Abstract

Incarceration is a major systemic issue in the United States. Many couples undergo multifaceted, complex changes in their relationship due to incarceration. The purpose of this paper is to explore the usage of the Tadros theory of change, an integrative approach to couple and family therapy, to treat incarcerated lesbian couples. A case application is provided utilizing this integrated family therapy model with a lesbian couple experiencing sexual and relational issues as well as offering clinical implications for future usage. This case emphasized how client’s narratives change over time, how the systems in their lives change simultaneously, and the impact of LGBTQ + stigma on couple functioning as they navigate the criminal justice system aids in the exploration of a client’s story. Thus, gaining an in-depth understanding of the intersection between complex issues. This paper advocates for the usage of this theory with lesbian couples within the incarcerated context to better treat this underserved population.

摘要

在美国，监禁是一个重大的系统性问题。由于监禁，许多夫妻的关系发生了多方面、复杂的变化。本文的目的是探索使用 Tadros 变革理论（一种夫妻和家庭治疗的综合方法）来治疗被监禁的女同性恋伴侣。利用这种综合家庭治疗模型提供了一个案例应用程序，其中一对女同性恋夫妇遇到了性和关系问题，并为未来的使用提供了临床意义。这个案例强调了客户的叙述如何随着时间的推移而变化，他们生活中的系统如何同时发生变化，以及 LGBTQ + 污名对夫妇在刑事司法系统中的运作的影响有助于探索客户的故事。因此，深入了解复杂问题之间的交叉点。本文主张在被监禁的情况下将这一理论用于女同性恋伴侣，以更好地对待这一服务不足的人群。