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Sexuality and Gender for Mental Health Professionals : A Practical Guide

by Christina Richards , Meg-John Barker

Book Details

Format Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10 085702843X
ISBN-13 9780857028433
Publisher Sage Publications Ltd
Imprint Sage Publications Ltd
Country of Manufacture GB
Country of Publication GB
Publication Date Nov 4th, 2013
Print length 256 Pages
Weight 442 grams
Dimensions 17.30 x 24.30 x 1.40 cms
Product Classification: Gender studies, gender groupsGay & Lesbian studiesCounselling & advice servicesPsychology of gender
Ksh 7,550.00
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A practical guide that breaks down the complexities of sexuality and gender whilst understanding the interpretations and manifestations which can be placed on both, this important text familiarises the reader with all of the common and many of the less common sexualities, genders and relationship forms, and explains experiences and issues relating to each.
Questions of sexuality and gender affect everyone and therefore have an inevitable relevance in the consulting room. Yet with interpretations and manifestations of both varying greatly from person to person, understanding the inherent complexities of sexuality and gender can be a daunting task for the health professional. Breaking down these complexities this practical guide familiarises the reader with all of the common and many of the less common sexualities, genders and relationship forms, and explains experiences and issues relating to each. The book contains:

 

-Explanations of various forms of sexuality, gender and relationship structures

-Common concerns relating to specific groups

-Key practises relating to specific groups

-The treatment of specific groups in contemporary Western society

-Details of some rules and ideals that are commonly found within specific groups

-Suggestions for professional practice with these groups

 

Ideal for all members of the multidisciplinary team, this accessible book is relevant to practitioners across theoretical backgrounds. Whether you are a trainee or qualified psychotherapist, counsellor, nurse, medic, psychiatrist, social worker or applied psychologist, this is a vital text for your professional practice.


CHRISTINA RICHARDS is Senior Specialist Psychology Associate at the West London Mental Health NHS Trust (Charing Cross) Gender Identity Clinic.

MEG BARKER is a senior lecturer in psychology at the Open University and a sex and relationship therapist.

 

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