Section I: Understanding Master Conflict Therapy (MCT) 1. Introduction: Definitions, History, and Influences 2. Key Features of a Master Conflict 3. Master Conflicts Section II: Assessment and Treatment 4. Assessment 5. Treatment Section III: Case Studies 6. Female Sexual Disorders 7. Male Sexual Disorders 8. Selected Sexual Issues Epilogue Index
Stephen J. Betchen, DSW, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, an AAMFT-approved supervisor, and an AASECT diplomate and certified supervisor. He serves as a senior supervisor in the post-graduate Sex Therapy Program at the Council for Relationships and as an adjunct clinical professor in the Department of Couple and Family Therapy at Thomas Jefferson University. He is the author of numerous professional publications on relationships, including the critically acclaimed book, Intrusive Partners-Elusive Mates. Dr. Betchen is an official blogger for PsychologyToday.com and currently maintains a full-time private practice in Cherry Hill, New Jersey specializing in couples/sex therapy.
Heather L. Davidson, EdM, MA, is a licensed professional counselor, an EDMR-certified therapist, and an AASECT-certified sex therapist. Ms. Davidson maintains a full-time private practice in Narberth, Pennsylvania, specializing in couples/sex therapy and trauma-related disorders.
"Welcome to the next generation of sex therapy texts! Betchen and
Davidson have created an innovative practice model that greatly
enhances the quest to integrate sex therapy and couples therapy.
MCT is theoretically rich, drawing upon the influences of some of
the greatest therapy masters. This text belongs on the desk of
every practicing sex/couples therapist."
Daniel N. Watter, EdD, past president, The Society for Sex Therapy
and Research (SSTAR)"Master conflict therapy (MCT) is a fascinating
therapeutic approach, which integrates a variety of systemic and
psychodynamic methods. The therapist exposes the primary conflict
in the individual. This conflict serves to attract partners and
keep them engaged, yet it can trap them in a cycle of
dissatisfaction. Managing rather than eradicating the master
conflict is the objective of treating sexual and relational
problems. This intriguing text is a practical guide for therapists
of all levels of experience."
Nancy Gambescia, PhD, director, Post-Graduate Sex Therapy Program:
Council for Relationships, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania"Rather than
merely focusing on treatment of symptoms of sexual dysfunctions,
Betchen and Davidson aim higher and deeper: they have created a
psychoanalytically-informed assessment and treatment paradigm for
the underlying family of origin dynamics, which create the
foundations for couples' sexual difficulties. My compliments to the
authors on this exceptional book!"
Peggy J. Kleinplatz, PhD, professor and director of Sex and Couples
Therapy Training, University of Ottawa, Canada
Nancy Gambescia, PhD, CST, is a certified sex therapist with 35
years of practice experience, and is the director of the
postgraduate sex therapy program at Council for Relationships in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: “Love the book proposal and feel it is
extremely applicable to the treatment of couple/individual
conflict. I appreciate the depth of understanding of individual
conflict and its impact on the relational system. Also, Dr Betchen
combines bio-psycho-social perspectives with psychodynamic theory.
His training and experience are reflected in his books.”Daniel N.
Watter, EdD, is the president of the Society for Sex Therapy and
Research and is in private practice in Parsippany, NJ, USA: “I am
very excited about the prospect of this book being written. I think
most sex therapy texts lack the depth that this book is suggesting.
This book goes beyond the overly simplistic psychotherapeutic
approaches that characterize the currently available texts.”
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