Review
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"The second edition of New Directions in Sex Therapy goes beyond
being current: It breaks new ground and outlines pathways into
the future. It is an indispensable addition to the library of any
thoughtful sex therapist or sexologist." -Margaret Nichols Ph.D,
Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
"This is an essential and groundbreaking reference book for
clinicians providing sexual care. It gives them new
perspectives on sexual concerns from an interdisciplinary
perspective and contains extremely useful clinical
illustrations." - Eli Coleman, PhD, LP, Professor and Director,
Program in Human Sexuality, University of Minnesota Medical
School, USA
"Wisdom, depth of knowledge, and heart, within one of the most
informative books in the field of human sexuality. There is
absolutely no other book as well-written and accessible as New
Directions in Sex Therapy." - P. Michele Sugg, MSW, President,
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and
Therapists
"Drawing from a broad range of theoretical perspectives,
Kleinplatz' edited volume constitutes an articulate and erudite
plea for sexology to venture outside of its comfort zone, lest it
wither therein. The suggested destination is the irreducible
richness and diversity of the human sexual experience." - Marta
Meana, PhD, Professor of Psychology, University of Nevada, Las
Ve, USA; President, Society for Sex Therapy and Research
"The innovations are supported with case studies to help the
therapist to approach sexual concerns in ways that are 'outside
the box.' A comprehensive guide for both new and seasoned sex
therapists and an excellent read for others interested in sexual
." - Beverly Whipple, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor Emerita,
Rutgers, The State University of NJ, USA
"This is a groundbreaking book, innovative, and forward looking.
It exposes some current myths about sexuality, sexual
dysfunction, and the goals of sex therapy. It is humane,
responsive to human needs, and creative." - Arthur C. Bohart,
PhD,
Professor Emeritus, California State University Dominguez Hills,
USA
"In this era of medicalization and insurancification of human
sexuality, New Directions in Sex Therapy is a crucial read for
all mental professionals. The authors are powerful voices
of a paradigm shift that should change the field forever." - Lin
Myers, PhD, Professor of Psychology, CSU Stanislaus, California,
USA
"This is an excellent book–both scholarly and accessible!
Instead of emphasizing mechanistic techniques as so many 'sex
therapy' books do, Dr. Kleinplatz' book presents a wise and
deeply human approach that honors the client. I strongly
recommend this book." - David N. Elkins, PhD, Professor Emeritus
of Psychology, Pepperdine University, USA; President, Division
32, Society for Humanistic Psychology, American Psychological
Association
"New Directions in Sex Therapy is both brilliant and accessible.
The book invites us as clinicians–whether at the start of our
careers or years into our work–to look at our own assumptions
about our clients and our practices and to keep in mind what
makes an experience sexual. Their approaches remind us that sex
can be, should be, , deeply personal, and erotic. They
encourage us not to settle by making the boring bearable. New
Directions in Sex Therapy moves us away from the mechanistic and
into a framework that is theoretically rich. Using case vignettes
and their accumulated years of clinical wisdom, the authors help
us to be better at our work. I will use this book to guide my own
clinical work and adopt it as a textbook for graduate and
post-graduate courses in sex therapy. This exceptional book is
more than a breath of fresh air; it breathes life into the
practice of sex therapy." - Sallie Foley, MSW, University of
Michigan, USA; Co-author, Sex Matters for Women
"Dr. Kleinplatz and her fine group of authors encourage us to
take a hard look at how we conceptualize and address sexual
problems and, indeed, how we and our patients even define what
comprises a meaningful sexual experience." - S. Michael Plaut,
PhD, Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychology, University of
North Carolina Wilmington, USA; Past President, Society for Sex
Therapy and Research; former editor, Journal of Sex Education and
Therapy
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About the Author
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Peggy J. Kleinplatz, PhD is Professor of Medicine and
Clinical Professor of Psychology at the University of Ottawa. She
is a clinical psychologist, Certified Sex Therapist, and Sex
Educator. Since 1983, she has been teaching Human Sexuality at
the School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, where she
received the Prix d’Excellence in 2000. She is former Chair of
Certifications for the American Association of Sexuality
Educators, Counselors and Therapists. She has published
extensively on sexual problems with the intent to challenge,
expand, and diversify the field of sex therapy. Her clinical work
focuses on eroticism and transformation. Her current research
focuses on optimal sexuality, with a particular interest in
sexual in the elderly, disabled and marginalized
populations.
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