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Sexual counseling--a new role for speech pathologists?

G P McCormick

    Journal of Communication Disorders
    |July 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Sexual intercourse impacts marital health and personal worth. Addressing sexual difficulties is crucial for recovery and well-being, especially for patients with aphasia.

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    Area of Science:

    • Human Communication Studies
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Sexuality Research

    Background:

    • Sexual intercourse serves as vital nonverbal communication.
    • Good health enhances personal worth and marital integrity through sexual intimacy.
    • Ill health can lead to unresolved sexual issues, impacting self-esteem and relationships.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the role of sexual intercourse in communication and well-being.
    • To underscore the negative consequences of unresolved sexual difficulties post-illness.
    • To advocate for the integration of sexual counseling in speech pathology.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on sexual communication and health.
    • Analysis of the impact of sexual difficulties on patient recovery and marital dynamics.
    • Discussion of the potential role of speech pathologists in sexual counseling.

    Main Results:

    • Sexual intercourse is integral to personal worth and marital stability during health.
    • Unresolved sexual issues post-illness negatively affect self-esteem, clinical progress, and marital harmony.
    • Speech pathologists are uniquely positioned to address patient sexuality.

    Conclusions:

    • Sexual health is a critical component of overall well-being and recovery.
    • Speech pathologists should consider incorporating sexual counseling into their practice.
    • Addressing sexuality can improve patient outcomes and marital satisfaction.

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