Development of the Sexual Desire Assessment Tool (SDAT) and a Training Program to Educate Clinicians and Assist in Opening Dialogue with Polyamorous Systems

abstract:The purpose of this study was to develop a brief sexual desire assessment tool (SDAT) and training material for marriage and family therapists (MFT) and other clinicians. A discussion in polyamory is provided for clinicians who may otherwise overlook or ignore the possibility of outside causes to relationship issues. The case studies of therapists who have worked with and researched polyamorous systems were reviewed. As a result, a brief sexual desire assessment tool (SDAT), as well as a training program for its use, were designed. A qualitative survey was provided to practicing clinicians to evaluate the assessment tool.