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Killing Monsters: Why Children Need Fantasy, Super Heroes, and Make-Believe Violence
by Gerard JonesChildren choose their heroes more carefully than we think. From Pokémon to the rapper Eminem, pop-culture icons are not simply commercial pied pipers who practice mass hypnosis on our youth. Indeed, argues the author of this lively and persuasive paean to the power of popular culture, even trashy or violent entertainment gives children something they need, something that can help both boys and girls develop in a healthy way. Drawing on a wealth of true stories, many gleaned from the fascinating workshops he conducts, and basing his claims on extensive research, including interviews with psychologists and educators, Gerard Jones explains why validating our children's fantasies teaches them to trust their own emotions and build stronger selves.
Kinaesthesia in the Psychology, Philosophy and Culture of Human Experience
by Roger SmithThis accessible book explores the nature and importance of kinaesthesia, considering how action, agency and movement intertwine and are fundamental in feeling embodied in the world. Bringing together psychological, philosophical and cultural perspectives, the book examines the subjective feeling of movement in a cross-disciplinary manner. It discusses kinaesthesia through the framework of embodied cognition and outlines how contemporary discussion in psychology and phenomenology can inform our understanding of everyday experience. The book also sketches a framework for full appreciation of the sense of movement in performance and cultural life, discussing how a sense of movement is central to one’s agency. It is composed in four ‘movements’, aiming to achieve a connected and original argument for why movement matters, an argument exemplified in dance. The first movement explains the science of kinaesthesia and the history of the concept to a discussion of current thought informed by phenomenology and embodied cognition, the second quiet movement reflects on the psychological and philosophical dimensions of the sense of movement, the third movement turns to the culture of movement in dance and walking, and the fourth rests with the pleasures of movement, and emphasizes the social dimensions of movement in gesture and agency. This wide-ranging book is a must-read for all those interested in the psychology of movement, embodied cognition, performance studies and the interaction between psychology and dance. It will also be of interest to students and practitioners of embodied movement and dance practice therapies.
Kind Words for Unkind Days: A Guide To Surviving And Thriving In Difficult Times
by Jayne HardyA practical pick-me-up for life’s tough days, this book is the perfect guide to help you feel happier, healthier and calmer.
Kind of Sort of Fine
by Spencer HallSenior year changes everything for two teens in this poignant, funny coming-of-age story that looks at what happens when the image everyone has of us no longer matches who we really are.Senior year of high school is full of changes. For Hayley Mills, these changes aren&’t exactly welcome. All she wants is for everyone to forget about her very public breakdown and remember her as the overachiever she once was—and who she&’s determined to be again. But it&’s difficult to be seen as a go-getter when she&’s forced into TV Production class with all the slackers like Lewis Holbrook. For Lewis, though, this is going to be his year. After a summer spent binging 80s movies, he&’s ready to upgrade from the role of self-described fat, funny sidekick to leading man of his own life—including getting the girl. The only thing standing in his way is, well, himself. When the two are partnered up in class, neither is particularly thrilled. But then they start making mini documentaries about their classmates&’ hidden talents, and suddenly Hayley is getting attention for something other than her breakdown, and Lewis isn&’t just a background character anymore. It seems like they&’re both finally getting what they want—except what happens when who you&’ve become isn&’t who you really are?
Kinder von Eltern mit psychischen Erkrankungen: State of the Art für Psychotherapeutinnen, Pädiaterinnen, Pädagoginnen (essentials)
by Hanna Christiansen Bernd Röhrle Julia Fahrer Markus Stracke Lisa-Marie DobenerPsychische Erkrankungen sind häufig. Weltweit leben ca. 25 % aller Kinder mit einem psychisch erkrankten Elternteil zusammen. Diese Kinder haben ein erhöhtes Risiko, psychische Störungen zu entwickeln und stellen so eine besondere Risikogruppe dar. Gleichzeitig gibt es für diese Zielgruppe kaum präventive Interventionsangebote. Zudem sind Studien selten, die die Mechanismen und Interventionsmöglichkeiten im Zusammenhang mit der transgenerationalen Transmission psychischer Störungen untersuchen. Das Buch fasst den aktuellen Stand der Forschung zu dem Thema prägnant zusammen und stellt ausgewählte Forschungsprogramme zur verbesserten Versorgung betroffener Familien vor sowie aktuelle Präventionsansätze.
