Handbook of Clinical Sexuality for Mental Health Professionals (500 Tips), 3rd Edition (ISBN 9781138860261)

Handbook of Clinical Sexuality for Mental Health Professionals, 3rd Edition provides a comprehensive, practical, and evidence-informed guide for clinicians treating sexual concerns in diverse populations. Authored by Candace B. Risen and Stanley E. Althof, with editorial contributions from Stephen B. Levine, this updated edition remains one of the most widely used resources in sex therapy, clinical psychology, psychiatry, and counseling programs.

Product Details

• Title: Handbook of Clinical Sexuality for Mental Health Professionals (500 Tips)
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Authors: Candace B. Risen, Stanley E. Althof
• Editor: Stephen B. Levine
• ISBN-13: 9781138860261
• Format: Paperback
• Price: $54.99
• Availability: In Stock | Free Shipping

About This Book

This handbook offers mental health professionals a structured and clinically grounded approach to evaluating and treating sexual dysfunctions, relationship dynamics, identity concerns, and intimacy challenges. The “500 Tips” format distills complex concepts into concise, actionable guidance suitable for both seasoned clinicians and trainees.

Key Features

• Practical, Tip-Based Structure: Clear, direct recommendations that clinicians can immediately apply in therapy.
• Comprehensive Clinical Coverage: Includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, communication skills, and therapeutic techniques.
• Updates on Sexual Health Research: Reflects modern understanding of gender, orientation, trauma, and biopsychosocial models.
• Multidisciplinary Application: Written for psychologists, counselors, psychiatrists, social workers, and marriage & family therapists.
• Case Examples & Clinical Scenarios: Helps bridge theory with real-world therapeutic challenges.

Topics Covered

1. Foundations of Sexual Health and Clinical Sexuality
2. Sexual Development Across the Lifespan
3. Assessment of Sexual Concerns and Dysfunction
4. Therapeutic Approaches to Sexual Dysfunctions
5. Couples, Intimacy, and Communication Interventions
6. Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Considerations
7. Impact of Trauma, Abuse, and Medical Conditions
8. Professional Ethics and Clinical Boundaries

Who Should Use This Book?

• Mental health professionals (psychologists, counselors, psychiatrists)
• Sex therapists and sexual health specialists
• Graduate students in clinical training programs
• Marriage and family therapists
• Health practitioners working with relationship and intimacy issues

Why Order from BooksGoat?

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Summary

The Handbook of Clinical Sexuality for Mental Health Professionals (500 Tips), 3rd Edition is an essential, practical guide for understanding and treating sexual health concerns in clinical settings. Order today with free shipping.