Counseling Couples Before, During, and After Pregnancy: Sexuality and Intimacy Issues

This practical, evidence-based resource is the first available guide for healthcare providers and mental health professionals on advising and counseling couples and individuals who are experiencing sexual issues directly related to conception efforts, pregnancy, and the postpartum period. Authored by a noted sex therapist, the book offers providers current, accurate information about issues that can affect sexual activity surrounding pregnancy as well as proven strategies for effective counseling.

Providing a helpful framework for assessment, treatment, and when to refer a client to another healthcare provider, the book examines conception- and pregnancy-related sexual dysfunctions that both men and women may encounter. Underscoring the importance of maintaining a strong relationship between couples, the book is filled with practical guidance for treating both cisgender couples and the LBGT population. Also included are helpful checklists and resources for patients that can be used immediately. Couple and marriage counselors, nurse midwives, women's health nurses, and other professionals whose practice includes work with couples and childbirth concerns will find this book an unparalleled resource.

KEY FEATURES:

• Addresses common issues and questions women, men, and couples have regarding sex prior to, during, and after pregnancy
• Includes relevant information for both mental health professionals and healthcare providers in a variety of settings
• Discusses assessing and treating common sexual concerns including approaches to brief counseling
• Covers fertility issues, painful intercourse, intimacy problems, postpartum depression, reproductive loss, and traumatic labor and delivery
• Authored by a recognized sex therapist and educator

Author: Stephanie Buehler
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Published: 02/20/2018
Pages: 198
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780826166647

About the Author
Buehler, Stephanie: -

Stephanie Buehler, PsyD, CST-S is an internationally recognized licensed psychologist and AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor. Dr. Buehler is Director of The Buehler Institute, where she provides sex and relationship therapy as well as continuing education programs. She is also part of Hoag for Her Center for Wellness, where she specializes in helping women overcome painful sex, as well as high-risk breast cancer patients. She has published on sexuality for both professional and lay audiences, including her books What Every Mental Health Professionals Need to Know About Sex, 2nd Edition and Sex, Love, and Mental Illness: A Couple's Guide to Staying Connected.