1st Edition
Sin or Salvation Implications for Psychotherapy
1. Introduction Amy Mahoney and Oliva M. Espín 2. Our Inner Black Madonna: Reclaiming Sexuality, Embodying Sacredness Lillian Comas-Díaz 3. Latina Health Activist-Healers Bridging Body and Spirit Irene Lara 4. Five Therapists’ Personal and Professional Reflections and Integration Sally D. Stabb, Debra Mollen, Carmen Cruz, Kelly Simonson, Avni Vyas and Karin H. Bruckner 5. Bridging the Divide: Integrating Lesbian Identity and Orthodox Judaism Judith M. Glassgold 6. What’s Faith Got to Do with It? The Role of Spirituality and Religion in Lesbian and Bisexual Women’s Sexual Satisfaction Brandy L. Smith and Sharon G. Horne 7. Is It Possible for Christian Women to Be Sexual? Amy Mahoney 8. It’s Not Just a Headache, Dear: Why Some Women Say No to Connecting Sex and Spirit Gina Ogden 9. Traditional Religious Doctrine and Women’s Sexuality: Reconciling the Contradictions Judith C. Daniluk and Nicolle Browne
Biography
Amy Mahoney is a mental health consultant and has worked with homeless, mentally ill women for the past 22 years. She is an active member of several professional organizations including the American Psychological Association (APA), the Association of Women in Psychology (AWP) and the American Association of Service Coordinators (AASC).
Oliva M. Espin is Professor Emerita of Women's Studies at San Diego State University and of Psychology at the California School of Professional Pstchology at Alliant International University.She was a pioneer in the theory and practice of feminist therapy with women from different cultural backgrounds.
