Handbook of Clinical Sexuality for Mental Health Professionals [Hardcover]

Stephen B. Levine (Editor), Candace B. Risen (Editor), Stanley E. Althof (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 11, 2003 | ISBN-10: 1583913319 | ISBN-13: 978-1583913314 | Edition: 1

The Handbook of Clinical Sexuality for Mental Health Professionals was designed by psychiatric educators to enable all mental health professionals to more skillfully and competently treat the common sexual concerns of those who seek their help. Eminent distinguished clinicians impart clear and practical guidance about assessing and treating high prevalence problems that quietly abound in all mental health settings and present vivid clinical illustrations, illuminating explanations of their subjects, and solution-focused approaches to providing realistic care.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This is an outstanding book! It allows the reader a privileged look into the consulting room of over 20 practicing sex therapists who are experienced, humane, and talented. Their unique voices and personalities emerge as they each describe how they go about alleviating the sexual suffering of their client. This book belongs on the shelf of every clinician who is intrigued by and committed to understanding sexual life and its exigencies!.
–Sandra Leiblum, Ph.D., Director, Center of Sexual and Marital Health, Professor of Psychiatry, UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

An essential and invaluable resource for clinicians who encounter common sexual complaints and problems. Levine, Risen, and Althof have brought together the experts in the field of clinical sexology from a variety of theoretical approaches to explain the latest methods of assessment and treatment. From cover to cover, the authors maintain an intimacy with the reader making this book highly readable and informative.
–Eli Coleman, Ph.D., Professor and Director, Program in Human Sexuality, University of Minnesota Medical School

This book takes therapists by the hand and teaches them to tackle sexual problems and concerns on their own, comfortably and effectively. Several chapters take on extremely complex material and organize it brilliantly. These chapters are destined to become classics in the field. I will treasure my copy of the Handbook.
–Peggy J. Kleinplatz, Ph.D., School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, editor, New Directions in Sex Therapy: Innovations and Alternatives

About the Author

Stephen B. Levine, MD (editor) is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio.

Candace B. Risen, LISW (associate editor), is Assistant Clinical Professor of Social Work in the Department of Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio.

Stanley E. Althof, PhD (associate editor), is Voluntary Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Florida.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 492 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (June 11, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1583913319
• ISBN-13: 978-1583913314
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #545,657 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Stephen B. Levine, born in 1942, is a practicing psychiatrist who specializes in numerous problems relating to sexual and love relationships. He has written for both professional and lay readers. He was the recipient of the Society for Sex Therapy and Research's Masters and Johnson LIfetime Achievement Award in 2005. Long interested in the nature of sexual desire, he often lectures and writes about the apparent deficiencies and excesses of desire. Many have praised his illumination of the meanings and processes of love over the life cycle.

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5.0 out of 5 stars a must read, July 2, 2010

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This is a book well worth the time it takes to read. Each chapter is concise and builds on previous information.

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