CG Chapter 5

Question 1

What is the treatment goal?

Answer 1

The overarching concept that drives therapy

Question 2

T or F: Most cases the couple needs to be seen together for sexual issues

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What are the three components of the treatment algorithm?

Answer 3

1. Treatment presenting problems.
2. Treating comorbid problems
3. Treat multiple sexual dysfunctions in the couple in a logical order (pg. 82)

Question 4

What component of sexual dysfunction should be treated first?

Answer 4

Biogenic component (medical issues)

pg. 82

Question 5

What kind of problems should be resolved before sex therapy can be performed?

Answer 5

Severe enough problems such as IPV, other mental health diagnoses, or active/unresolved affairs.

Question 6

T or F: A direct relationship has been shown between ED and Male Hypoactive Sexual Desire Desorder

Answer 6

T

Question 7

In the treatment of heterosexual couples with multiple sexual problems, what should likely be treated first?

Answer 7

absent/low desire first

Question 8

T or F: The traditional approach to sex therapy homework involves personal gain for both partners

Answer 8

F Traditional approach was more one-sided

Question 9

What is the advantage of a treatment grid?

Answer 9

It is a way to keep track of many variables of treatment and allows clients to see the direction of treatment. pg 89

Question 10

What two motivational questions appear to be the most important to ask?

Answer 10

How motivated are you to solve this sexual problem on a scale from 1-10?
How confident are you that you will be able to solve the problem on a scale from 1-10?