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Social Location, Power, and Disadvantage: Experiences of MFT Faculty Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2023-12-03 Gita Seshadri, Sergio Pereyra, Karen Quek, Hao-Min Chen, Alex Hsieh
The intersectionality of social identities is couched with status and power relations, creating both oppression and opportunity. Intersectionality explains the unique and challenging roles faculty ...
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E-mail About Breast Cancer Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2023-12-03 Andrea Nicki
The author reflects on her relationship with her mother which has been strained since childhood and their e-mail correspondence about her breast cancer in old age. She explores reasons for their ch...
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The Stories of Gay Men in Social Work Supervision: A Qualitative Exploration Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2023-06-18 Jakob Lorin Mauer
ABSTRACT This qualitative study is the first to examine the post-graduate clinical supervision experiences of 13 self-identified gay men. In the interviews, five main themes emerged: limited or assigned supervisors, coming out philosophies, educating the educator, the supervisory relationship and client outcomes, and no community. The findings of this research begin a discussion on the barriers that
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Notice of duplicate publication: Grief Process and Support Systems for Military Widows Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2023-06-12
Published in Journal of Feminist Family Therapy (Vol. 35, No. 2, 2023)
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#blacklgbtqlivesmatter: The Intersectionality of Black and LGBTQ+ Rights Movements on Twitter in Honor of Dominique “Rem’mie” Fells, Riah Milton, Egypt Powers, Brayla Stone, and Merci Mack Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2023-05-16 Valerie Handley, Megan Story Chavez, Sara Smock Jordan, Colton Story
ABSTRACT Both Black Lives Matter (BLM) and LGBTQ+ rights movements have a history of fighting for social justice. Often, these movements are two separate movements that do not provide inclusivity for those that hold Black and queer identities. This study examined Twitter users’ perceptions of the rights of individuals with intersecting identities during the BLM and LGBTQ+ rights movements through the
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Grief Process and Support Systems for Military Widows Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2023-05-10 Amanda J. McCullough, Adriatik Likcani, Jaimee L. Hartenstein
ABSTRACT This qualitative study aimed to give voice to young military widows through a phenomenological approach using a feminist lens. The researchers interviewed four young military widows and explored how they experienced the sudden traumatic loss of their spouse, the supports they utilized to cope with their loss, and their perception of the supports they used. There were four major themes that
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Grief Process and Support Systems for Military Widows Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2023-05-09 Amanda J. McCullough, Adriatik Likcani, Jaimee L. Hartenstein
ABSTRACT This qualitative study aimed to give voice to young military widows through a phenomenological approach using a feminist lens. The researchers interviewed four young military widows and explored how they experienced the sudden traumatic loss of their spouse, the supports they utilized to cope with their loss, and their perception of the supports they used. There were four major themes that
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“Testing the Waters” in a “World That Refuses to Make Space: Development and Coming Out with Transgender and Non-Binary Adults Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2023-05-07 Katie Heiden-Rootes, Dixie Meyer, Samantha Levine, Michelle Dalton, Quin Rich
ABSTRACT Transgender and gender non-binary (TGNB) adults face structural and interpersonal stigma from their families and society at large when living openly and seeking gender affirming healthcare. To better understand the significance of family and social contexts for shaping the lived experiences of TGNB adults, this phenomenological qualitative study aimed to describe TGNB transgender identity
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“Giving Birth is One Way but Not the Only way…”: In Conversation with Saumya Dave Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2023-04-17 Shivalika Agarwal, Nagendra Kumar
ABSTRACT According to Lori Nelson Spielman, Saumya Dave’s Well-Behaved Indian Women is a “stunning debut [and] celebration of women – their loves and loyalties, dreams and disappointments, hopes and heartbreaks’. This interview focuses on Saumya Dave’s work and views on motherhood and mothering. Dave is also a psychiatrist, and through this discussion on her novel, we have attempted to understand how
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Intersectional Feminism: Interview with Dr. Andrea Wittenborn on Feminism and Its Role in Couple and Family Therapy Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2023-04-12 Nisan Ilkmen
ABSTRACT Dr. Andrea Wittenborn is a feminist-informed scholar and clinician who has made significant contributions to the field of Couple and Family Therapy. This interview explored her journey as a scholar, clinician, and leader.
