Gay Affirmative Couples Therapy

As a clinician, it is important to recognize, understand, and compare the distinct differences and dynamics between gay men and lesbian couples. In this presentation, Dr. Kort will distinguish the differences in relationship dynamics between homosexual relationships and heterosexual relationships and will explore possible predicaments that may arise for lesbian women and gay men, such as:

• the desire for more integration among gay men
• responsible sexual practices
• lack of sexual desire

Participants will learn practical assessment tools and precise intervention skills that promote gay affirmative couples therapy.
This web conference is intermediate instructional level and designed to help clinicians:

1. Assess psychological trauma of growing up gay and lesbian;
2. Recognize stages of coming out and how to work with couples at different stages;
3. Describe the "doubling" factor of two members of the same gender and how this plays out in their relationship conflicts;
4. Examine attitudes and myths that can get in the way of effective therapy;
5. Utilize specific interventions and assessment tools that promote gay affirmative therapy (GAT) with same sex couples.

If you have any questions about this web conference or would like more information, please contact us here.

Event Reviews from Members

"Outstanding!" - Denise Humphrey, PhD

"Excellent presentation." - Howard Sharp, LPC

"It was fantastic!" - Sarah Noel, MS, LMHC

Continuing Education (CE) Information

1.5 CE credits will be provided by GoodTherapy.org for attending this web conference in its entirety.

GoodTherapy.org is also an Approved Education Provider by NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals (provider #135463). Of the eight counselor skill groups ascribed to by NAADAC, this course is classified within counseling services.

GoodTherapy.org is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements.

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To receive CE credit hours for an archived event, you will need to complete a survey as well as a 12 or 15-question exam, verifying that you listened to or watched the event in its entirety. Archived CE events generally are considered "homestudy" by licensing boards.

Registration Information

Premium and Pro Membership with GoodTherapy includes access to this web conference at no additional cost, as well as other member benefits such as a profile listing in GoodTherapy's Therapist Directory. Not yet a member? Sign up for a Premium or Pro Membership, here.

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Mental health professionals who are not members can attend this live web conference for $30.95 or access the homestudy recording for $15.50. Sign up here to purchase this CE course and earn a CE certificate.

If the event is canceled by GoodTherapy, registrants who purchased the event will be notified and the charge for the event will be refunded

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