Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Sexual Dysfunction

This book provides clinicians and clinical graduate students with a comprehensive description of readily useful, practical, and empirically-based treatments for the specific sexual dysfunctions most commonly encountered in clinical practice with couples and individuals. In providing guidelines for best clinical practices, Metz and Epstein emphasize cognitive-behavioral treatments and incorporate scientific evidence about sexual dysfunctions and sex therapy interventions. Each chapter incorporates research and theoretical foundations and includes a discussion of the issues that commonly arise when working with clients with sexual problems. This book also provides explanations of the clinician's role in dealing with clients with sexual dysfunction to enhance the clinician's competence and comfort; strategies for conceptualizing sexual dysfunction and choosing the appropriate interventions; and specific treatment details for male and female sexual dysfunctions. Numerous case examples throughout the text illustrate the clinical sex therapy process, and clinical aides, handouts, educational materials, and resources are included in appendices.

Table of Contents:
1. Understanding Sexual Dysfunction and Sex Therapy 2. Engaging Clients and Conducting Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning 3. Overview of CBCST Strategies 4. Details of CBCST Treatment Strategies 5. Treatment Strategies for Female Sexual Dysfunction 6. Treatment for Male Sexual Dysfunction 7. Relapse Prevention: Maintaining Gains and Enhancing Intimate Sexuality References

About the Author :
Michael E. Metz, PhD, was a psychologist and marital and sex therapist, and researcher in private practice in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. He published over 60 professional articles and 4 books, including Enduring Desire, which received the AASECT 2011 Best Book Award. He was a leading advocate for the integration of couple therapy, sex therapy, and spirituality. He passed away in 2012. This book, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Sex Dysfunction, is a tribute to his professional legacy. Norman B. Epstein, PhD, is a professor of family science at the University of Maryland, College Park and director of the department’s nationally accredited Couple and Family Therapy clinical training program. He is an author or editor of 4 prior books, has published 62 journal articles, and 58 chapters in edited books on aspects of couple and family relationships and therapy, and has presented over 120 research papers and 90 training workshops on couple and family therapy at national and international professional meetings. Barry McCarthy is a professor of psychology at American University, a diplomate in clinical psychology, a diplomate in sex therapy, and a certified couple therapist. He has published over 105 professional articles, 26 book chapters, and 14 books. He has presented over 400 professional workshops nationally and internationally. In 2016, he received the Masters and Johnson award for lifetime contributions to the sex therapy field.