Sex Therapy with Religious Patients

Sex Therapy with Religious Patients is a comprehensive guidebook for mental health professionals who work with those struggling with sexual issues within a religious context. This book provides practical guidance on how to approach sensitive topics related to sex and religion.

Caleb Jacobson, PsyD, PhD, is an internationally recognized clinical psychologist, sex therapist, and Bible scholar. Currently, he serves as president of both the School of Sex Therapy and the International Association of Psychosexual Therapists.

Part 1. Sex, Religion, and The Theraputic Process 1. Working with Religious Patients 2. The Problem with Sex Therapy 3. The Protocol Part 2. What Every Therapist Should Know About Religion 4. Judaism and Sex 5. Christianity and Sex 6.Islam and Sex Part 3. Working with Religious Patients Through Sexual Issues 7. Masturbation and Porn 8. Premartial Sex 9. Unconsumated Marriages 10. Mixed and Interreligious Marriages 11. Nonmonogamy 12. Sexual Orientation Part 4. From Personal Bias to Professional Growth 13. The Problem with Religious Patients 14. The Rewarding Journey of Working with Religious Patients