LEARNING FROM UNSUCCESSFUL SEX THERAPY PATIENTS

This paper examines what can be learned from evaluating work with unsu ccessful sex therapy patients. It is especially important to be aware of potential iatrogenic effects. As much can be learned from unsuccess ful as front successful patients as sex therapy tries to answer the qu estion ''What type of therapeutic intervention, with what type of sexu al problems, what type of patients, and what type of therapist is most likely to result in a positive outcome?''