{"product_id":"what-every-mental-health-professional-needs-to-know-about-sex-third-edition-9780826135889","title":"What Every Mental Health Professional Needs to Know About Sex, Third Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis 3rd edition is truly the A to Z when it comes to assessing and treating sexual health concerns. This is a valuable resource that I'll be recommending to my colleagues and students and consulting regularly myself!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Lori Brotto Professor, Faculty of Medicine Department of Obstetrics \u0026amp; Gynecology Executive Director, Women's Health Research Institute Canada Research Chair in Women's Sexual Health The University of British Columbia \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe third edition of this pragmatic resource assists mental health professionals in helping clients resolve sexual concerns that arise during the course of therapy. It has been updated with the latest theoretical approaches, pharmacological treatments, and ethical\/legal concerns. It presents a wealth of information on assessing and treating both common and uncommon sexual concerns accompanied by helpful informational worksheets. By offering new case examples exemplifying contemporary concerns such as minority stress, intersectionality, and recognition of therapist privilege in relation to client, the new edition emphasizes diversity inclusive of sexual and gender minorities. It covers the latest technology in telemental health and the role it plays in the sex lives of clients.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned to take the uninformed reader or one who might be uncomfortable about sex to a place of knowledge and competence, the book includes strategies to help both the client and therapist become more comfortable with sexuality. Take-Away Points, Activities and Resources in every chapter and downloadable forms, templates, and tools combine to make this an indispensable resource. \u003cstrong\u003ePurchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to the Third Edition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpdated approaches to considerations of gender identity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe impact of intersectionality, oppression, and minority stress\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDe-pathologizing \"kinky\" behavior\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding the \"orgasm gap\" and \"orgasm equality\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTreating couples who want to open their relationships\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplies mindfulness to treatment of sexual problems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpanded information about the sexological ecosystem\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTreating out-of-control sexual behavior and the new Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder ICD-11 diagnosis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides clear treatment recommendations for nearly all sexual concerns\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUses an ecosystemic approach for assessing individuals and couples\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains how to assess and treat sexual pain disorders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers sexuality across the lifespan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes \"Step into My Office\" vignettes offering a glimpse into everyday sex therapy practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides activities for reader to reinforce information including \"Take-Away\" points, downloadable forms, templates, and tools\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInstructors Manual and PowerPoint presentation for each chapter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuehler, Stephanie:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eStephanie Buehler, PsyD, CST-S, is a licensed psychologist and AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor. 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