Interventions for Working with LGBTQ+ Couples Using Gottman's Sound Relationship House Theory

Description: LGBTQ+ relationships face multiple challenges from fighting for the right to marry, adopt children, be accepted by family, or simply ordering a wedding cake. When living in less affirming areas, there may be pressure to hide their relationship in public or at work, leading to hesitance to seek out relationship therapy. This workshop will deliver research-backed resources clinicians can incorporate into their practice that provides LGBTQ+ couples the resources to strengthen their relationships.

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-915867

This is an event sponsored by FMHCA. This course is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW – FMHCA CE Broker #: 50-748

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the common differences in LGBTQ+ relationships related to the overlapping of relationship experiences and sexual orientation issues..
2. Learn the barriers to emotional intimacy and the role of internalized shame and guilt in LGBTQ+ relationships.
3. Understand the Sound Relationship House Theory (SRHT) and the nine components found in healthy relationships.
4. Apply the components of SRHT as an effective intervention when working with LGBTQ+ couples.

About the Presenter:

Maria Giuliana, LMHC, is a Florida-based practitioner and qualified supervisor. She's a member, ally, and advocate of the LGBTQ+ community. She's a Gottman Certified "How To Make Relationships Work" Leader and provides culturally and ethically competent interventions in her work with Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities.