What Every Mental Health Professional Needs to Know About Sex

by Stephanie Buehler

The second edition of this acclaimed guide to understanding sexuality and working with clients on sexuality issues is extensively updated to reflect recent scientific, practical, and social developments in the field. It provides updated information on relevant disorders in the DSM-5, new theoretical approaches, new pharmacological treatments, updated information on STDs, new understandings of transgender individuals, the impact of same-sex marriage laws, controversies over sex addiction, and much more. Chapters are enhanced with the addition of new take-away points, additional worksheets, and a glossary.

Distinguished by an easy-to-read, down-to-earth approach, the text provides plentiful information, tools, and exercises to increase the confidence and comfort of both trainee and experienced mental health professionals treating sexual issues. Based on the premise that the therapist must be comfortable with his or her own sexuality in order to provide effective treatment, the book discusses the characteristics of healthy sexuality for both client and therapist and addresses issues of discomfort that may arise for the therapist.

New to the Second Edition:

Sexual and other disorders in DSM-5 New understandings of sexual identity and fluidity, including transgender Legal status of same-sex marriage New pharmacological treatments for sexual issues New methods of sexological research Updated and expanded coverage of assessment tools Mindfulness interventions Supplemental Instructor's Manual with quizzes and chapter-by-chapter PowerPoint slides Updated Practitioner Resources including informational handouts and illustrations

Genres: Counselling, Psychology, Textbooks, Sexuality, Nonfiction, Mental Health, Professional Development

359 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Ietrio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although the title is a bit too categorical, the contents is well organized and the quality is very high compared with what's on the market.

"Although the ISSM definition appears accurate, it has also been called problematic, one reason being that early ejaculation is viewed only within the context of heterosexual penis–vagina intercourse; what about oral sex or male-with-male sex?"

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the primary textbook for my grad school course about human sexuality. It astounds me that it was not a required course for my track (which allows me to pursue an LPCC), given that there will likely be many clients in my future practice with the sorts of problems outlined in this book.

It really is a good resource for any mental health professional.

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the assigned textbook for my sex therapy class. Good textbook, very 2018-feeling language and approach. I’m not planning to be a sex therapist so some of the values were not quite my own, but I appreciated it as an overview of the field.

[Godhuli B · Rating 5 out of 5]

solid 4.5 stars! a fantastic introduction to conversations surrounding sexuality and personhood in clinical work.

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good, concise reference book for counselors.

[Saiber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good starting point for therapists and counselors. Some of the views can be updated but it is pretty comprehensive in introducing core topics. Easy to read chapters and brief in information.