Kenneth S. Pope, PhD, ABPP, is a licensed psychologist and an author and coauthor of many books, including Speaking the Unspoken: Breaking the Silence, Myths, andTaboos That Hurt Therapists and Patients (with Nayeli Y. Chavez-Due amp ntilde as, Hector Y. Adames, Janet L. Sonne, and Beverly A. Greene, 2 23). His awards include the APA Award for Distinguished Contributions to Public Service, the APA Division 2 (Society of Clinical Psychology) Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Clinical Psychology, the Canadian Psychological Associationʼs John C. Service Member of the Year Award, and the Ontario Psychological Associationʼs Barbara Wand Award for significant contribution to excellence in professional ethics and standards.Nayeli Y. Chavez-Due amp ntilde as, PhD, is a professor at The Chicago School, College of Professional Psychology, where she leads the concentration in Latinx mental health in the Counseling Psychology Department. She is also the codirector of the IC-RACE Lab (Immigration Critical Race and Cultural Equity Lab) and has coauthored several books, including Speaking the Unspoken: Breaking the Silence, Myths, and Taboos That Hurt Therapists and Patients (with Kenneth S. Pope, Hector Y. Adames, Janet L. Sonne, and Beverly A. Greene, 2 23). Her awards include the 2 8 APA Distinguished Citizen Psychologist Award and the 2 23 Distinguished Professional Career Award from the National Latinx Psychological Association.Hector Y. Adames, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist and a professor at The Chicago School, College of Professional Psychology, and the codirector of the IC-RACE Lab (Immigration Critical Race and Cultural Equity Lab). Dr. Adames has coauthored several books, including Speaking the Unspoken: Breaking the Silence, Myths, and Taboos That Hurt Therapists and Patients (with Kenneth S. Pope, Nayeli Y. Chavez-Due amp ntilde as, Janet L. Sonne, and Beverly A. Greene, 2 23). His awards include the 2 8 Distinguished Emerging Professional Research Award from the Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity and Race (APA Division 45) and a 2 2 Presidential Citation award by APA.

• DedicationAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: The Elephant in the Therapy Office PART I. A POSITIVE APPROACH TO THERAPISTS' SEXUAL FEELINGS AND FANTASIESChapter . A Positive, Open, and Honest Approach to Therapists' Sexual Feelings Chapter 2. Influential Therapists Who Have Engaged in Sex with Clients, And Why It Matters: The Importance of Sociohistorical Context Chapter 3. Therapists' Sexual FantasiesChapter 4. Exploring Power, Sex, Gender, Sexual Orientation, and Race in Therapists amp rsquo Sexual Feelings and Fantasies PART II. THERAPIST-PATIENT SEXUAL INVOLVEMENTChapter 5. How Therapist-Patient Sex Harms Patients: A Review of the Research and Other Sources of Information Chapter . Therapist Vulnerabilities PART III. FORENSIC COMPETENCEChapter 7. Reactions, Biases, and the Basics of Participating in Forensic Work Involving Therapists-Patient Sex Chapter 8. The Therapist as Witness: Indispensable First Steps When Working With Attorneys Chapter 9. Conducting a Forensic Psychological Assessment and Preparing a ReportChapter . Testifying Effectively: Navigating Humility, Responsibility, and Both Cognitive and Emotional BiasPART IV. INFORMED CONSENT RESOURCESResource A. Informed Consent for Forensic Assessment (With Special Attention to Issues of Therapist-Patient Sexual Involvement)Resource B. Informed Consent Issues for Providing Therapy to Patients Who Have Been Sexually Involved with a Prior TherapistPART V. RESOURCES FOR REVIEWING TREATMENT PLANS, NOTES, AND CHARTSResource C. Points to Consider When Reviewing the Treatment Plan of a Patient with A History of Sexual Involvement with a Previous TherapistResource D. Guidelines for Reviewing a Prior Therapist's Treatment Notes and Chart MaterialsPART VI. RESOURCES ON PREPARING FOR DEPOSITION AND CROSS EXAMINATIONResource E. Ten Questions to Help Therapists Prepare for Deposition and Cross-ExaminationResource F. Cross-Examination Questions for Therapists Who Testify About a Patient's Sexual Involvement with a TherapistPART VII. RESOURCE FOR SUBPOENAS AND COMPELLED TESTIMONYResource G. Strategies for Private Practitioners Coping with Subpoenas or Compelled Testimony for Client/Patient Records or Test Data or Test MaterialsReferencesIndexAbout the Authors

