Theraphy Self-Intake Analysis - 1855 Words

Self-Intake Analysis When clients’ disclose concerns of sexual problems in the relationship therapists must take several factors into consideration including begin the process is to have the client(s) fill out a sex-intake analysis that can provide important data regarding multigenerational family myths regarding sex, potential biological factors, sexual history, traumas, and cultural issues. The collective data assists the therapist to engage other professionals that may be needed to properly diagnose and treat the client(s). Ridley (2009) stresses the importance of including medical professionals and other experts when necessary to ensure the physical and emotional safety of the client (p. 3). Proper diagnoses and treatments can have a†¦show more content†¦The lack of desire or arousal can be diagnosed as Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder - 302.72 (APA, pp. 433-436). This is not the norm however and neither is the media’s portrayal. Basson (2007) approaches this assumption from another direction. She believes that the attention must be given â€Å"to the woman’s mental health [which includes]†¦ her energy, self-esteem, body image, feelings of attractiveness, and stress levels† (p. 25). It was so strange to realize that it wasn’t until getting involved with my current husband that I truly believed that I had the right to enjoy my sexuality and to have my needs considered. The lessons I have internalized during the first 34 years of my life are now beginning to fall into context and agree with Basson’s theories. Psychosocial History The psychosocial section was no less emotionally charged than the previous ones. Going through the psychosocial elements of my understanding of sexuality reminded me of Antioch’s Family of Origin course. The questions did not appear emotionally dangerous but as I answered the family of origin and body image questions, I felt shame and judgment. These areas of my life complement each other in so far as the more family judgment I felt, the more I engaged in self-soothing through food. This behavioral pattern is evident in at least four generations of women in my family. I have been aware of the pattern but had not connected it to my sexuality until undertaking the study of human