Poruchy sexuální preference – Weiss Petr (2018)

Sexuality represents one of the fundamental individual and interpersonal motives in the life of every individual. Compared to the important role sexuality plays in personal development, it currently receives relatively little attention in psychology (as well as in other human sciences). This absence significantly affects sexual preference disorders, previously referred to as sexual deviations. Sexual preference disorders (the term paraphilia is also used today) have become a popular topic due to the sensationalism of the media, uniting the sexually majority population in a sense of just condemnation. Additionally, many healthcare professionals may still harbor prejudices and a restrictive view of members of sexual minorities. Besides repression, most civilized countries also provide deviant individuals with the option of treatment. Adequate therapy for sexual deviants is a process demanding both the number and professional expertise of therapists, as well as their time and personal investments. Moreover, only a well-informed therapist can provide appropriate treatment to their deviant clients. The book by a renowned expert offers a comprehensive view of the entire issue, addressing...