'An essential up-to-date text for the novice or advanced sex therapist to appreciate innovative clinical modalities and techniques for diverse populations. Brilliant.'Eli Coleman, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Eli Coleman Institute for Sexual and Gender Health, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN'This book remains essential reading over 20 years after the publication of its first edition. Peggy Kleinplatz brings together, once more, a range of insightful and thoughtful contributors to explore both critiques of conventional models in the field of sex therapy and alternative approaches. People new to the field, or in adjacent fields, will find both some foundational concepts as well as some innovative ones in this classic textbook.'Alex Iantaffi, Ph.D., MS, SEP, CST, CST-S, LMFT, award-winning author and sex therapist'Dr. Kleinplatz’s wisdom and years of experience coalesce in this updated and enriching resource which will elevate and enhance our field in a significant way. This is a must-read for anyone who is a provider of sex therapy and sexuality education, especially in clinical settings.'Sara Nasserzadeh, Ph.D., author of Love by Design: 6 Ingredients to Build a Lifetime of Love'Peggy Kleinplatz, Ph.D. has once again edited a volume that demands reading, by drawing attention to critical and sometimes overlooked and under explored areas of sex therapy and research. Readers will be exposed to the latest and most inclusive thinking on sex education, ethics, theory and our ever expanding roles in society. A must read!'Michael A. Perelman, Ph.D., Director of Human Sexuality Program at Weill Cornell Medicine, NY, NY; Founder & Chairman of MAP Education & Research Foundation, NY, NY'Peggy Kleinplatz has curated guidance from the leading voices in 21st century sexology to create a resource that is as impressive in scope as it is in sensitivity. New Directions in Sex Therapy lays the foundation for ethical, inclusive, and affirming sexual health practice. This book belongs on the desk of every mental and medical health provider who cares about the holistic well-being of those they serve.'Stefani Goerlich, Ph.D., LMSW, author of The Leather Couch: Clinical Practice with Kinky Clients and With Sprinkles On Top: Everything Vanilla People and Their Kinky Partners Need To Know to Communicate, Explore and Connect'In many ways sex therapy - and the culture around it - have become more narrow, limited and restrictive in recent years rather than less so. New Directions in Sex Therapy provides a much needed challenge - and counterbalance - to this. Peggy Kleinplatz has brought together a terrific range of authors to question the underlying assumptions of the discipline, and to point towards important and refreshing alternatives. The book outlines a range of ways of working with diverse clients to expand their sexual possibilities and open up their potentials beyond normative scripts and mediocre sex. A must read for all sex and relationships practitioners.'Meg-John Barker, Ph.D., author of Sexuality: A Graphic Guide and How To Understand Your Sexuality'For those seeking to expand their sex therapy toolkit, this book is an essential addition. Each chapter offers invaluable therapeutic insights, interwoven with practical applications and theoretical depth. For those seeking guidance from leading experts who challenge conventional frameworks and push toward deeper, more contemplative therapeutic excellence, New Directions in Sex Therapy is a must-read. Don’t just walk—run to your nearest bookstore.'Ruth Koelling, LMSW, CST, Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