Kinder- und Jugendhilferecht: Ein Überblick für Pädagogen, Psychologen, Kinderärzte und Politiker (essentials)
by Manfred GüntherDer Autor stellt den komplexen Themenbereich Kinder- und Jugendrecht mit dem SGB VIII im Mittelpunkt übersichtlich und kompakt vor. Analysen und Kommentierung sind durchweg praxisfokussiert. Er verzichtet weitgehend auf Juristendeutsch und auf Paragrafenzitate. So erhalten die Leser*innen – sorgeberechtigte Eltern, andere Erziehungsberechtigte, Sozialpädagog*innen in Einrichtungen, Studierende, interessierte junge Menschen und nicht zuletzt die engagierten Jugendhilfe-„Lobbyist*innen“ in den Ausschüssen – einen schnellen, profunden Überblick über die wesentlichen politik- und praxisrelevanten Positionen über Angebote und Leistungen des gesamten deutschen Kinder- und Jugendhilferechts.
Kinder- und Jugendhilferecht: Ein Überblick für Pädagogen, Psychologen, Kinderärzte und Politiker (essentials)
by Manfred GüntherUnter Berücksichtigung des KJSG von Juni 2021 stellt der Autor das Kinder- und Jugendrecht mit dem SGB VIII im Mittelpunkt übersichtlich und kompakt vor. Analysen und Kommentierung erscheinen durchweg aktuell und verständlich, denn er verzichtet weitestgehend aufs Juristendeutsch. So erhalten die Leser*innen – sorgeberechtigte Eltern, andere Erziehungsberechtigte, betroffene junge Menschen, Sozialpädagog*innen in Einrichtungen, Studierende – und nicht zuletzt die engagierten „Lobbyist*innen“ in den Jugendhilfeausschüssen – einen schnellen, profunden Überblick über die wesentlichen politik- und praxisrelevanten Positionen; im Fokus stehen die Rechtsansprüche: Angebote, Leistungen sowie wichtige und nützliche Allgemeine Vorschriften des deutschen Sozialgesetzbuchs Kinder- und Jugendhilfe.
Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie für Gesundheitsberufe, Erzieher und Pädagogen
by Elisabeth HöwlerDieses Buch richtet sich an alle Erzieher, Pädagogen, Ergotherapeuten, Logopäden, Physiotherapeuten und Pflegende, die mit Kindern und Jugendlichen mit psychischen Störungen arbeiten. Die erfahrene Autorin beschreibt die häufigsten Krankheitsbilder anhand von zahlreichen Fallbeispielen und gibt für den professionellen Umgang mit den Betroffenen hilfreiche Praxistipps. So lernen Sie, wie Sie bei Ihrer therapeutischen und pädagogischen Arbeit u.a. die psychische Gesundheit von Kindern und Jugendlichen fördern können.
Kinderalltag
by Heidi KellerDie Kindheit wird von kulturellen Mustern geprägt. Nur wenn diese unterschiedlichen Muster akzeptiert werden, kann Integration gelingen. Heidi Keller und ihr Team haben zwei grundlegende, im ersten Lebensjahr angelegte Muster identifiziert und diese Erkenntnisse verständlich und praxisnah aufbereitet. Ziel der Autoren ist es, Kinderpsychotherapeuten, Kindergärtnerinnen, Erzieherinnen und Eltern für die eigene, kulturell geprägte Wahrnehmung sowie die Akzeptanz anderer kultureller Praktiken als gleichberechtigte Lebensformen zu sensibilisieren.
Kinderculture
by Shirley R. SteinbergAmerica is a corporatized society defined by a culture of consumerism, and the youth market is one of the groups that corporations target most. By marketing directly to children, through television, movies, radio, video games, toys, books, and fast food, advertisers have produced a "kinderculture. ” In this eye-opening book, editor Shirley R. Steinberg reveals the profound impact that our purchasing-obsessed culture has on our children and argues that the experience of childhood has been reshaped into something that is prefabricated. Analyzing the pervasive influence of these corporate productions, top experts in the fields of education, sociology, communications, and cultural studies contribute incisive essays that students, parents, educators, and general readers will find insightful and entertaining. Including seven new chapters, this third edition is thoroughly updated with examinations of the icons that shape the values and consciousness of today’s children, including Twilight, True Blood, and vampires, hip hop, Hannah Montana, Disney, and others.
