Sand Therapy for Out of Control Sexual Behavior, Shame, and Trauma: Treatment Approaches Beyond Words

This book explores the use of sand therapy as a tool for sexual healing and addresses complex trauma and mental and sexual health issues. It provides guidance for sex therapists and mental health professionals on how to access their clients' unconscious and utilize non-pathological theories and neuroscience to promote healing.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 210 pages
Publication date: 03 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book is meticulously crafted to provide invaluable insights and practical guidance to sex therapists and mental health professionals seeking to harness the transformative power of sand in their therapeutic approaches. By seamlessly integrating sex therapy with sand therapy, the author delves into the profound realm of understanding and applying non-pathological theories and neuroscience to diverse modalities, including Internal Family Systems and Polyvagal Theory. Through this innovative fusion, therapists are equipped with the tools to assist clients in overcoming shame, sexual dysfunctions, and trauma, paving the way for healing and personal growth.

The book begins by exploring how therapists can leverage sand as a gateway to employing metaphor and imagery in their practice, shedding light on the intricate mechanisms by which the nervous system inadvertently confines somatic experiences within the body. Written in a user-friendly and accessible style, the book is enriched with helpful handouts, belief cards, and case studies, enabling therapists to witness the remarkable benefits of incorporating sand into their therapeutic interventions with clients.

Featuring forewords by esteemed experts Dr. Lorraine Freedle and Doug Braun-Harvey, this book is specifically tailored to mental health professionals, including sex therapists and marriage and family therapists, who are dedicated to assisting individuals and couples grappling with complex trauma and mental and sexual health challenges. Its comprehensive nature and engaging content make it an invaluable resource for students as well as advanced mental health clinicians seeking to expand their therapeutic tool kit.

Weight: 352g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032482910