In this comprehensive review, the authors approach a complex and emotionally challenging topic with wisdom and clarity. This book is filled with useful prompts for self-reflection that should be required reading for all therapists, as well as detailed practical advice for those doing forensic evaluations and expert testimony. A text for all mental health practitioners. - Judith L. Herman, MD, Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA, United States Dr. Pope and colleagues have produced a brave and searching work on an issue of critical importance to mental health professionals in every specialty area. It has long been a fantasy of my own that someone would write a book like this-one catering so directly to the needs of forensic practitioners as well as others. All readers will appreciate this book amp rsquo s wealth of appended practical resources. - Eric Y. Drogin, JD, PhD, ABPP, Forensic, Harvard Medical School Former President, Cambridge, MA, United States; American Board of Forensic Psychology Former Chair, American Psychological Association Committee on Professional Practice and Standards What a book! This brave and highly accessible work humanizes therapists amp rsquo sexual feelings and fantasies in the context of culture, research, and the standard of care. Therapists and expert witnesses will find this meticulously researched book indispensable. I am delighted to have this groundbreaking resource for my clinical and forensic practice, supervision, and teaching. - Julie Goldenson, PhD, Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development, University of Toronto, ON, Canada Pope, Chavez-Due amp ntilde as, and Adames have done it again! These authors consistently set the bar for foundational texts that train psychologists and mental health providers. Their previous books on ethics and taboo topics in therapy are groundbreaking, helping us understand complex issues and develop ethically humane and socially just practices. Their latest volume, Therapists amp rsquo Sexual Feelings and Fantasies, is a unique and indispensable resource that explores aspects often neglected in other works, such as power dynamics, gender, race, and sexual orientation. The authors masterfully contextualize the ethical and legal issues surrounding therapist amp ndash client sexual interactions. I appreciate the accessible language, real-life examples, and helpful resources typical of their work. This book is simply terrific. It is a foundational and innovative text that sets a new standard in the field and is a must-read for practitioners of any theoretical orientation. - Helen A. Neville, PhD, Professor, Educational Psychology and African American Studies 2024 President, Society of Counseling Psychology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, United States Therapists amp rsquo Sexual Feelings and Fantasies addresses the challenging topic of therapists amp rsquo sexual feelings about people with whom they work. It offers a much-needed, contemporary, expansive perspective. It provides a positive, normalizing, and realistic consideration of sexual feelings, including vulnerabilities. This extraordinary contribution gives readers a remarkable set of resources and tools to help deal with clinical and forensic work in this area. The authors, who are ethicists, provide rich, thought-provoking questions. This book is a superb treasure beneficial for all practitioners. I give it my highest recommendation. - Melba J. T. Vasquez, PhD, ABPP, independent practice, Austin, TX, United States; Former President, American Psychological Association This book goes beyond what we all learn about boundary violations, emphasizing the personal skill and professional competence that is required to embrace and manage our natural but conflictual sexual feelings in relating to our patients. The authors promote systematic personal reflection throughout the book and delineate potential vulnerabilities to problematic relationships. The one book every therapist should read. - Jon G. Allen, PhD, Clinical Professor, Voluntary Faculty, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States In this courageous book, the authors provide nuanced and informed discussion and resources to help therapists and forensic evaluators wade through the maelstrom of romantic and sexual feelings. They discuss the deplorable intellectual history of therapist amp ndash patient sexual involvement, and the ongoing vulnerabilities of contemporary therapists. They provide honest acknowledgment of intense therapist reactions, while describing steps to avoid the sexual and/or emotional abuse of patients. They also cover forensic issues in cases of suspected therapist amp ndash patient sex, provide evolving resources for informed consent, the review of treatment plans, and other practical matters that will help make psychotherapy a healthier arena for therapists and patients alike. - Etzel Cardeña, PhD, Thorsen Professor in Psychology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden This book addresses one of the key neglected issues in practicing ethically and effectively. Its combination of experience, a willingness to approach very sensitive topics, and practical guidelines should be required reading for all psychotherapists in training. In fact, there are few psychotherapists, however long they have practiced and whatever their theoretical persuasion, who will not benefit from studying the advice and resources it contains. - Chris R. Brewin, PhD, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology, University College London, United Kingdom