Kindergarten Transition and Readiness: Promoting Cognitive, Social-Emotional, and Self-Regulatory Development
by Andrew J. Mashburn Jennifer LoCasale-Crouch Katherine C. PearsThis book presents a comprehensive overview of children’s transitions to kindergarten as well as proven strategies that promote their readiness. It presents theories and research to help understand children’s development during the early childhood years. It describes evidence-based interventions that support children in developmental areas essential to school success, including cognitive, social-emotional, and self-regulatory skills. Chapters review prekindergarten readiness programs designed to promote continuity of learning in anticipation of the higher grades and discuss transitional concerns of special populations, such as non-native speakers, children with visual and other disabilities, and children with common temperamental issues. The volume concludes with examples of larger-scale systemic approaches to supporting children’s development during the transition to kindergarten, describing a coherent system of early childhood education that promotes long-term development. Featured topics include:Consistency in children’s classroom experiences and implications for early childhood development.Changes in school readiness in U.S. kindergarteners.Effective transitions to kindergarten for low-income children.The transition into kindergarten for English language learners.The role of close teacher-child relationships during the transition into kindergarten.Children’s temperament and its effect on their kindergarten transitions.Kindergarten Transition and Readiness is a must-have resource for researchers, clinicians and related professionals, and graduate students in child and school psychology, educational psychology, social work, special education, and early childhood education.
Kindesmisshandlung: Medizinische Diagnostik, Intervention und rechtliche Grundlagen
by Bernd Herrmann Reinhard B. Dettmeyer Sibylle Banaschak Ute ThyenDas bewährte Fachbuch zum Kinderschutz in der Medizin bietet Strategien für den Umgang mit Verdachtsfällen von Kindesmisshandlung und -vernachlässigung, fundierte fachliche Grundlagen für die Diagnose, Sicherheit in Rechtsfragen und erprobte Konzepte für die Intervention. Fundierte somatische Diagnostik Leitliniengerecht, hohe EvidenzRationale diagnostische StrategienForensische BefundsicherungKinder- und jugendgynäkologische Grundlagen Umsichtige Intervention & Prävention Gesprächsführung mit Eltern, Kindern und JugendlichenInterdisziplinäre Netzwerke schaffen und nutzenFrühe Hilfen und KinderschutzSchutzkonzepte für den Umgang mit Missbrauch in Institutionen Gesellschaftliche und rechtliche Grundlagen Auszüge wichtigster GesetzeGesetzlicher Opferschutz, psychosoziale Folgen Kompakt und praxisrelevant Korrekte Anamnese und DokumentationMerkblätter, Checklisten, InternetadressenPraxistipps, Differenzialdiagnosen und Fallstricke Vom „unguten Gefühl“ zu evidenzbasiertem Handeln. Unter Berücksichtigung der aktuellen Literatur, Gesetze und Rechtsprechung sowie der neuen nationalen AWMF S3+ Kinderschutzleitlinie und internationaler Leitlinien. Das erste deutschsprachige Handbuch für fachgerechte medizinische Diagnostik und Intervention. Das notwendige „Handwerkszeug“ für Ärzte und andere Gesundheitsberufe, um in der täglichen Praxis die richtigen Entscheidungen zu treffen. Als bewährter Leitfaden, Ratgeber und Nachschlagewerk für Ärzte, aber auch alle anderen beteiligten Fachleute im Kinderschutz: Juristen, Polizei, Jugendämter, Beratungsstellen. Mit allen relevanten Inhalten für Basis- und Aufbaukurs des Zertifikatslehrganges Kinderschutzmedizin der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Kinderschutz in der Medizin (DGKiM).Mit eLernkarten „Flashcards“ zur Vorbereitung auf die Zertifikatsprüfung Kinderschutzmedizin der DGKiM.
