New Directions in Sex Therapy: Innovations and Alternatives [Hardcover]

Peggy J. Kleinplatz (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0876309678 | ISBN-13: 978-0876309674 | Publication Date: March 16, 2001 | Edition: 1

New Directions in Sex Therapy: Innovations and Alternatives focuses on cutting-edge therapy paradigms as alternatives to conventional sex therapy and expands the definition of the field. Replete with helpful clinical illustrations to demonstrate these new approaches in action, this book is intended for anyone who deals with sexual issues and concerns in therapy, clinicians of every kind, in addition to sex therapists.

Editorial Reviews

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excellently edited... experienced professionals...[will] find some truly new ideas. And, in any case, having this broad range of issues, of varying degrees of 'newness', all in a single volume is undoubtedly useful.
–Sexual and Relationship Therapy, Vol. 17, No.4, 2002

New Directions is a well-organized, bold, and important book that promises up-to-date coverage of the theoretical and research literature in the field of sex therapy. The contributors provide formidable challenges to reductive, biomedical explanations of clients' sexual and intimacy-related concerns, and they offer many practical, insightful, and helpful suggestions. At the same time, however, none of the contributors succomb to offering 'cookbook' type solutions. Thus New Directions should enjoy a wide readership--it is highly relevant to experienced sex therapists, but it would also be a valuable resource for counselors who have a more general practice and want to incorporate a relational and contextual understanding of sexuality into their clinical work. . . . A must read for mental health professionals working with clients who have sexual concerns.
–Psychotherapy: Theory / Research / Practice / Training, 2003

This collection of provocative, solid, and carefully crafted essays examines the possibilities of helping people find sexual passion. New Directions in Sex Therapy, complete with a 20-page Index, makes a major contribution. Professional sex therapists and people naive about the field will all find this collection a valuable and (intellectually) stimulating resource.
–AHP Perspectives, October 2003

Product Details

• Hardcover: 416 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (March 16, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876309678
• ISBN-13: 978-0876309674
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #534,438 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A breakthrough that has sustained value over time., September 2, 2006

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Michael P. Schaal (Burlington, Vt.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New Directions in Sex Therapy: Innovations and Alternatives (Hardcover)

Although New Directions in Sex Therapy was published in 2001, it is a book that continues to be relevant five years after publication. This book is a series of essays by leading researchers and clinicians in the field of Sex Therapy, edited by Peggy Kleinplatz PhD, who wrote two of the chapters. This book signals a departure from the mechanistic and technique orientation of the seminal work of Masters and Johnson. It also signals a signifcant departure from the work of Helen Kaplan Singer. The book points the sex therapist to a view of sexuality based on empirical reasearch, while at the same time exposing the reader to alternative treatment methodology. Examples are experiential models of working with clients and workshops as viewed through the lens of Feminist theory. The reader is often brought back to sexuality in the context of relationship, whether it be with a shorterm partner, a lifelong spouse, or finally the relationship with oneself. I found the book to be very important for current and future sex educators, counselors, therapists and others who are interested in the topic. I recommend this book without hesitation.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New directions in sex therapy, August 31, 2006

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S. Bahari (Malaysia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New Directions in Sex Therapy: Innovations and Alternatives (Hardcover)

Such a wonderful book especially to beginners in the area of sex therapy. I would recommend to ALL clinicians dealing with sexual health problems to read the book. It surely change my approach in managing patients with sexual difficulties

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, January 16, 2007

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David A. Reeb - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New Directions in Sex Therapy: Innovations and Alternatives (Hardcover)

Overall a very informative book for those interested in a more narrative approach to sex therapy. Dr Kleinplatz provides a concise but comprehensive examination of the evolution of the major sex therapy theories and critiques the effectiveness and limitations of each. Her writing style is somewhat technical but her approach seeks to find ways to connect with clients on an emotional level and allows them to define their difficulties and explore their desires in a collaborative and supportive manner. I would only add that Dr. Kleinplatz is even better in person and would strongly reccomend attending any classes/lectures that she may offer.