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“Feminism is the Awareness of the Inequities That Exist Within the Intersections of Identity”: An Interview with Dr. Candice Maier Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2023-04-04 Jessica Holmes
ABSTRACT PhD student, Jessica Holmes, interviews Dr. Candice Maier about the new wave of feminism and what it means to her. In this interview, Dr. Maier discussed the importance of intersectionality and the focus of feminism turning to not just women’s rights, but equity and justice for all oppressed populations. Dr. Maier discusses the need for ongoing self-reflection as well as a commitment to lifelong
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Ending Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Change Efforts: Steps Professional Mental Health Associations Can Take Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2022-11-14 Christi R. McGeorge, Katelyn O. Coburn, Ashley A. Walsdorf
ABSTRACT This study explored the steps or actions that therapists would like to see professional mental health associations take concerning gender identity change efforts (GICE) and sexual orientation change efforts (SOCE; also referred to as conversion therapy). Data were collected from 177 therapists utilizing an open-ended question from an online survey. A queer theory informed thematic analysis
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Gender, Religion, and Employment: How LDS Working Women Navigate Familial Conflict Concerning Their Paid Work Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2022-11-11 Rebecca Lucero Jones
ABSTRACT Employment practices in America demonstrate one area in which gender theory provides a framework for understanding women’s economic behaviors and their families’ responses to their employment status. Religion has often functioned as a determinant of gender roles and employment practices. The present study explored the intersection of gender, religion, and female employment by focusing on a
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“It Doesn’t Say Except, It Just Says Love Each Other”: Mapping Spiritual Reconciliation among LGBTQ Older Adults Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2022-11-09 Kyle L. Bower, Christi R. McGeorge, J. Maria Bermudez
ABSTRACT The concept of religion can be a complex topic for therapists to address with their clients, as the relationship between individuals and their faith is contextualized by both personal and societal beliefs and values. Those who identify with a marginalized gender identity and/or sexual orientation experienced further complexities resulting from family systems and social expectations that shape
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Women, Life, Freedom: The New Unveiling of Feminism Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2022-11-08 Manijeh Daneshpour, Sima Hassandokht Firooz
Published in Journal of Feminist Family Therapy (Vol. 34, No. 3-4, 2022)
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Zooming into Feminist Family Therapy Telesupervision: Experiences of Supervisors during the COVID-19 Pandemic Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2022-11-06 Candice A. Maier, Anne M. Prouty, Yudum Söylemez
ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the way feminist clinical supervisors provide supervision to family therapist trainees. This study explored the experiences of feminist family therapy supervisors who engaged in supervision remotely or had transitioned to virtual supervision. Using thematic analysis, four themes emerged from analysis of eight supervisors’ answers to an online survey: using
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Approaches Mainline Protestant Pastors Use to Work with LGB People and Their Families: Implications for Family Therapists Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2022-11-03 Christi R. McGeorge, Katelyn O. Coburn
ABSTRACT When a loved one comes out as lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB), families often seek the assistance of a trusted professional. For many families that involves seeking the consultation of a religious leader. This queer theory informed qualitative study sought to explore how Christian pastors work with LGB individuals and their families. Additionally, this study explored how pastors’ approaches
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Transnational Couples: The Intersections of Race, Ethnicity, Nativity, and Gender Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2022-11-03 Blendine P. Hawkins, Virginia S. Zuiker
ABSTRACT Over one in ten heterosexual married couples are interracial and close to 10% of marriages are transnational. Even with the increasing rates of intermarriage there continues to be opposition to such marriages and their families. This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of transnational couples, where both partners hail from different countries, as they navigate life in the U.S. Six
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COVID-19 and Clinical Training: Diverse Interns’ Perspectives and Collaborative Recommendations Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2022-10-31 Christie Eppler, Darlene M. Vander Schuur, Noemí Correa
