Sex in the Therapy Hour: A Case of Professional Incest

The disturbing frequency with which sexual misconduct occurs between mental health practitioners and their patients is an increasingly important issue in the professional and public arenas. In SEX IN THE THERAPY HOUR, Carolyn Bates examines her experience of sexual intimacy with Dr. X, her therapist. Annette Brodsky, the expert witness in Carolyn's subsequent malpractice lawsuit, then evaluates the case and explores the far-reaching ramifications of such interactions. Together they dramatically reveal the damage done by a sexually abusive clinician, primarily to the patient, but also to the profession as a whole.