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Christopher K. Belous
American Journal of Family Therapy, vol. 43(3), 2015, pp. 269-281
American Journal of Family Therapy, vol. 43(3), 2015, pp. 269-281
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Belous, C. K. (2015). Couple Therapy With Lesbian Partners Using an Affirmative-Contextual Approach. American Journal of Family Therapy, 43(3), 269–281. https://doi.org/10.1080/01926187.2015.1012234
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Belous, Christopher K. “Couple Therapy With Lesbian Partners Using an Affirmative-Contextual Approach.” American Journal of Family Therapy 43, no. 3 (2015): 269–281.
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Belous, Christopher K. “Couple Therapy With Lesbian Partners Using an Affirmative-Contextual Approach.” American Journal of Family Therapy, vol. 43, no. 3, 2015, pp. 269–81, doi:10.1080/01926187.2015.1012234.
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@article{christopher2015a,
title = {Couple Therapy With Lesbian Partners Using an Affirmative-Contextual Approach},
year = {2015},
issue = {3},
journal = {American Journal of Family Therapy},
pages = {269-281},
volume = {43},
doi = {10.1080/01926187.2015.1012234},
author = {Belous, Christopher K.}
}
Abstract
Within the Couple and Family Therapy literature, there are few articles directly linking theory to treatment within the lesbian community. Utilizing contextual theory, the author presents a gay affirmative therapeutic approach to work with lesbian couples. The fundamental concepts of contextual therapy are uniquely suited for work with lesbian clients; particularly the four dimensions of individual psychology, relational ethics, systemic interaction, and facts. A case study is presented to highlight this therapeutic process. This article is one step in a larger systemic change related to the challenge of adapting theoretical methodology and gathering evidence for effective treatment of marginalized groups.