ABSTRACT This reflexive thematic qualitative study explored the meaningful experiences of 24 masters’ level clinical interns from diverse intersecting social locations about their experiences being trained during the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus two (COVID-19) pandemic. Although there is a robust body of literature on the pivot many interns made to using telehealth, less is known about
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“There Is No Such Thing as Neutrality”: An Interview with Dr. Carmen Knudson-Martin, Ph.D. on Feminism in Academia/Clinical Practice Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2022-10-27 Holly E. Eddy
ABSTRACT Dr. Knudson-Martin is a prolific researcher, educator, presenter, editor, and clinician in feminist family therapy, currently serving as Professor Emerita at Lewis & Clark College. Her work includes over 100 publications (books, book chapters, and refereed articles) and over 120 professional presentations (invited and refereed). Accolades include recognition as one of the most influential
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Single mothers by choice in German-speaking countries: Attachment style, social support, personality traits, and motives from an online survey Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2022-10-27 Raphaela Schneider, Christiane Eichenberg
ABSTRACT The family model of single mothers by choice (SMCs) is spreading in western industrial nations in the last 30 decades. Since gender equality and new methods in reproductive medicine do not sufficiently explain this phenomenon, this exploratory quantitative study investigates the psychological factors of SMCs assessing attachment style, social support, and Big Five personality traits issuing
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An Analysis of Black Widow (2021): Marvel’s Most Feminist Film Features Powerful Sisters and an Attenuated Male Gaze Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2022-10-25 Kyle D. Killian
ABSTRACT The representation of superheroines in comic books and comic book movies tend to subscribe to the patriarchal logic of the male gaze, with male subjects looking at women as hypersexualized objects and corporeal spectacles. Black Widow is the most fiercely feminist offering in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to date, featuring young women resisting a powerful, rich, old, white male villain and
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“I’ve Lived My Life to the Fullest:” Life Satisfaction among Childfree Older Women Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2022-10-25 Brittany Stahnke, Morgan E. Cooley, Amy Blackstone
ABSTRACT The primary purpose of this study was to understand the life satisfaction experienced by childfree women over the age of 65, considering some assumption in society that parenthood is the best path to fulfillment. This study used a qualitative-dominant approach to look at the life satisfaction experiences of 14 childfree women over the age of 65 using semi-structured interview questions while
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Dr. Joan C. Williams’ Gender Judo and Feminist Leadership: A Follow-Up Interview Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2022-10-18 Ashton West Veasey
ABSTRACT In 2001, Dr. Joan C. Williams’ interview was published in the Journal of Feminist Family Therapy. Twenty years later she proves that feminism is intersectional, relational, and continually evolving in this updated check-in. Ashton West Veasey, a licensed therapist and doctoral student at Texas Woman’s University, follows up with Dr. Williams to explore how feminism has changed within the sociopolitical
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“Feminism is Intersectional”: Interview with Evan Imber-Black, PhD on Feminism and Marriage and Family Therapy Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2022-07-27 Dania Tawfiq
ABSTRACT Evan Imber-Black, Ph.D. is a prominent figure and has made major contributions in the field of family therapy since the 1980s. Currently, she serves as a Professor and the Program Director of the MFT Program at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, New York. Dr. Imber-Black is internationally recognized for her scholarly commitment to systemic research and therapy. She served as editor-in-chief of
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The Experiences of Psychological Therapy Amongst People Who Identify as Transgender or Gender Non-conforming: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Research Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2022-05-12 Emily Compton, Gareth Morgan
ABSTRACT We conducted a systematic review of research into transgender and gender non-conforming people’s experiences of psychological therapy. Ten studies were subjected to a thematic meta-synthesis, resulting in two analytic themes and five subthemes. One theme was concerned with participants’ experiences of how gender was approached in therapy, including experiences of it being overemphasized, ignored
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Reviewer Thank you – Special Issue on Women’s Health Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2022-05-05
(2022). Reviewer Thank you – Special Issue on Women’s Health. Journal of Feminist Family Therapy: Vol. 34, No. 1-2, pp. II-IV.
