1st Edition
The Leather Couch Clinical Practice with Kinky Clients
By Stefani Goerlich
Copyright 2021
260 Pages
11 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
260 Pages
11 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
260 Pages
11 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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Winner of the 2021 AASECT Book Award!
Winner of the SSTAR Professional Book Award 2021!
Winner of the SASH Media Award 2022!
The Leather Couch provides a comprehensive overview of the BDSM and kink community and guides clinicians on how to meet the unique relational and mental health needs of its members.
The text offers a 101-style introduction to BDSM before delving into... Read more
1. What Does Kinky Look Like? 2. Intersectionality in BDSM 3. Power-Exchange Relationships 4. Morals, Values and Ethics in Kink 5. Myths and Misconceptions 6. Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Assault and Consent in Kink 7. Diagnostics, A Discussion 8. Psychological Benefits 9. Clinical Considerations 10. Best Practices
Biography
Stefani Goerlich is a sex therapist with over 15 years of experience in supporting clients with gender, sexuality, and relationship differences and issues related to these populations as well as the BDSM community around the country.
"Through sitting on the leather coach, Stefani Goerlich takes the therapist/reader on a respectful and immersive journey. She helps us understand our kinky clients, and gives us the tools to be able to join them in their work - compassionately, positively, and well-informed. A must read for all clinicians." - Prem K. Pahwa, LCSW, CST, co-director, The Sexual Health Certificate Program, University of Michigan
