Sexuality Counseling: Theory, Research, and Practice (Counseling and Professional Identity)

The kindle version of this book is very limited in that the tables, graphs, and figures are too small and impossible to blow up and make more clear. Most text books (or regular books for that matter) that are available in kindle format make their charts and tables and similar items viewable for digital readers, but the publishers of this book have not take the courtesy to do so. It truly detracts from the experience. I have also noticed discrepancies regarding the page numbers for case scenarios compared to the print version as well.

The product was ok except for the fact that iI am unable to access pages 37 and 38. I need these pages to complete and assignment that I am doing for a Masters program I am currently pursuing. I need urgent assistance. The due date is fast approaching and i was hoping to start today. I am so disappointed. I need the book to be replaced with one that has pages 37 and 38 urgently!

This paperback book is designed as a college textbook for those studying counseling and the complex and varied issues that are present with human sexuality. The book uses a framework of looking at sexuality counseling in several different contexts, ranging from cultural, biological, developmental, and relationship contexts to sexual identity, health, and intimacy. The book provides a useful overview of all these contexts and how they shape sexuality and one's approach to counseling or treatment of sexual concerns. It provides a basic explanation of treatment approaches but no in depth guide to providing therapies or treatments, so it does not prepare students for actual specialization in this field. Since this is a textbook and just a paperback it is relatively expensive for a person who is not a college student or health care provider to invest in. The book offers a good background on key topics while it is not comprehensive. In regards to religion and sexuality it just gives brief summaries of how Christianity, Islam, and Judaism may influence client views on sexuality, neglecting to explore other traditions or spiritual and metaphysical ideas pertaining to sexuality. You won't find any significant mention of tantra, chakras, or Eastern views on sexual energy. The book does try to keep up with the latest trends and acronyms pertaining to sexual identity - this actually gets a bit cumbersome, as now LGBTQ has additional letters added to it to make an even more inclusive acronym that the general public may never hear. Having had a human sexuality course in the graduate level counseling degree program I completed over 2 decades ago I can't say that this book is better than the textbook used in my class back then. It is more up to date with recent research and increased consideration of sexual and gender identity issues but the contexts examined and the treatment approaches presented at this level of training haven't evolved much. This book functions OK for its purpose as a college textbook, using a format suited for students to study and review the information and key concepts presented. It has references and an index in the back so you can locate things as needed.

Professors seeking a different text for their class may wish to consider Sexuality Counseling. Here are some of the benefits and potential drawbacks of this new academic offering:The "Case Illustration" boxes provide relationship portraits for students to consider. Each are brief, interesting, and tie into the actual text.The "Exercise" boxes offer thoughtful questions and concepts to students. These include self-assessments, reflections, interview questions, etc.Each chapter concludes with "Keystones" (the critical points of the chapter) as well as "Additional Resources" (many of which include website references ... this is most welcome, since, as a professor, I can assure you that students are not looking up referenced critical articles and books).The figures and tables are all grey-scale (as is the book as a whole). While I prefer more dynamic textbooks for my own students, this textbook would be employed in upper-level courses where students major in the field and the publisher isn't fighting to hold their attention.Likewise, there are no end-of-chapter glossaries or an end-of-book glossary. Technical jargon is not highlighted or bolded. Therefore, students are on their own to highlight new concepts and define them in the margins. Now, I like that this text isn't "hand-holding" its students. However, the professor will want to consider the general capabilities of her/his student-body before ordering this text.I think this text has a great deal to offer its students. I think professors should give it full consideration for adoption into their class.

Even if you aren't a health care professional, you will find yourself having a deeper insight and compassion for people on the gender/sexuality spectrum and be more aware of and sensitive to their needs and issues. That is why I chose this book to read and review, because time and terminology changes so quickly these days. It was a very compelling read to be an academic book and I recommend it for those who want a professional approach and understanding to arguably the biggest part of our lives.

Sexuality Counseling: Theory, Research, and Practice (Counseling and Professional Identity) 1st Edition by Christine E. (Elizabeth) Murray (Author), Amber L. Pope (Contributor), Benjamin T. (Tinsley) Willis (Contributor) is full of interesting data and approaches to how to interpret and understand various sexual behaviors. This may be a text book (not sure) but it reads very well and is organized that you can reference the data you want very easy. Interesting ideas and topics are presented well.

This book is well-organized and it reads very easily. It's got some nice charts in it see, but they are few. It has no pictures and is visually rather unappealing.The subject matter includes all major topics, but it seems more of an exploratory text to help a student focus on a career path or specialty than anything else. Nothing is covered very in-depth, other than topic vocabulary.