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“We Don’t Ever Give Up, We Just Find a Different Way In”: An Interview with Dr. Katherine Hertlein, Ph.D. on Feminism and Women in Academia Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2022-05-01 Crystal Marroquin
ABSTRACT Katherine Hertlein, Ph.D. has been actively working in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy for over 20 years. She currently serves as a professor in the Couple and Family Therapy Program at the University of Nevada Las Vegas where she also served as program director from 2012 to 2018. She has been widely published and currently serves as the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Couple and
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2021 Thank You Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2022-05-05
(2022). 2021 Thank You. Journal of Feminist Family Therapy: Vol. 34, No. 1-2, pp. I-I.
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A Multi-level Guide to Work with Male Clients in Couple and Family Therapy from a Gender-critical Perspective Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2022-04-19 Francesca Capozzi
ABSTRACT For relational therapists who are acutely aware of male privilege, working with male clients may be challenging, including in (but not limited to) couple and family therapy. This challenge may be particularly true for beginning therapists. This paper outlines a guide to working in relational therapy with male clients from a gender-critical and socio-culturally attuned perspective. To this
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Arab First-Generation Immigrants’ Wishes and Attitudes Toward Marital Counseling in Canada Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2022-03-27 Deema Abu Hannoud, Debbie Clelland, Rosa Wu
ABSTRACT A mixed method study explored the attitudes and wishes of Arab first-generation immigrants (n = 86) in Canada regarding marital therapy. Results suggested positive attitudes toward seeking marital therapy, and overall attitudes significantly related to the likelihood of seeking marital therapy. Orientation to Canadian or Arab culture was associated with positive or negative attitudes toward
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“Feminism Is the Idea of Promoting Women in Every Area of Life”: Interview with Susan H. McDaniel, PhD on Feminism and Medical Family Therapy Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2022-03-27 Gabrielle C. Gebel
(2022). “Feminism Is the Idea of Promoting Women in Every Area of Life”: Interview with Susan H. McDaniel, PhD on Feminism and Medical Family Therapy. Journal of Feminist Family Therapy: Vol. 34, No. 1-2, pp. 203-212.
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Marriage and Family Therapy Masters Students’ Diversity Course Experiences Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2022-03-14 Melissa M Yzaguirre, Morgan E PettyJohn, Chi-Fang Tseng, Ronald Asiimwe, Meng Fang, Adrian J Blow
ABSTRACT In 2017, the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education implemented updated accreditation standards requiring course credits educating students on issues related to diversity, power, privilege, and oppression. This qualitative study explored students’ required diversity curricula experiences from accredited C/MFT master’s programs. Semi-structured interviews with
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Correction Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2022-03-03
(2022). Correction. Journal of Feminist Family Therapy: Vol. 34, No. 1-2, pp. 223-223.
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Enhancing Counselor Competency during Female Partner Family Formation Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2022-01-28 Jessica Danielson, Jill R. Nelson, Jodi L. Tagen
ABSTRACT The process of family formation for female partners is unique. Little research, outside of the nursing literature, has been conducted to help counselors address the needs of female partners. In this qualitative study, Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was utilized to (a) explore the experiences of female partners receiving third-party fertility treatments during family formation
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Parents of Non-binary Children: Stories of Understanding and Support Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2022-01-28 Brooks Bull, Lucy Byno, Justine D’Arrigo, Janet Robertson
ABSTRACT Parents of non-binary children undergo profound changes as they learn to first understand and then support their child. The question guiding this study was: what are the stories parents of non-binary children tell about how they came to understand and affirm their child? This narrative study provides a definition of non-binary gender, a review of peer-reviewed literature on therapy with children
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Being With/In Trauma: Entangling Agential Realism and Marriage and Family Therapy to Treat Traumatic Stress Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2022-01-11 Amber N. Kelley
ABSTRACT This article serves as an introduction to Karen Barad’s agential realism, a feminist new materialist theory, employing her theoretical tenets to explore how this framework matters for marriage and family therapists, particularly regarding the treatment of trauma and traumatic stress. Entangling Barad’s agential realism with systems theory, this article considers how marriage and family therapists
