Comprehensive Psychosexual Assessment is a guide for clinicians, forensic evaluators, and correctional professionals involved in sexual offense evaluations and treatment planning. Drawing on decades of research and clinical practice, Dr. Thomas E. Smith offers a step-by-step manual for conducting thorough, evidence-based psychosexual assessments. This book covers the process-from clinical interview and personality assessment to sexual interest testing, actuarial risk measures, and neuropsychological screening-culminating in practical guidance on risk formulation, report writing, and treatment recommendations. Each chapter includes strengths and limitations of major instruments, clinical considerations, and detailed handouts and worksheets that can be used immediately in practice. Accessible, authoritative, and practical, this volume is helpful resource for psychologists, counselors, probation officers, and mental health professionals seeking to deepen their expertise and improve the quality of their evaluations.
Comprehensive Psychosexual Assessment : Techniques and Clinical Applications