| Becoming a Kink Aware Therapist Contributor(s): Shahbaz, Caroline (Author), Chirinos, Peter (Author) |
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ISBN: 1138239658 ISBN-13: 9781138239654 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $71.20 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Human Sexuality (see Also Social Science - Human Sexuality) - Psychology | Mental Health |
| Dewey: 616.858 |
| LCCN: 2016032174 |
| Physical Information: 0.44" H x 5.51" W x 8.5" (0.76 lbs) 140 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: As a result of recent media interest, the practice of BDSM has become more mainstream yet remains marginalized. Now more than ever, greater numbers of heterosexual and LGBTQ couples are starting to explore some form of BDSM. However, profound misunderstandings continue leading to unintentional physical and psychological harm. Drawing on current research and ethnographic narratives from the kink community, this book seeks to provide psychotherapists with an introductory understanding of the culture and practice of BDSM, and presents specific therapeutic concerns related to common misconceptions. This book strives to de-pathologize BDSM practices, while also providing concrete ways to distinguish abuse from consent, harmful codependency, and more. Packed with practical suggestions and rich case studies, this book belongs on the shelf of every therapist seeing BDSM and kink clients. |