Week 5

According to “Family Adjustment Following Disclosure of Homosexuality by a Member,” what is the primary purpose of the study?

To explore how families adjust over time to a member’s disclosure of homosexuality—not just the immediate reaction.

What research gap does the article “Family Adjustment Following Disclosure of Homosexuality by a Member” aim to address?

It moves beyond crisis/acceptance to examine long-term integration and narrative processes in families.

In “Family Adjustment Following Disclosure of Homosexuality by a Member,” what does the theme 'Establishing Rules for Discussing Homosexuality' refer to?

How families set boundaries around language and topics, influenced by family roles.

What does the article “Family Adjustment Following Disclosure of Homosexuality by a Member” call the process of reassessing others’ sexualities post-disclosure?

The “Who Else?” Syndrome.

How do families ‘Make Homosexuality Less Exotic’ in the study “Family Adjustment Following Disclosure of Homosexuality by a Member”?

By integrating gay identity into daily life and aligning shared values with their gay family member.

What challenges do families face with ‘Heterosexual Institutions and Norms’ in the article “Family Adjustment Following Disclosure of Homosexuality by a Member”?

Navigating introductions, legal issues, and health insurance within heteronormative systems.

What does ‘Family Coming Out’ mean in the context of the article “Family Adjustment Following Disclosure of Homosexuality by a Member”?

Families deciding how and when to disclose the gay member’s identity to others.

What role do family narratives play in the article “Family Adjustment Following Disclosure of Homosexuality by a Member”?

Narratives give meaning to the experience; families and gay members both construct stories to make sense of the transition.

What are “coming out” vs. “finding out” stories in “Family Adjustment Following Disclosure of Homosexuality by a Member”?

“Coming out” is the gay member’s story; “finding out” is the family’s, often untold.

What was the main goal of the study “Development of the Gay and Lesbian Relationship Satisfaction Scale”?

To create and validate a relationship satisfaction scale specifically for gay and lesbian individuals in same-gender relationships.

According to “Development of the Gay and Lesbian Relationship Satisfaction Scale,” why were existing relationship scales insufficient?

They were developed using heterosexual samples and did not address unique LGBTQ+ experiences like stigma, family acceptance, and social support.

In “Development of the Gay and Lesbian Relationship Satisfaction Scale,” how does lack of familial/social support affect LGBTQ+ individuals?

It is linked to lower relationship satisfaction, poorer mental health, and increased risky behaviors.

What does the GLRSS successfully assess, as shown in “Development of the Gay and Lesbian Relationship Satisfaction Scale”?

Relationship satisfaction and perceived social/familial support in same-gender relationships.

What correlations were found in “Development of the Gay and Lesbian Relationship Satisfaction Scale”

Higher relationship satisfaction was associated with lower psychological distress and higher interpersonal support.

What is the main premise of the article “Beyond the Binary: Trans-Negotiations in Couple and Family Therapy”?

It challenges binary constructions of gender and sexuality in therapy, arguing they are inadequate for transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) individuals, couples, and families.

How does the article “Beyond the Binary: Trans-Negotiations in Couple and Family Therapy” define the term "Trans"?

As an inclusive umbrella term covering transgender, nonbinary, agender, genderqueer, and other gender identities.

What are some negative impacts of binary gender frameworks, as discussed in “Beyond the Binary: Trans-Negotiations in Couple and Family Therapy”?

They can mislabel or erase trans and nonbinary identities, leading to invisibility and invalidation in therapy and limiting the therapist’s ability to address relational dynamics.

What is Gender Minority Stress, as discussed in “Beyond the Binary: Trans-Negotiations in Couple and Family Therapy”?

It refers to the elevated stress experienced by trans individuals due to pervasive discrimination, violence, microaggressions, and systemic oppression.

Why should therapists avoid assumptions about sexual orientation in trans clients, as mentioned in “Beyond the Binary: Trans-Negotiations in Couple and Family Therapy”?

exual orientation can shift during gender transition, so therapists should not make assumptions about how clients define their orientation post-transition.

What is the therapist’s role when working with trans youth, as described in “Beyond the Binary: Trans-Negotiations in Couple and Family Therapy”?

