Sexuality Counseling

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