MFT-6105 v5

Fye, M. A., & Mims, G.A. (2020). A training case of the Theory of Protective Factors of Monogamy. The Family Journal, 28(2), 131-137.
This article provides a background of thinking in terms of monogamy. Ideas can provoke students’ thinking about their own belief system around monogamy.

Kirby, M. (2023) Integrating a sex-positive approach in art therapy. Art Therapy, 40(4), 171- 178. DOI: 10.1080/07421656.2023.2193599
While this article discusses art therapy, it provides an overview of sex-negative culture, and its harmful impacts. It then offers a sex-positive approach that is aligned with a social justice perspective. Finally, it provides steps to integrate a sex-positive approach.

Oral, S., Zeytinoğlu-Saydam, S., Söylemez, Y., Akmehmet-Şekerler, S., & Aponte, H. J. (2023). Developing the person of the therapist when working with couples. Contemporary Family Therapy: An International Journal, 45(2), 228–241. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10591-022-09641-w
This qualitative study presents findings from interviews with couples therapists and their experiences working with couples and “of self” of the therapist.

Scheinkman, M. (2019). Intimacies: An integrative multicultural framework for couple therapy. Family Process, 58(3), 550–568.
This is a really approachable article that explores the socio-historical context around intimacy.

Trexler, B. (2021) When two is too few: Addressing polyamorous clients in therapy, Sexual and Relationship Therapy. DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2021.1998424
This article provides guidelines for working with polyamorous couples in therapy.