Therapists must support both the child and the family, advocating in medical, legal, and educational systems, providing resources, and addressing grief and loss.

Why is parental support crucial for trans youth, according to “Beyond the Binary: Trans-Negotiations in Couple and Family Therapy”?

Parental support acts as a protective factor, reducing mental health risks and fostering resilience in trans youth.

What are some common challenges faced by trans couples, as discussed in “Beyond the Binary: Trans-Negotiations in Couple and Family Therapy”?

Challenges include coming out, disclosure timing, betrayal trauma, renegotiating sex/roles, shifts in sexual/social identity, and safety concerns.

What challenges do parents of trans children face, according to “Beyond the Binary: Trans-Negotiations in Couple and Family Therapy”?

Parents face social stigma, isolation, and grief related to changing expectations for their child, as well as redefined parenting roles.

How do trans parents face challenges, as noted in “Beyond the Binary: Trans-Negotiations in Couple and Family Therapy”?

Trans parents encounter issues like custody, fertility, disclosure, and identity validation.

What is the definition of heterosexism as explained in “Deconstructing Heterosexism: Becoming an LGB Affirmative Heterosexual Couple and Family Therapist”?

Heterosexism is the systemic privileging of heterosexuality that marginalizes LGB individuals.

What are heteronormative assumptions, according to the article “Deconstructing Heterosexism: Becoming an LGB Affirmative Heterosexual Couple and Family Therapist”?

Heteronormative assumptions are unconscious beliefs that reinforce heterosexuality as the norm and marginalize other sexual orientations.

How is heterosexual privilege defined in “Deconstructing Heterosexism: Becoming an LGB Affirmative Heterosexual Couple and Family Therapist”?

Heterosexual privilege refers to the unearned advantages granted to heterosexual people, such as visibility, safety, and societal affirmation.

How does heterosexism affect LGB mental health, as discussed in “Deconstructing Heterosexism: Becoming an LGB Affirmative Heterosexual Couple and Family Therapist”?

Heterosexism is linked to depression, anxiety, suicide, and substance abuse, and contributes to “gay-related stress,” which exacerbates personal and relational challenges.

What is the first strategy for developing LGB-affirmative practices, according to “Deconstructing Heterosexism: Becoming an LGB Affirmative Heterosexual Couple and Family Therapist”?

The first strategy is claiming an identity as an affirmative therapist, which involves recognizing one’s heterosexist influences while actively supporting LGB rights and visibility.

What is the main focus of the article “Polyamory: Experiences of Power from Without, from Within, and in Between”?

The article explores how power dynamics affect polyamorous relationships, breaking power into three levels: Power from Without, Power from Within, and Power in Between.

What is polyamory?

A relationship structure, relational philosophy, or personal identity that involves “many loves,” where individuals have multiple consensual, ethical relationships. It values commitment, honesty, freedom, and care.

What are the diverse forms of polyamory mentioned in the article?

Polyamory can be hierarchical (primary/secondary), non-hierarchical, or polyfidelity, among others.

What is “Power from Without” in polyamorous relationships, as explained in the article?

Power from Without refers to cultural and systemic influences, such as societal stigma against polyamory, legal and social exclusion, workplace and school discrimination, and family rejection.

What is "Power from Within" in polyamorous relationships?

Power from Within refers to internal relationship dynamics, such as structural roles (e.g., primary/secondary status), jealousy, and compersion. It can involve power shifts when new partners are introduced or in domestic/economic arrangements.

What does “Power in Between” refer to in the context of polyamory and therapy?

Power in Between addresses therapist-client dynamics, where poly clients may face microaggressions, pathologizing attitudes, and therapist ignorance or bias related to polyamory.

What should therapists do to recognize mononormativity, as recommended in the article?

Therapists should understand how cultural assumptions about monogamy shape therapy practices and research, and work to deconstruct these biases.

Why is it important for therapists to recognize monogamous privilege, as discussed in the article?

Therapists must recognize the unearned societal advantages given to monogamous individuals and the ways these privileges affect polyamorous clients' experiences and relationships.

What must therapists do to meet the needs of polyamorous clients, according to the article?

Therapists must engage in ongoing reflection, education, and inclusive practice to address the unique challenges faced by polyamorous clients and ensure affirming therapy.