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Clinical and Training Implications of Privilege Awareness for Couple and Family Therapists: A Qualitative Thematic Analysis Part 2 Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2022-01-11 James G. Bridges, Amber V. Vennum, Paige McAllister, Brooke Balderson, Loren Taylor, Laura Lyddon
ABSTRACT The first of this two-part article series presents results from an analysis of how Couple and Family Therapists (CFTs) became more aware of their privileges. This second part specifically explores the clinical implications of privilege awareness on the therapeutic work of CFTs. CFTs participated in semi-structured interviews and identified common themes by which their privilege awareness influenced
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Privilege Awareness Raising for Couple and Family Therapists: A Qualitative Thematic Analysis Part 1 Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2022-01-11 James G. Bridges, Amber V. Vennum, Paige McAllister, Brooke Balderson, Loren Taylor, Laura Lyddon
ABSTRACT In a qualitative exploration of privilege awareness for couple and family therapists (CFTs), findings provided information on two levels of processes presented in two articles as part of a series. This first article broadens the scope of privilege awareness of couple and family therapists (CFTs) to include any identity that holds power in society. CFTs were asked to complete timelines of privilege
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The Evolving Portrayal of Female Emotions in the Marvel Cinematic Universe Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2022-01-05 Benjamin Jones
ABSTRACT Historically, female characters in comic books have largely been assigned to supporting roles, dressed to cater to the male gaze, or sometimes disregarded as mere plot devices to advance the stories of male characters. In more recent years, this has started to change with a select number of female characters’ stories being highlighted by major blockbuster releases. This article will explore
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Talking about Race with Children Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2021-11-01 Ebonyse Mead, Jen Neitzel
ABSTRACT Racism and white supremacy are deeply entrenched in the fabric of the United States. Although race is a social construct, it has real consequences on people’s lives that cannot and should not be ignored. Race plays a significant role in how we view ourselves as racial beings. So much of who we are is shaped by our racial and ethnic identity. Children’s racial and ethnic culture shape how they
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A Note from the New Editor-in-Chief Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2021-05-09 Kristina S. Brown
(2021). A Note from the New Editor-in-Chief. Journal of Feminist Family Therapy: Vol. 33, No. 2, pp. 103-104.
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Emerging from Therapy School: A Reflection Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2021-04-21 Tara O’Leary
(2021). Emerging from Therapy School: A Reflection. Journal of Feminist Family Therapy: Vol. 33, No. 2, pp. 204-205.
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Mediators of Gender Wage Disparity in MFT Academia Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2021-04-11 Lindsay L. Edwards, Aníbal Torres Bernal, Kevin Culver
ABSTRACT Research on gender wage disparity in MFT academia finds women are consistently paid less than men faculty members. This study expands on previous research by testing if peer-reviewed publications and years in the field mediate the effect that faculty members' gender has on salary. Our results support these factors as significant parallel mediators, meaning the effect of a faculty member’s
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Exploring Contradictory Roles: A Qualitative Examination of Women in Church, Home, and Work Settings Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2021-02-26 Elizabeth R. Watters, Casey M. Gamboni, Amanda L. Rigby, Matthew Becker
ABSTRACT Historically, there has been a significant overlap between religion, family, and work. The aim of this study was to employ qualitative analysis techniques to explore the narratives of women’s identities within these three domains. The present study included eight semi-structured interviews to understand the work, family, and church experiences of white, cis-gender women who worked in higher
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Wonder Woman 1984: Wish Fulfillment and Reasonable Expectations Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2021-02-26 Kyle D. Killian
(2021). Wonder Woman 1984: Wish Fulfillment and Reasonable Expectations. Journal of Feminist Family Therapy: Vol. 33, No. 2, pp. 220-222.
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Women Veterans after Transition to Civilian Life: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2021-02-18 Paula Boros, Kara S. Erolin
ABSTRACT Women are important contributors in the United States military yet historically struggle for equality and equity. As women’s military service increases, literature has failed to keep up with the changes which affect women service members and veterans, especially civilian life transitions. Through a feminist framework, the current study explored the experiences of four women veterans who transitioned
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In Memoriam: Betty Dodson – “Better Orgasms, Better Worlds” Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2021-02-15 Karen Washington, Jewel Spencer
(2021). In Memoriam: Betty Dodson – “Better Orgasms, Better Worlds”. Journal of Feminist Family Therapy: Vol. 33, No. 2, pp. 216-219.
