Motivation and resistance in sex therapy.
Aspects of motivation and resistance in sex therapy as encountered in single, couples and group treatment are discussed, with emphasis on couples therapy. To a significant extent success in sex therapy depends on patients' sound motivation and minimal resistance. Keeping in mind various forms of motivation and resistance therapists are better equipped to deal with the fears and conflicts of their patients and thus promote their sexual welfare.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008393:Marriage; D009042:Motivation; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*