{"product_id":"navigating-intimacy-an-introductory-guide-to-couples-and-sex-therapy-paperback","title":"Navigating Intimacy: An Introductory Guide to Couples and Sex Therapy - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eIsabelle Morley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBailey Hanek\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAs a couples therapist, you know that issues inside the bedroom start outside the bedroom.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's rare for couples to experience sexual problems without also experiencing communication difficulties. Likewise, it's uncommon for couples who experience conflict and relationship dysfunction to not struggle with sexual intimacy as well. Why, then, are couples therapy and sex therapy taught separately?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt's time for an approach that integrates couples therapy and sex therapy together--the way they are in real life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eNavigating Intimacy\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll find the tools you need to help couples strengthen their emotional connection and resolve recurring conflicts while also helping them talk about and navigate sexual challenges. Grounded within the relationship principles of attachment theory, cognitive behavioral couples therapy (CBCT), the Gottman method, emotionally focused therapy (EFT), and Imago relationship therapy--along with critical theories in sex therapy--this book will allow you to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuide couples through conflict resolution, repair, and boundary setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoster both everyday communication and sexual communication skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify sex-negative residue and shift couples to a more sex-positive framework\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManage differences in desire and arousal to create a deeper emotional connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork as a neutral party who supports the relationship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Whether you're a seasoned couples therapist or are just starting on your path to specialization, let this book be your guide to navigating the nuance, complexity, and art of couples and sex therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIsabelle Morley, PsyD, \u003c\/b\u003e is a clinical psychologist and an EFT (emotionally focused therapy) certified couples therapist. She is a contributing author to Psychology Today in her blog \u003ci\u003eLove\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e Them or Leave Them\u003c\/i\u003e. She is frequently sought out by journalists for expert commentary on topics such as relationships, couples therapy, and reality television, and has been featured in \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBusiness Insider\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVox\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eVerywell Mind\u003c\/i\u003e, among others. In philanthropic work, Dr. Morley is a founding board member of the Unscripted Cast Advocacy Network (UCAN) Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports reality TV cast members in accessing mental health and legal support and advocates for industry change. She has a private practice providing couples therapy and intensives in the Boston area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.43 x 10.95 x 8.44 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 04, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53480012218675,"sku":"9781683737995","price":12.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/navigating-intimacy-an-introductory-guide-to-couples-and-sex-therapy-paperback","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}