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Author:   Libby Bennett ,  Ginger Holczer
Publisher:   Rowman & Littlefield
Imprint:   Rowman & Littlefield
Dimensions:   Width: 14.20cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 22.20cm
Weight:   0.395kg
ISBN:  

9781442200371

ISBN 10:   1442200375
Pages:   276
Publication Date:   24 September 2013
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

"Part 1 Are You Talking to Yourself? Chapter 2 Speaking of Sex: Beginning the Journey Chapter 3 Whispers of Childhood: Revisiting the Past Chapter 4 Echoes of Sexual Secrets: Healing the Wounds Chapter 5 Expressions of Sexual Response: Acknowledging Your Differences Chapter 6 Acceptance of Life's Challenges: Affirming Your Journey Part 7 Are You Talking to Me? Chapter 8 Dialogues of Sexual Communication: Engaging Each Other Chapter 9 Messages of Expectations: Expressing Your Needs Chapter 10 Interpretations of the Relationship Dance: Negotiating the Steps Chapter 11 Sighs of Passion: Fanning the Flame Part 12 Is Anyone Listening? chapter 13 Conversations of Sexual Problems: Talking with Your Therapist Chapter 14 Discussions of Sexual Health: Working with Your Healthcare Provider Chapter 15 Appendix A: Male Sexual Disorders Chapter 16 Appendix B: Female Sexual Disorders Chapter 17 Appendix C: Sensate Focus Chapter 18 Appendix D: Having the ""Talk: with Your Children"

Reviews

Good communication is at the heart of any relationship. Communicating about sex is often difficult to do - with our children, our health care providers, and also our partners. This new book by Ginger Holczer and Libby Bennett tackles this topic with humour and common sense, using stories, exercises and expert advice. Anyone working with couples can recommend this book as well as use it in their own practice; it will be a welcome addition to their arsenal of 'must reads'. -- Anne Katz, RN, Ph.D., award-winning author of Breaking the Silence on Cancer and Sexuality and Sex When You're Sick The emphasis in this book on communication with the self will be a boon to readers trying to achieve a more rewarding sexuality. In addition to clear explanations, the authors provide excellent exercises and resources. -- Isadora Alman, MFT, author of Doing It: Real People Having Really Good Sex This book presents the intimate, personal questions that many individuals and couples have about their sexuality and sexual relationships. Answers are then given from a professional, healing perspective that includes specific and practical suggestions. Finding and Revealing Your Sexual Self brings wisdom and clarity to this area of our lives that is so often hidden and difficult to talk about. -- Diana Daffner, M.A., Marital Coach and author of Tantric Sex for Busy Couples: How to Deepen Your Passion in Just Ten Minutes a Day Ginger Holczer and Libby Bennett's new book Finding and Revealing Your Sexual Self should be REQUIRED READING for therapists, patients, and for anyone wishing to learn more about their own sexuality and how to express and cultivate it. It is a quickread, with lots of information, without a touch of the new age academic jargon that has been such a turn-off for so long with recent crops of books on sex and relationships. The authors are expert wordsmiths, having put together a cogent and compelling book that is accessible to all readers. Both men and women should do themselves a favor, and read this book... -- Roger T. Crenshaw, M.D., Psychiatrist and author of Expressing Your Feelings: The Key to an Intimate Relationship Holczer and Bennett offer a comprehensive and practical approach to working through the real-life challenges of intimacy. Readers will gain valuable insight into their sexual selves, empowering them to enhance their sexual experience. -- Marianne Brandon, Ph.D., co-author Reclaiming Desire: 4 Keys for Finding Your Lost Libido Ginger Holczer and Libby Bennett's new book Finding and Revealing Your Sexual Self should be REQUIRED READING for therapists, patients, and for anyone wishing to learn more about their own sexuality and how to express and cultivate it. It is a quick read, with lots of information, without a touch of the new age academic jargon that has been such a turn-off for so long with recent crops of books on sex and relationships. The authors are expert wordsmiths, having put together a cogent and compelling book that is accessible to all readers. Both men and women should do themselves a favor, and read this book. -- Roger T. Crenshaw, M.D., Psychiatrist and author of Expressing Your Feelings: The Key to an Intimate Relationship

Good communication is at the heart of any relationship. Communicating about sex is often difficult to do - with our children, our health care providers, and also our partners. This new book by Ginger Holczer and Libby Bennett tackles this topic with humour and common sense, using stories, exercises and expert advice. Anyone working with couples can recommend this book as well as use it in their own practice; it will be a welcome addition to their arsenal of 'must reads'. -- Anne Katz, RN, Ph.D., award-winning author of Breaking the Silence on Cancer and Sexuality and Sex When You're Sick The emphasis in this book on communication with the self will be a boon to readers trying to achieve a more rewarding sexuality. In addition to clear explanations, the authors provide excellent exercises and resources. -- Isadora Alman, MFT, author of Doing It: Real People Having Really Good Sex This book presents the intimate, personal questions that many individuals and couples have about their sexuality and sexual relationships. Answers are then given from a professional, healing perspective that includes specific and practical suggestions. Finding and Revealing Your Sexual Self brings wisdom and clarity to this area of our lives that is so often hidden and difficult to talk about. -- Diana Daffner, M.A., Marital Coach and author of Tantric Sex for Busy Couples: How to Deepen Your Passion in Just Ten Minutes a Day Ginger Holczer and Libby Bennett's new book Finding and Revealing Your Sexual Self should be REQUIRED READING for therapists, patients, and for anyone wishing to learn more about their own sexuality and how to express and cultivate it. It is a quickread, with lots of information, without a touch of the new age academic jargon that has been such a turn-off for so long with recent crops of books on sex and relationships. The authors are expert wordsmiths, having put together a cogent and compelling book that is accessible to all readers. Both men and women should do themselves a favor, and read this book... -- Roger T. Crenshaw M.D., Psychiatrist and author of Expressing Your Feelings: The Key to an Intimate Relationship Holczer and Bennett offer a comprehensive and practical approach to working through the real-life challenges of intimacy. Readers will gain valuable insight into their sexual selves, empowering them to enhance their sexual experience. -- Marianne Brandon, Ph.D., co-author Reclaiming Desire: 4 Keys for Finding Your Lost Libido Ginger Holczer and Libby Bennett's new book Finding and Revealing Your Sexual Self should be REQUIRED READING for therapists, patients, and for anyone wishing to learn more about their own sexuality and how to express and cultivate it. It is a quick read, with lots of information, without a touch of the new age academic jargon that has been such a turn-off for so long with recent crops of books on sex and relationships. The authors are expert wordsmiths, having put together a cogent and compelling book that is accessible to all readers. Both men and women should do themselves a favor, and read this book. -- Roger T. Crenshaw M.D., Psychiatrist and author of Expressing Your Feelings: The Key to an Intimate Relationship

Author Information

Libby Bennett is a certified sex therapist and past member of the Board of Directors of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT). She is licensed as a Clinical Psychologist and Health Service Provider in Missouri. She is an adjunct at Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, where she teaches human sexuality. Ginger Holczer is licensed as a clinical psychologist and certified as a sex therapist through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT). In addition to her private practice, she is the Program Director for the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at Forest Institute of Professional Psychology and teaches human sexuality and other courses as an adjunct instructor in other locations.

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