The Experiences of Counselors Working with Mixed-Orientation Couples
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Gebhardt, JoshuaKeyword
Mental healthCounseling, Counselor Education, Couples, Couples Counseling, Mixed-Orientation, Sexuality
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The Experiences of Counselors Working with Mixed-Orientation CouplesAbstract
Mixed-orientation couples are relationships where one or both partners have a mixed sexual orientation. These couples face distinctive challenges that result in high relational distress and low relationship satisfaction. There is a significant lack of understanding of how counselors work with mixed-orientation couples, and little research on their experiences in couple therapy. Understanding their experiences is necessary to advance effective clinical practices due to the unique challenges these couples face. This qualitative study utilized Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) to interview 6 independently licensed mental health providers who have worked with at least one mixed-orientation couple in couple therapy. The purpose of this study is to understand the experiences of counselors working with couples who present with issues of mixed sexual orientation in therapy.Description
2024Collections