Kindfulness: Be a true friend to yourself - with mindful self-compassion
by Padraig O'MorainThe Irish Times top 10 bestseller. <P><P>Do you criticise yourself on a daily basis? Are you always comparing yourself to others? Kindfulness is there for you. This practical, uplifting guide combines the two hot topics of the moment: mindfulness and self-compassion. From the author of Mindfulness on the Go and Mindfulness for Worriers, this book teaches you how to make mindfulness your ally in everyday life, ways to accept who you are and how to lower anxiety and stress levels through a range of simple exercises. In today's chaotic world, it seems that everyone could benefit from joining the kindfulness movement. <P><P>Psychotherapist Padraig O'Morain believes that through the art of self-care and ensuring that you are living in the present, you can dispel the negativity in your life. As a result of loving and accepting yourself a little bit more, you will improve your relationships with others and become a more compassionate and happier human being.' <P><P>Psychologists agree that there are many real benefits - kindfulness can reduce depression and anxiety, improve relationships and leave you able to pursue your goals.' - Stella Magazine, The Telegraph <P><P>'Being kind to yourself is therapy for the soul.' - The Independent
Kindfulness: Be a true friend to yourself - with mindful self-compassion
by Padraig O'MorainThe Irish Times top 10 bestseller.Do you criticise yourself on a daily basis? Are you always comparing yourself to others? Kindfulness is there for you. This practical, uplifting guide combines the two hot topics of the moment: mindfulness and self-compassion. From the author of Mindfulness on the Go and Mindfulness for Worriers, this book teaches you how to make mindfulness your ally in everyday life, ways to accept who you are and how to lower anxiety and stress levels through a range of simple exercises. In today's chaotic world, it seems that everyone could benefit from joining the kindfulness movement.Psychotherapist Padraig O'Morain believes that through the art of self-care and ensuring that you are living in the present, you can dispel the negativity in your life. As a result of loving and accepting yourself a little bit more, you will improve your relationships with others and become a more compassionate and happier human being.'Psychologists agree that there are many real benefits - kindfulness can reduce depression and anxiety, improve relationships and leave you able to pursue your goals.' - Stella Magazine, The Telegraph'Being kind to yourself is therapy for the soul.' - The Independent
Kindfulness: Be a true friend to yourself - with mindful self-compassion
by Padraig O'MorainBy uniting mindfulness and self-compassion, this practical guide on the benefits of kindness is filled with simple tips and anecdotes will help you live a happier, more fulfilling life.Do you criticise yourself on a daily basis? Are you always comparing yourself to others? Kindfulness is there for you. This practical, uplifting guide combines the two hot topics of the moment: mindfulness and self-compassion. From the author of Mindfulness on the Go and Mindfulness for Worriers, this book teaches you how to make mindfulness your ally in everyday life, ways to accept who you are and how to lower anxiety and stress levels through a range of simple exercises. In today's chaotic world, it seems that everyone could benefit from joining the kindfulness movement.Psychotherapist Padraig O'Morain believes that through the art of self-care and ensuring that you are living in the present, you can dispel the negativity in your life. As a result of loving and accepting yourself a little bit more, you will improve your relationships with others and become a more compassionate and happier human being.(P)2018 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Kindliche Kompetenzen: Was Eltern in den ersten Lebensjahren an ihrem Kind beobachten können
by Arnold LohausIn diesem Sachbuch erfahren Sie als Eltern, welche psychosozialen Kompetenzen sich im Vorschulalter entwickeln und wie Sie die Entwicklung konkret beobachten können. Die Darstellung umfasst drei Altersbereiche: (1) Erstes Lebensjahr, (2) zweites und drittes Lebensjahr sowie (3) viertes und fünftes Lebensjahr. Für jedes Lebensalter erfahren Sie von wichtigen Entwicklungsthemen (Sprachverständnis, Bindung, Schlaf-Wach-Rhythmus, Selbstkonzept etc.). Zu jedem Entwicklungsthema finden Sie kurze Hintergrundinformationen. Danach lesen Sie, was Sie bei Ihrem Kind konkret beobachten können und was das für Sie bedeuten könnte. Das Ziel ist es, die Aufmerksamkeit auf die vielfältigen Kompetenzen zu lenken, die Kinder schon in den ersten Lebensjahren an den Tag legen, und das Auge dafür zu schulen, die vielfältigen Entwicklungsveränderungen von Kindern bewusst wahrzunehmen und auch Ideen dafür zu bekommen, Kinder gezielt in ihrer Entwicklung zu fördern. Aus dem Inhalt: 50 Entwicklungsthemen in den ersten fünf Lebensjahren mit einer Schwerpunktsetzung auf die psychosoziale Entwicklung: sprachliche, kognitive, emotionale und soziale Entwicklung. Der Autor: Arnold Lohaus ist Professor für Entwicklungspsychologie und Entwicklungspsychopathologie an der Universität Bielefeld und Autor zahlreicher Buch- und Zeitschriftenpublikationen.
