SEXUALITY AND SEXUAL PROBLEMS FROM A PSYCHODYNAMIC PERSPECTIVE

Discover the fascinating world of human sexuality from a psychodynamic perspective. This unique publication is a compendium of knowledge that combines theory and practice, offering a comprehensive look at issues related to sexuality. The authors, experienced specialists from Poland, France, and the United States, share their reflections and clinical experiences, creating an invaluable source of information for anyone interested in this topic.

• Comprehensive view of human sexuality
• Practical advice on diagnostics and therapy
• Analysis of classical and contemporary psychoanalytic concepts
• Case studies from clinical practice
• Knowledge of sexual development at different stages of life
• Overview of specific applications of psychodynamic concepts
• Collaboration of an international team of experts

This publication is devoted to theoretical considerations and therapeutic experiences regarding topics relevant to more reliable diagnostic procedures and more effective psychotherapeutic treatment of individuals and couples with various sexual problems. The reader will find in it a presentation of the assumptions of classical and contemporary psychoanalytic and psychodynamic concepts on normative and non-normative gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual preferences and behaviors.

In addition, the book offers knowledge on formulating a descriptive (case study) and explanatory (case formulation) diagnosis, as well as the process and various phenomena in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy of sexual problems in individuals and couples. It contains an overview of traditional and contemporary psychodynamic models, e.g. hypersexuality vs. asexuality, monogamy vs. non-monogamy, atypical sexual behavior vs. perversion.

The book analyzes the specifics of sexuality in the context of emotional and mental development at various stages of life from childhood to late adulthood, as well as an overview of specific areas of application of psychoanalytic and psychodynamic concepts related to human sexuality. Clinical illustrations relate both to areas that are a permanent element of therapeutic work (e.g. work with people who have experienced sexual abuse, experience various types of sexual dysfunction), as well as new phenomena related to sexuality (e.g. the impact of assisted reproduction methods or non-traditional families on the psychosexual development of the child).

PWN Publishing House, known for its high-quality scientific publications, guarantees the reliability and timeliness of the presented knowledge. Lidia Cierpiałkowska, Jarosław Groth and Izabela Tur are recognized specialists in the field of psychology and psychotherapy, whose experience and knowledge form the foundation of this publication. This book is an invaluable source of knowledge for psychology students, psychotherapists and anyone interested in exploring the secrets of human sexuality.