MFT-6103 v1

Addison, S. M., & Coolhart, D. (2015). Expanding the Therapy Paradigm with Queer Couples: A Relational Intersectional Lens. Family Process, 54(3), 435–453.
Summary: Authors discuss how intersectionality can play a role in LGBTQ couples’ and families’ experiences. Tools and suggestions for therapists to be more aware of intersectionality in their own work are presented.

McGeorge, C. R., Coburn, K. O., & Walsdorf, A. A. (2018). Factors predicting the inclusion of lesbian, gay, and bisexual affirmative content taught in couple and family therapy courses. American Journal of Family Therapy, 46(3), 306–317.
Summary: Authors research affirmative therapy and how the affirmative therapy paradigm is being presented in MFT coursework.

Nealy, E. C. (2019). Working with LGBT Families. In M. McGoldrick & K. Hardy (Eds.), Re-visioning family therapy chapter 26 (pp.363-397). The Guilford Press.
Summary: This chapter presents a comprehensive look at different LGBTQ families and the unique challenges or experiences they might bring to the therapy room.

Rob McKinney, Michael Desposito & Eunhui Yoon (2020) Promoting Identity Wellness in LGBTGEQIAP+ Adolescents Through Affirmative Therapy, Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling, 14:3, 176-190, DOI: 10.1080/15538605.2020.1790464

de Brito Silva, B., Soares de Almeida-Segundo, D., de Miranda Ramos, M., Bredemeier, J., & Cerqueira-Santos, E. (2022). Couple and Family Therapies and Interventions with Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Individuals: A Systematic Review. Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy, 21(1), 52–79.