Kindness in Leadership
by Michael Thomas Gay Haskins Lalit JohriIn a global climate of increasing complexity and uncertainty, there have been calls for a more responsible form of leadership in business and society. The relationship between kindness and leadership is therefore a topic of fundamental importance for our well-being as individuals, for the success of our organisations, and for the future of our global community. Kindness in Leadership is one of the first books to explore both the concept and practice of kindness in leadership and consider them in different societal and organisational settings. Its uniqueness lies in combining an innovative mix of personal views from leaders with explorations of organisational philosophies and practices. It opens with a definition of kindness and its contours and underpinnings. It then explores the importance of kindness within different organisations, parts of the world, economic strata, age groups and genders, drawing on research on organisational compassion and neuroscience. In order to support learning, each chapter is supported by a series of questions for consideration and discussion. This will be a stimulating and thought-provoking read for a wide audience of practicing managers and leaders in organisations of all shapes and sizes, for academics involved in educating for leadership, and for students aspiring to develop their own kind and compassionate leadership style.
Kinds Come First: Age, Gender, Class, and Ethnicity Give Meaning to Measures (The\mit Press Ser.)
by Jerome KaganAn argument that the meaning of a psychological or biological measure depends on the age, gender class, and ethnicity of the human subject.In Kinds Come First, the distinguished psychologist Jerome Kagan argues that—contrary to the common assumption—age, gender, social class, and ethnicity affect the outcomes of psychological measures, and he questions the popular practice that uses statistical procedures to remove the effects of these categories to confirm a favored predictor-outcome relation. The idea that psychological measures have meanings that transcend the kinds of subjects, Kagan writes, reflects a premature hope of discovering broadly generalizable conclusions. In Kinds Come First, Kagan hopes to persuade investigators otherwise.Kagan examines the unique properties of the four categories, making the case that life stage, gender, class, and ethnicity affect psychological measures in complex, nontrivial ways. He discusses the relevance of a person's developmental stage to many outcomes, focusing on the interval from five to twelve months, when working memory and the ability to relate the past to the present expands. He cites evidence suggesting that a person's gender, class of rearing, and ethnicity, within a particular society, are better predictors of health, arrest record, cognitive skills, and current life satisfaction than either their genomes or answers to a personality questionnaire. Finally, Kagan argues, the biological properties that are more common in one gender, class, or ethnic group, are not a defensible basis for restricting access to an educational program, vocation, or position of authority. A society can ignore such differences in order to honor an ethical imperative for equality without incurring serious costs.
Kinds of Minds: Toward an Understanding of Consciousness
by Daniel C. DennettCombining ideas from philosophy, artificial intelligence, and neurobiology, Daniel Dennett leads the reader on a fascinating journey of inquiry, exploring such intriguing possibilities as: Can any of us really know what is going on in someone else’s mind? What distinguishes the human mind from the minds of animals, especially those capable of complex behavior? If such animals, for instance, were magically given the power of language, would their communities evolve an intelligence as subtly discriminating as ours? Will robots, once they have been endowed with sensory systems like those that provide us with experience, ever exhibit the particular traits long thought to distinguish the human mind, including the ability to think about thinking? Dennett addresses these questions from an evolutionary perspective. Beginning with the macromolecules of DNA and RNA, the author shows how, step-by-step, animal life moved from the simple ability to respond to frequently recurring environmental conditions to much more powerful ways of beating the odds, ways of using patterns of past experience to predict the future in never-before-encountered situations. Whether talking about robots whose video-camera ”eyes” give us the powerful illusion that ”there is somebody in there” or asking us to consider whether spiders are just tiny robots mindlessly spinning their webs of elegant design, Dennett is a master at finding and posing questions sure to stimulate and even disturb.
Kinds of Minds: Toward an Understanding of Consciousness
by Daniel Clement DennettCombining ideas from philosophy, artificial intelligence, and neurobiology, Daniel Dennett leads the reader on a journey of inquiry, exploring such intriguing possibilities as: Can any of us really know what is going on in someone else's mind?
