Sexuality Counseling (eBook)

Series Editors’ Preface: Introduction to the Series, by Richard Parsons and Naijian Zhang
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Chapter 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 Book
Chapter 2: Assessment in Sexuality Counseling
General Assessment Strategies
Dimensions of Assessment in Sexuality Counseling
Physiology
Appendix: Directory of Selected Instruments for Assessing Sexuality
Chapter 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 Counseling
Chapter 4: Physiology and Sexual Health
Overview of Physiology and Anatomy Related to Sexual Functioning
Safer Sex Practices
Physical Health Issues
Reproductive Health
Chapter 5: Lifespan Development and Sexuality
Sexuality Across the Life Cycle: An Overview
Sexuality in Childhood
Sexuality in Adolescence
Sexuality in Adulthood
Chapter 6: Sexuality and Mental Health
Sexual Decision Making
Sexual Implications of Mental Health Disorders
Substance Abuse and Sexuality
Sexual Dysfunctions
Sexual Trauma
Chapter 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 Clients
Chapter 8: Sexuality and Intimate Relationships
The Dynamics of Couple Relationships
Integrating Sexuality Counseling With Couples Counseling
Sexuality Counseling for Specific Relationship Concerns
Chapter 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 Sexuality
Chapter 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 Sexuality
Epilogue: From the Author’s Chair
References
Index