Kenneth S. Pope, PhD, ABPP, is a licensed psychologist and an author and coauthor of many books, including Speaking the Unspoken: Breaking the Silence, Myths, andTaboos That Hurt Therapists and Patients (with Nayeli Y. Chavez-Due amp ntilde as, Hector Y. Adames, Janet L. Sonne, and Beverly A. Greene, 2 23). His awards include the APA Award for Distinguished Contributions to Public Service, the APA Division 2 (Society of Clinical Psychology) Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Clinical Psychology, the Canadian Psychological Associationʼs John C. Service Member of the Year Award, and the Ontario Psychological Associationʼs Barbara Wand Award for significant contribution to excellence in professional ethics and standards.Nayeli Y. Chavez-Due amp ntilde as, PhD, is a professor at The Chicago School, College of Professional Psychology, where she leads the concentration in Latinx mental health in the Counseling Psychology Department. She is also the codirector of the IC-RACE Lab (Immigration Critical Race and Cultural Equity Lab) and has coauthored several books, including Speaking the Unspoken: Breaking the Silence, Myths, and Taboos That Hurt Therapists and Patients (with Kenneth S. Pope, Hector Y. Adames, Janet L. Sonne, and Beverly A. Greene, 2 23). Her awards include the 2 8 APA Distinguished Citizen Psychologist Award and the 2 23 Distinguished Professional Career Award from the National Latinx Psychological Association.Hector Y. Adames, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist and a professor at The Chicago School, College of Professional Psychology, and the codirector of the IC-RACE Lab (Immigration Critical Race and Cultural Equity Lab). Dr. Adames has coauthored several books, including Speaking the Unspoken: Breaking the Silence, Myths, and Taboos That Hurt Therapists and Patients (with Kenneth S. Pope, Nayeli Y. Chavez-Due amp ntilde as, Janet L. Sonne, and Beverly A. Greene, 2 23). His awards include the 2 8 Distinguished Emerging Professional Research Award from the Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity and Race (APA Division 45) and a 2 2 Presidential Citation award by APA.

• DedicationAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: The Elephant in the Therapy Office PART I. A POSITIVE APPROACH TO THERAPISTS' SEXUAL FEELINGS AND FANTASIESChapter . A Positive, Open, and Honest Approach to Therapists' Sexual Feelings Chapter 2. Influential Therapists Who Have Engaged in Sex with Clients, And Why It Matters: The Importance of Sociohistorical Context Chapter 3. Therapists' Sexual FantasiesChapter 4. Exploring Power, Sex, Gender, Sexual Orientation, and Race in Therapists amp rsquo Sexual Feelings and Fantasies PART II. THERAPIST-PATIENT SEXUAL INVOLVEMENTChapter 5. How Therapist-Patient Sex Harms Patients: A Review of the Research and Other Sources of Information Chapter . Therapist Vulnerabilities PART III. FORENSIC COMPETENCEChapter 7. Reactions, Biases, and the Basics of Participating in Forensic Work Involving Therapists-Patient Sex Chapter 8. The Therapist as Witness: Indispensable First Steps When Working With Attorneys Chapter 9. Conducting a Forensic Psychological Assessment and Preparing a ReportChapter . Testifying Effectively: Navigating Humility, Responsibility, and Both Cognitive and Emotional BiasPART IV. INFORMED CONSENT RESOURCESResource A. Informed Consent for Forensic Assessment (With Special Attention to Issues of Therapist-Patient Sexual Involvement)Resource B. Informed Consent Issues for Providing Therapy to Patients Who Have Been Sexually Involved with a Prior TherapistPART V. RESOURCES FOR REVIEWING TREATMENT PLANS, NOTES, AND CHARTSResource C. Points to Consider When Reviewing the Treatment Plan of a Patient with A History of Sexual Involvement with a Previous TherapistResource D. Guidelines for Reviewing a Prior Therapist's Treatment Notes and Chart MaterialsPART VI. RESOURCES ON PREPARING FOR DEPOSITION AND CROSS EXAMINATIONResource E. Ten Questions to Help Therapists Prepare for Deposition and Cross-ExaminationResource F. Cross-Examination Questions for Therapists Who Testify About a Patient's Sexual Involvement with a TherapistPART VII. RESOURCE FOR SUBPOENAS AND COMPELLED TESTIMONYResource G. Strategies for Private Practitioners Coping with Subpoenas or Compelled Testimony for Client/Patient Records or Test Data or Test MaterialsReferencesIndexAbout the Authors

