[Concept and method of treating functional sex disorders--experiences and problems]

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Behavioral Therapy
• Sex Therapy

Context:

• Functional sexual disturbances require specialized treatment approaches.
• Traditional behavior therapy has been expanded to address these complex issues.
• Integrative sexual therapy combines multiple therapeutic modalities.

Purpose:

• To present an enlarged, integrative sexual therapy model.
• To outline a 5-step therapeutic approach including cognitive therapy.
• To highlight modifications in standardized sexual therapy programs.

Summary:

• The integrative sexual therapy approach incorporates communication therapy, conversational psychotherapy, and formation therapy.
• A 5-step process (problem analysis, cause analysis, therapy plan, cognitive therapy, program realization) is detailed, often preceded by a consultation phase.
• Cognitive therapy is identified as the core component, leading to adaptations in existing sexual therapy programs.

Impact:

• Provides a structured, multi-component approach to treating functional sexual disturbances.
• Emphasizes the pivotal role of cognitive therapy in sexual health interventions.
• Offers a framework for modifying and enhancing existing sexual therapeutic protocols.