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Psychosexual Therapy

A Cognitive-Behavioural Approach

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  • © 1991

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Authors:
  1. Susan H. Spence

    1. University of Sydney, Australia

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Part of the book series: Psychology and Health Series (PSHS, volume 6)

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. Introduction

    • Susan H. Spence
    Pages 1-12

  3. The Determinants of Sexual Behaviour

    • Susan H. Spence
    Pages 13-52

  4. Types of sexual difficulties

    • Susan H. Spence
    Pages 53-78

  5. Assessment of sexual problems

    • Susan H. Spence
    Pages 79-114

  6. Integrating cognitive and marital therapies into the treatment of sexual dysfunctions

    • Susan H. Spence
    Pages 115-164

  7. Sexual skill development and techniques relating to specific psychosexual dysfunctions

    • Susan H. Spence
    Pages 165-208

  8. The effectiveness of interventions for sexual dysfunctions

    • Susan H. Spence
    Pages 209-242

  9. Sexual dysfunctions among special populations

    • Susan H. Spence
    Pages 243-281

  10. Professional issues and conclusions

    • Susan H. Spence
    Pages 282-293

  11. Back Matter

    Pages 294-318
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About this book

The increasing number of individuals and couples seeking help for psychosexual difficulties presents a challenge to the helping profes­ sions. Although considerable progress has been made over the past twenty years in the development of therapy approaches, there remains a significant proportion of cases who fail to respond to treatment or whose improvement in sexual functioning is short-lived. It is suggested that such limitations of therapy reflect our lack of understanding of the psychosocial determinants of sexual responding. Whereas the biological determinants are now well understood, much less is known about the psychosocial factors which influence sexual responding. The aim of this book is to examine in depth some of the psychosocial factors which must be considered during the assessment and treatment of psychosexual dysfunction. It has been written for those helping professionals who already have expertise in cognitive­ behavioural assessment and therapy. Although much of the text focuses on practical issues, reference is made to empirical evidence regarding the determinants of sexual functioning and effectiveness of therapy methods. A scientist-practitioner approach is followed wherever possible, combined with practical illustrations from the author's own clinical work.

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Sydney, Australia

    Susan H. Spence

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Psychosexual Therapy

  • Book Subtitle: A Cognitive-Behavioural Approach

  • Authors: Susan H. Spence

  • Series Title: Psychology and Health Series

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-3005-7

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 1991

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-0-412-35450-2Published: 01 January 1991

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4899-3005-7Published: 17 December 2013

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XII, 318

  • Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy and Counseling, Cognitive Psychology

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