In this comprehensive review, the authors approach a complex and emotionally challenging topic with wisdom and clarity. This book is filled with useful prompts for self-reflection that should be required reading for all therapists, as well as detailed practical advice for those doing forensic evaluations and expert testimony. A text for all mental health practitioners. - Judith L. Herman, MD, Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA, United States Dr. Pope and colleagues have produced a brave and searching work on an issue of critical importance to mental health professionals in every specialty area. It has long been a fantasy of my own that someone would write a book like this-one catering so directly to the needs of forensic practitioners as well as others. All readers will appreciate this book amp rsquo s wealth of appended practical resources. - Eric Y. Drogin, JD, PhD, ABPP, Forensic, Harvard Medical School Former President, Cambridge, MA, United States; American Board of Forensic Psychology Former Chair, American Psychological Association Committee on Professional Practice and Standards What a book! This brave and highly accessible work humanizes therapists amp rsquo sexual feelings and fantasies in the context of culture, research, and the standard of care. Therapists and expert witnesses will find this meticulously researched book indispensable. I am delighted to have this groundbreaking resource for my clinical and forensic practice, supervision, and teaching. - Julie Goldenson, PhD, Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development, University of Toronto, ON, Canada Pope, Chavez-Due amp ntilde as, and Adames have done it again! These authors consistently set the bar for foundational texts that train psychologists and mental health providers. Their previous books on ethics and taboo topics in therapy are groundbreaking, helping us understand complex issues and develop ethically humane and socially just practices. Their latest volume, Therapists amp rsquo Sexual Feelings and Fantasies, is a unique and indispensable resource that explores aspects often neglected in other works, such as power dynamics, gender, race, and sexual orientation. The authors masterfully contextualize the ethical and legal issues surrounding therapist amp ndash client sexual interactions. I appreciate the accessible language, real-life examples, and helpful resources typical of their work. This book is simply terrific. It is a foundational and innovative text that sets a new standard in the field and is a must-read for practitioners of any theoretical orientation. - Helen A. Neville, PhD, Professor, Educational Psychology and African American Studies 2024 President, Society of Counseling Psychology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, United States Therapists amp rsquo Sexual Feelings and Fantasies addresses the challenging topic of therapists amp rsquo sexual feelings about people with whom they work. It offers a much-needed, contemporary, expansive perspective. It provides a positive, normalizing, and realistic consideration of sexual feelings, including vulnerabilities. This extraordinary contribution gives readers a remarkable set of resources and tools to help deal with clinical and forensic work in this area. The authors, who are ethicists, provide rich, thought-provoking questions. This book is a superb treasure beneficial for all practitioners. I give it my highest recommendation. - Melba J. T. Vasquez, PhD, ABPP, independent practice, Austin, TX, United States; Former President, American Psychological Association This book goes beyond what we all learn about boundary violations, emphasizing the personal skill and professional competence that is required to embrace and manage our natural but conflictual sexual feelings in relating to our patients. The authors promote systematic personal reflection throughout the book and delineate potential vulnerabilities to problematic relationships. The one book every therapist should read. - Jon G. Allen, PhD, Clinical Professor, Voluntary Faculty, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States In this courageous book, the authors provide nuanced and informed discussion and resources to help therapists and forensic evaluators wade through the maelstrom of romantic and sexual feelings. They discuss the deplorable intellectual history of therapist amp ndash patient sexual involvement, and the ongoing vulnerabilities of contemporary therapists. They provide honest acknowledgment of intense therapist reactions, while describing steps to avoid the sexual and/or emotional abuse of patients. They also cover forensic issues in cases of suspected therapist amp ndash patient sex, provide evolving resources for informed consent, the review of treatment plans, and other practical matters that will help make psychotherapy a healthier arena for therapists and patients alike. - Etzel Cardeña, PhD, Thorsen Professor in Psychology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden This book addresses one of the key neglected issues in practicing ethically and effectively. Its combination of experience, a willingness to approach very sensitive topics, and practical guidelines should be required reading for all psychotherapists in training. In fact, there are few psychotherapists, however long they have practiced and whatever their theoretical persuasion, who will not benefit from studying the advice and resources it contains. - Chris R. Brewin, PhD, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology, University College London, United Kingdom

