MFT-6542 v2

Boe, J. L., & Baldwin, D. R. (2023). Socioculturally attuned systemic therapy with transgender and gender diverse families. Journal of Systemic Therapies, 42(2), 27–45.
This article defines socioculturally attuned systemic therapy and applies this lens to working with gender diverse individuals. These components play a critical role in the week #2 assignment and clinical directions with gender diverse families.

Robinson, B. A., & Stone, A. L. (2024). Trans family systems framework: Theorizing families’ gender investments and divestments in cisnormativity. Journal of Marriage and Family.
The authors consider the role of family systems when it comes to working with gender diverse families. They introduce a framework that embraces systemic considerations.

Lindley, L. M., Nagoshi, J. L., Nagoshi, C. T., Hess III, R., & Boscia, A. (2021). An eco-developmental framework on the intersectionality of gender and sexual identities in transgender individuals. Psychology & Sexuality, 12(3), 261–278.
Authors present a framework for looking at Bronfrenbrenner’s ecological theory and how this theory could play a role in understanding context and culture.

Harper, A. J., & Singh, A. A. (2021). Intercultural issues in LGBTQ+ couple and family therapy. In R. Harvey, M. J. Murphy, J. J. Bigner, & J. L. Wetchler (Eds.). Handbook of LGBTQ-affirmative couple and family therapy (pp. 25-44). Routledge.
Read Chapter 2: Intercultural Issues in LGBTQ+ Couple and Family Therapy
This chapter looks at multicultural competencies and social justice when working clinically with LGBTQIA+ individuals and families.