Using associative cards in the correction of sexual dysfunction caused by neurasthenia

Vol. 26 Iss. 2 pp. 712 | St. Petersburg State Institute of Psychology and Social Work | ISSN: 1993-8101

Abstract

The article deals with the correction of sexual dysfunction caused by neurasthenia. The features of manifestation of neurasthenia as one of the forms of neurosis were considered. The article features a practical case of neurasthenia symptoms correction (sexual dysfunction, headache, aggressiveness), as well as the author's table of aggressiveness characteristics affecting sexual health. The possibilities of the use of associative cards and fairytale therapy were analysed.

Keywords

neurasthenia, aggression, sexuality, sexual dysfunction, symptom, archetype

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