Kenneth S. Pope, PhD, ABPP, is a licensed psychologist and an author and coauthor of many books, including Speaking the Unspoken: Breaking the Silence, Myths, andTaboos That Hurt Therapists and Patients (with Nayeli Y. Chavez-Due amp ntilde as, Hector Y. Adames, Janet L. Sonne, and Beverly A. Greene, 2 23). His awards include the APA Award for Distinguished Contributions to Public Service, the APA Division 2 (Society of Clinical Psychology) Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Clinical Psychology, the Canadian Psychological Associationʼs John C. Service Member of the Year Award, and the Ontario Psychological Associationʼs Barbara Wand Award for significant contribution to excellence in professional ethics and standards.Nayeli Y. Chavez-Due amp ntilde as, PhD, is a professor at The Chicago School, College of Professional Psychology, where she leads the concentration in Latinx mental health in the Counseling Psychology Department. She is also the codirector of the IC-RACE Lab (Immigration Critical Race and Cultural Equity Lab) and has coauthored several books, including Speaking the Unspoken: Breaking the Silence, Myths, and Taboos That Hurt Therapists and Patients (with Kenneth S. Pope, Hector Y. Adames, Janet L. Sonne, and Beverly A. Greene, 2 23). Her awards include the 2 8 APA Distinguished Citizen Psychologist Award and the 2 23 Distinguished Professional Career Award from the National Latinx Psychological Association.Hector Y. Adames, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist and a professor at The Chicago School, College of Professional Psychology, and the codirector of the IC-RACE Lab (Immigration Critical Race and Cultural Equity Lab). Dr. Adames has coauthored several books, including Speaking the Unspoken: Breaking the Silence, Myths, and Taboos That Hurt Therapists and Patients (with Kenneth S. Pope, Nayeli Y. Chavez-Due amp ntilde as, Janet L. Sonne, and Beverly A. Greene, 2 23). His awards include the 2 8 Distinguished Emerging Professional Research Award from the Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity and Race (APA Division 45) and a 2 2 Presidential Citation award by APA.

• DedicationAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: The Elephant in the Therapy Office PART I. A POSITIVE APPROACH TO THERAPISTS' SEXUAL FEELINGS AND FANTASIESChapter . A Positive, Open, and Honest Approach to Therapists' Sexual Feelings Chapter 2. Influential Therapists Who Have Engaged in Sex with Clients, And Why It Matters: The Importance of Sociohistorical Context Chapter 3. Therapists' Sexual FantasiesChapter 4. Exploring Power, Sex, Gender, Sexual Orientation, and Race in Therapists amp rsquo Sexual Feelings and Fantasies PART II. THERAPIST-PATIENT SEXUAL INVOLVEMENTChapter 5. How Therapist-Patient Sex Harms Patients: A Review of the Research and Other Sources of Information Chapter . Therapist Vulnerabilities PART III. FORENSIC COMPETENCEChapter 7. Reactions, Biases, and the Basics of Participating in Forensic Work Involving Therapists-Patient Sex Chapter 8. The Therapist as Witness: Indispensable First Steps When Working With Attorneys Chapter 9. Conducting a Forensic Psychological Assessment and Preparing a ReportChapter . Testifying Effectively: Navigating Humility, Responsibility, and Both Cognitive and Emotional BiasPART IV. INFORMED CONSENT RESOURCESResource A. Informed Consent for Forensic Assessment (With Special Attention to Issues of Therapist-Patient Sexual Involvement)Resource B. Informed Consent Issues for Providing Therapy to Patients Who Have Been Sexually Involved with a Prior TherapistPART V. RESOURCES FOR REVIEWING TREATMENT PLANS, NOTES, AND CHARTSResource C. Points to Consider When Reviewing the Treatment Plan of a Patient with A History of Sexual Involvement with a Previous TherapistResource D. Guidelines for Reviewing a Prior Therapist's Treatment Notes and Chart MaterialsPART VI. RESOURCES ON PREPARING FOR DEPOSITION AND CROSS EXAMINATIONResource E. Ten Questions to Help Therapists Prepare for Deposition and Cross-ExaminationResource F. Cross-Examination Questions for Therapists Who Testify About a Patient's Sexual Involvement with a TherapistPART VII. RESOURCE FOR SUBPOENAS AND COMPELLED TESTIMONYResource G. Strategies for Private Practitioners Coping with Subpoenas or Compelled Testimony for Client/Patient Records or Test Data or Test MaterialsReferencesIndexAbout the Authors

