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Sexuality Counseling
Theory, Research, and Practice
First Edition
- Christine Murray - University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA
- Amber L. Pope - William & Mary School of Education, USA
- Ben Willis - University of Scranton, USA
March 2016 | 368 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
“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.”
- Alexandra H. Solomon, Northwestern University
Providing a comprehensive, research- and theory-based approach to sexuality counseling, this accessible and engaging book is grounded in an integrative, multi-level conceptual framework that addresses the various levels at which individuals experience sexuality. At each level (physiological, developmental, psychological, gender identity and sexual orientation, relational, cultural/contextual, and positive sexuality), the authors emphasize practical strategies for assessment and intervention. Interactive features, including case studies, application exercises, ethics discussions, and guided reflection questions, help readers apply and integrate the information as they develop the professional competency needed for effective practice.
- Alexandra H. Solomon, Northwestern University
Providing a comprehensive, research- and theory-based approach to sexuality counseling, this accessible and engaging book is grounded in an integrative, multi-level conceptual framework that addresses the various levels at which individuals experience sexuality. At each level (physiological, developmental, psychological, gender identity and sexual orientation, relational, cultural/contextual, and positive sexuality), the authors emphasize practical strategies for assessment and intervention. Interactive features, including case studies, application exercises, ethics discussions, and guided reflection questions, help readers apply and integrate the information as they develop the professional competency needed for effective practice.
Series Editors’ Preface: Introduction to the Series, by Richard Parsons and Naijian Zhang
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Chapter 1: Addressing Sexuality in Professional Counseling
Chapter 2: Assessment in Sexuality Counseling
Chapter 3: General Interventions and Theoretical Approaches to Sexuality Counseling
Chapter 4: Physiology and Sexual Health
Chapter 5: Lifespan Development and Sexuality
Chapter 6: Sexuality and Mental Health
Chapter 7: Gender Identity and Affectional/Sexual Orientation
Chapter 8: Sexuality and Intimate Relationships
Chapter 9: Cultural and Contextual Influences on Sexuality
Chapter 10: Positive Sexuality: A New Paradigm for Sexuality Counseling
Epilogue: From the Author’s Chair
References
Index
“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.”
Northwestern University
"[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."
University of Utah
“An inclusive and coherent resource which will prove invaluable in preparing to work with clients concerned with issues of sexuality and intimacy.”
Teesside University
