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1 online resource (pages 95-302) : illustrations |
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Journal of family psychotherapy, 0897-5353 ; volume 20, number 2-3 |
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Journal of family psychotherapy ; v. 20, no. 2/3. 0897-5353
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| Contents |
Cover; Title; Copyright; Dedication; CONTENTS; About the Editors; Contributors; Preface; Target Audience; Purpose and Theoretical Framework; Chapter Outline; Changes From the Previous Edition; Organization of the Text; Acknowledgments; SECTION 1 The Basics of Sex Therapy; 1 What Every Sex Therapist Needs to Know; Introduction: Resilience of the Therapist; Sexuality and Sexual Behavior: Social Norms; Sexual Minorities; The Ageing Population; Sexual Abuse, Rape, Domestic Violence; Conceptualizing Sexual Difficulties; The Anatomy and Physiology of Sexuality; The Impact of the Internet |
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The Sexual Response CycleThe Four Phases and Two Physiological Changes; Male/Female Similarities and Differences; The Significance of Desire; The Analytic Contribution; Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT); Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Mindfulness; The Complex Female; The Dual Control Model for Men; Balancing Medical Aspects of Sexuality; Conclusion; References; 2 The Current Profession of Sex Therapy; The History of Sex Therapy; Recent Trends in the Field; The Medicalization of Sexual Problems; Responses to Medicalization; Professional Sex Therapy Associations |
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The Personal and Professional Process of Becoming a Sex TherapistEthical Principles of Sex Therapy; Is Sex Therapy a Distinct Modality? The Case for Certifying Professionals; Conclusions; Resources; References; 3 Toward a New Paradigm in Sex Therapy; The Lack of Integration in Couple and Sex Therapy; Traditional Sex Therapy Is Non-systemic; The Lack of Theory in Sex Science, Research, and Practice; The Lack of Integration in Professional Organizations; The Lack of Integration of Sex and Couple Therapy Practice; The Intersystem Approach; Major Domains of the Intersystem Approach |
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Integrational Constructs of the Intersystem ApproachTheory of Interaction; Intrapsychic Components of the Theory of Interaction; Interactional Components of the Theory of Interaction; Triangular Theory of Love; Attachment Styles; Bringing It Together: An Integrative Paradigm; Case Example; Intersystem Domains; Individual; Couple; Family-of-Origin; External Factors; Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love Constructs; Commitment; Intimacy; Passion; Theory of Interaction Constructs; Interpretation; Definition; Prediction; Congruence; Interdependence; Attribution; Attachment Style Constructs |
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Suggestions for Moving Toward Greater IntegrationEnvision Sexual Problems From an Expansive, Multivariate Framework; Expand the Context of Treatment Beyond the Use of Medications; Expand Clinical and Research Realms by the Use of: (1) Comprehensive Conceptual Frameworks, (2) Theoretical Models, and (3) Metatheoretical Issues; Facilitate Movement Away From Theoretical Purism; Conduct More Research on the Interface Between Diversity and Sexual Problems; The Future of Theory in Sex Therapy; Note; References; SECTION 2 Treatment of Specific Diso rders; 4 Male Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder |
| Summary |
This comprehensive textbook, intended for graduate students in couple and family therapy programs as well as for clinicians of diverse orientations, offers descriptive discussions of sex therapy based on the Intersystem Approach, as developed by Gerald Weeks. The Intersystem Approach considers the biology, psychology, couple dyad, family-of-origin, and larger contextual factors of any sexual disorder or issue. It is grounded in systems theory and represents a new understanding of human sexuality and sexual problems. Appropriate for anyone who wants to progress to a more comprehensive and integ |
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Cover title |
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Includes bibliographical references |
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Print version record |
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Sex therapy.
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System theory.
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Couples Therapy -- methods
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Marital Therapy -- methods
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Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological -- therapy
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Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological -- therapy
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Systems Theory
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General.
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MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Diseases.
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MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine.
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Sex therapy
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System theory
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Hertlein, Katherine M
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Weeks, Gerald R., 1948-
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Gambescia, Nancy
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| ISBN |
9781317813941 |
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1317813944 |
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9781317813958 |
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1317813952 |
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