In this comprehensive review, the authors approach a complex and emotionally challenging topic with wisdom and clarity. This book is filled with useful prompts for self-reflection that should be required reading for all therapists, as well as detailed practical advice for those doing forensic evaluations and expert testimony. A text for all mental health practitioners. - Judith L. Herman, MD, Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA, United States Dr. Pope and colleagues have produced a brave and searching work on an issue of critical importance to mental health professionals in every specialty area. It has long been a fantasy of my own that someone would write a book like this-one catering so directly to the needs of forensic practitioners as well as others. All readers will appreciate this book amp rsquo s wealth of appended practical resources. - Eric Y. Drogin, JD, PhD, ABPP, Forensic, Harvard Medical School Former President, Cambridge, MA, United States; American Board of Forensic Psychology Former Chair, American Psychological Association Committee on Professional Practice and Standards What a book! This brave and highly accessible work humanizes therapists amp rsquo sexual feelings and fantasies in the context of culture, research, and the standard of care. Therapists and expert witnesses will find this meticulously researched book indispensable. I am delighted to have this groundbreaking resource for my clinical and forensic practice, supervision, and teaching. - Julie Goldenson, PhD, Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development, University of Toronto, ON, Canada Pope, Chavez-Due amp ntilde as, and Adames have done it again! These authors consistently set the bar for foundational texts that train psychologists and mental health providers. Their previous books on ethics and taboo topics in therapy are groundbreaking, helping us understand complex issues and develop ethically humane and socially just practices. Their latest volume, Therapists amp rsquo Sexual Feelings and Fantasies, is a unique and indispensable resource that explores aspects often neglected in other works, such as power dynamics, gender, race, and sexual orientation. The authors masterfully contextualize the ethical and legal issues surrounding therapist amp ndash client sexual interactions. I appreciate the accessible language, real-life examples, and helpful resources typical of their work. This book is simply terrific. It is a foundational and innovative text that sets a new standard in the field and is a must-read for practitioners of any theoretical orientation. - Helen A. Neville, PhD, Professor, Educational Psychology and African American Studies 2024 President, Society of Counseling Psychology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, United States Therapists amp rsquo Sexual Feelings and Fantasies addresses the challenging topic of therapists amp rsquo sexual feelings about people with whom they work. It offers a much-needed, contemporary, expansive perspective. It provides a positive, normalizing, and realistic consideration of sexual feelings, including vulnerabilities. This extraordinary contribution gives readers a remarkable set of resources and tools to help deal with clinical and forensic work in this area. The authors, who are ethicists, provide rich, thought-provoking questions. This book is a superb treasure beneficial for all practitioners. I give it my highest recommendation. - Melba J. T. Vasquez, PhD, ABPP, independent practice, Austin, TX, United States; Former President, American Psychological Association This book goes beyond what we all learn about boundary violations, emphasizing the personal skill and professional competence that is required to embrace and manage our natural but conflictual sexual feelings in relating to our patients. The authors promote systematic personal reflection throughout the book and delineate potential vulnerabilities to problematic relationships. The one book every therapist should read. - Jon G. Allen, PhD, Clinical Professor, Voluntary Faculty, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States In this courageous book, the authors provide nuanced and informed discussion and resources to help therapists and forensic evaluators wade through the maelstrom of romantic and sexual feelings. They discuss the deplorable intellectual history of therapist amp ndash patient sexual involvement, and the ongoing vulnerabilities of contemporary therapists. They provide honest acknowledgment of intense therapist reactions, while describing steps to avoid the sexual and/or emotional abuse of patients. They also cover forensic issues in cases of suspected therapist amp ndash patient sex, provide evolving resources for informed consent, the review of treatment plans, and other practical matters that will help make psychotherapy a healthier arena for therapists and patients alike. - Etzel Cardeña, PhD, Thorsen Professor in Psychology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden This book addresses one of the key neglected issues in practicing ethically and effectively. Its combination of experience, a willingness to approach very sensitive topics, and practical guidelines should be required reading for all psychotherapists in training. In fact, there are few psychotherapists, however long they have practiced and whatever their theoretical persuasion, who will not benefit from studying the advice and resources it contains. - Chris R. Brewin, PhD, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology, University College London, United Kingdom