ABSTRACT

This professional guidebook and training manual introduces the Sexual Attitudes Reassessment and Restructuring (SAR) training program for professionals working in the broad field of sexology. The authors, who have led 43 SAR training programs in seven different countries, provide an overview of the history and modern day context of SARs in the first part of the book. In Part II, they provide a toolkit for creating your own SAR, using 21 photocopiable workbook pages, handy checklists, and practical tips. Part III focuses on lessons learned from past SARs and future predictions for cutting-edge SARs. This book is necessary reading for clinicians and educators who wish to offer SAR training programs or integrate “The SAR Approach” into their practice.

part One|72 pages

The Story of SAR

chapter 1|14 pages

What Is a SAR?

chapter 2|14 pages

Historical Perspectives

chapter 3|8 pages

Our First SARs

chapter 4|34 pages

Our Lived Experience

43 SAR Programs Later

part Two|101 pages

Designing Your SAR

chapter 5|18 pages

Preparation Time

What You Need to Know and Do as a SAR Leader

chapter 6|81 pages

The SAR Leader’s Tool Kit

21 Elements to Make Your SAR a Success

part Three|18 pages

Reflections

chapter 7|8 pages

Looking Back

Lessons Learned

chapter 8|8 pages

Looking Forward

Future SAR Delivery Options