King Tut Helps Ming Stay Weird (Helper Hounds)
by Caryn RivadeneiraMing often gets teased for being "weird." His curious mind and wild imagination make him extra nervous for his school's upcoming lockdown drill after a deadly dance hall shooting. His teacher calls the Helper Hounds to help calm his nerves and King Tut comes to the rescue! King Tut knows all about being weird—she's been in some scary situations herself after being abandoned under a bridge as a puppy. King Tut helps Ming and his classmates through the lockdown drill. Discover how King Tut helps Ming and his friends see the beauty in being "weird."
King Warrior Magician Lover: Rediscovering the Archetypes of the Mature Masculine
by Robert Moore Douglas GilletteThe bestselling, widely heralded, jungian introduction to the psychological foundation of a mature, authentic, and revitalized masculinity.
Kingdom of Play: What Ball-bouncing Octopuses, Belly-flopping Monkeys, and Mud-sliding Elephants Reveal about Life Itself
by David ToomeyThis &“delightful…compelling&” (Scientific American) and revelatory look at the science behind why animals play &“will fill you with joy and wonder&” (Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus).Acclaimed science writer David Toomey takes us on a fast-paced and entertaining tour of playful animals and the scientists who study them. From octopuses on Australia&’s Great Barrier Reef to meerkats in the Kalahari Desert to brown bears on Alaska&’s Aleutian Islands, we follow adventurous researchers as they design and conduct experiments seeking answers to new, intriguing questions: When did play first appear in animals? How does play develop the brain, and how did it evolve? Are the songs and aerial acrobatics of birds the beginning of avian culture? Is fairness in dog play the foundation of canine ethics? And does play direct and possibly accelerate evolution? Monkeys belly flop, dolphins tail-walk, elephants mud-slide, crows dive-bomb, and octopuses bounce balls. These activities are various, but all are play, and as Toomey explains, animal play can be defined as a distinct behavior that is ongoing and open-ended, purposeless and provisional—rather like natural selection. Through a close examination of both natural selection and play, Toomey argues that life itself is fundamentally playful. A &“lively, informative, and scientifically entertaining animal behavior study&” (Kirkus Reviews) Kingdom of Play is an illuminating—and yes, playful—look at a little-known aspect of the animal kingdom.
Kings Park Psychiatric Center (Images of Modern America)
by Tammy Rebello L.F. BlanchardKings Park Psychiatric Center, or "the Psych Center" as it is known locally, was unique for its time, as its focus was on patient care and making the hospital as "homelike" as possible. The facility was made up of a series of smaller buildings to give the feeling of community to the patients and staff alike, and both men and women were treated fairly and humanely. Long Island was home to many immigrants, some of whom had difficulty adjusting to life in the United States. This unique population led to interesting personal stories of those who worked at this facility, those who were institutionalized, and their families. The authors took the time to listen to their stories and endeavored to understand their pasts and recognize how these events continue to influence the mental-health industry today. Pictured throughout are the physical relics of the now-abandoned Psych Center, where these stories unfurled.
Kink-Affirming Practice: Culturally Competent Therapy from the Leather Chair
by Stefani GoerlichKink-Affirming Practice is an essential guide on how clinicians can ethically and effectively integrate elements of their client’s BSDM identities and practices into their treatment planning, creative interventions, and client self-care. Embracing both an anthropological understanding of this diverse yet still marginalized community, as well as a sex-positive approach to mental health, Stefani Goerlich recognizes the ways in which specific power exchange dynamics can evoke positive behavioral changes in clients, and guides the reader in how to integrate these concepts into their clinical work. Chapters discuss the foundations of BDSM, what is meant by kink-affirming practice, the purpose of claiming power and ceding control, integrating and reclaiming identities, dominant/submissive personas, and the benefits of caregiving kink, such as pet play. It practically discusses how to conduct a kink-affirming risk assessment, as well as exploring topics like ethical and health boundary setting, how to gain informed consent, and the unique issues that arise when clinicians catch themselves romancing the kink. This book is invaluable reading for professionals working with clients who engage in BDSM activities, such as marriage and family therapists, sex therapists, clinical social workers, and counselors. It may also be useful reading for students on both undergraduate and graduate level human sexuality and sexuality courses.