Treatment of sexual dysfunctions: What social workers need to know

    Authors

    S. F. Dziegielewski; C. Resnick; D. Nelson-Gardell;D. F. Harrison

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Res. Soc. Work. Pract.

    Keywords

    COUPLES THERAPY; DESIRE; WOMEN; CONSISTENCY; DISORDERS; ABUSE; Social Work

    Abstract

    This article examines the role of social work professionals in the assessment, treatment and research of sexual dysfunction, specifically dysfunctions of desire and arousal. Diagnostic categories of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) are reviewed briefly. Relationship and intimacy issues are described as amenable to psychosocial intervention, and research pertinent to assessment and treatment is examined The special topic of sexual dysfunction of gay men is explored. The importance of supporting social workers in their continued involvement in the treatment of sexual dysfunctions is highlighted.

    Journal Title

    Research on Social Work Practice

    Volume

    8

    Issue/Number

    6

    Publication Date

    1-1-1998

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    685

    Last Page

    697

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000076864800005

    ISSN

    1049-7315

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