Addressing Sexuality in Professional Counseling Defining Sexuality A Comprehensive, Contextual Framework for Understanding Sexuality Professional Issues in Sexuality Counseling Professional Competence in Sexuality Counseling Ethical Considerations for Sexuality Counseling Interdisciplinary Collaborations for Sexuality Counseling Overview of the Remainder of This BookChapter 2: Assessment in Sexuality Counseling General Assessment Strategies Dimensions of Assessment in Sexuality Counseling Physiology Appendix: Directory of Selected Instruments for Assessing SexualityChapter 3: General Interventions and Theoretical Approaches to Sexuality Counseling General Guidelines for Sexuality Counseling Review of Approaches to Sexuality Counseling Treatment for Specific Sexuality Concerns and Using Unique Treatment Modalities Treatment Outcomes in Sexuality CounselingChapter 4: Physiology and Sexual Health Overview of Physiology and Anatomy Related to Sexual Functioning Safer Sex Practices Physical Health Issues Reproductive HealthChapter 5: Lifespan Development and Sexuality Sexuality Across the Life Cycle: An Overview Sexuality in Childhood Sexuality in Adolescence Sexuality in AdulthoodChapter 6: Sexuality and Mental Health Sexual Decision Making Sexual Implications of Mental Health Disorders Substance Abuse and Sexuality Sexual Dysfunctions Sexual TraumaChapter 7: Gender Identity and Affectional/Sexual Orientation Defining Gender Identity and Affectional/Sexual Orientation Historical, Societal, and Cultural Context Traditional Sexual Ideologies Gender Identity Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Affectional Orientations Ethical Concerns in Working With LGBTIQQA ClientsChapter 8: Sexuality and Intimate Relationships The Dynamics of Couple Relationships Integrating Sexuality Counseling With Couples Counseling Sexuality Counseling for Specific Relationship ConcernsChapter 9: Cultural and Contextual Influences on Sexuality An Intersectional Approach to Understanding Culture and Sexuality Religion and Sexuality Race, Culture, Ethnicity, and Sexuality Socioeconomic Status and Sexuality Sexuality and Geographic and Regional Variations Sexuality and the Media Counseling Strategies for Addressing Cultural and Contextual Influences on SexualityChapter 10: Positive Sexuality: A New Paradigm for Sexuality Counseling Defining Positive Sexuality Factors Supporting Positive Sexuality: Revisiting the Contextualized Sexuality Model Benefits of Positive Sexuality Counseling Strategies to Help Clients Foster Positive SexualityEpilogue: From the Author's ChairReferencesIndex