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Using Self-Compassion to Influence Romantic Relationship Satisfaction: A Case Study of Women Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2021-02-11 Bethany Suppes
ABSTRACT Research on self-compassion has focused on implementing psychoeducation and experiential exercises to groups with the goal of increasing individuals’ self-kindness, mindfulness, and sense of shared humanity. This study addressed how implementing a self-compassionate intervention in individual psychotherapy influences a woman’s self-compassion and romantic relationship satisfaction. The researcher
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Introduction to Special Issue on Women’s Health – Women and Cancer Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2021-02-08 Kristina S. Brown
(2021). Introduction to Special Issue on Women’s Health – Women and Cancer. Journal of Feminist Family Therapy: Vol. 33, Women and Cancer, pp. 1-2.
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Diagnosis, Prognosis and Caregiving: An Autoethnography Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2021-02-04 Karen Parker
ABSTRACT In this article, the complexity of the grieving process of the caregiver and her partner is discussed. Through an autoethnography, the author gives a voice to her personal story about her wife’s diagnosis of endometrial cancer, her prognosis and the specialized considerations of a lesbian couple in the health care system. In order to understand the experiences of a lesbian couple’s journey
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Breast Cancer and Body Image: Feminist Therapy Principles and Interventions Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2021-01-21 Chiquita Holmes, Alexis Jackson, Joan Looby, Kasia Gallo, Kendra Blakely
ABSTRACT A breast cancer diagnosis can lead to life-altering biopsychosocial changes and challenges for breast cancer survivors (BCS). Particularly salient is body image perception and its associated biopsychosocial ramifications. This manuscript examined the impact of breast cancer on women’s body image, including women of color and lesbians. The information was contextualized through the application
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Therapeutic Interventions with Families of Breast Cancer Survivors Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2021-01-22 Alexis Jackson, Chiquita Holmes, Joan Looby, Kendra Blakely
ABSTRACT A breast cancer diagnosis presents daunting challenges and disruptions to everyday life for family members and caregivers of breast cancer survivors (BCS). Particularly critical to families are their coping mechanisms, patterns of resiliency, and resource availability to navigate such a transformational experience. Family therapy and family therapists can introduce vulnerable families to a
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Relationship of Optimism, Pessimism, and Dysfunctional Career Thoughts in Breast Cancer Survivors from the Bahamas Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2021-01-26 Levette S Scott, Carlos P Zalaquett, Herbert Exum, Jeffrey D Kromrey, Cheryl R Ellerbrock, Raheem J. Paxton
ABSTRACT A breast cancer diagnosis can lead to life-altering biopsychosocial changes and challenges for breast cancer survivors (BCS). Particularly salient is body image perception and its associated biopsychosocial ramifications. This manuscript examined the impact of breast cancer on women’s body image, including women of color and lesbians. The information was contextualized through the application
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Invisible Loss: A Delphi Approach to Develop A Term for Individuals Who Experienced Perinatal Loss Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2020-12-01 Rachel Diamond, Jessica L. Chou, Susan Bonis
ABSTRACT The purpose of this Delphi pilot study was to 1) identify potential benefits to people who experienced perinatal loss if a term were established; 2) develop a term for people who experienced a perinatal loss because, at present, no term exists; and, 3) identify areas of consensus and contention between perinatal loss professionals and parents when considering terminology. Fifty-five participants
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A Tale of Three Sisters: A Movie Analysis from Critically Informed Family Therapy Perspective Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2021-02-03 Özlem Köse, Fatma Arıcı-Şahin, Ahmet Abakay
ABSTRACT In this article, we examine the experiences of the characters in A Tale of Three Sisters movie from the critically informed family therapy perspective. The movie points out power imbalances in both relationships and the larger societal context within the scope of intersectionality of gender, social class, and geography. The reflections of a patriarchal social order manifest themselves in the
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Attention to Gender and Race in Interventions for Custodial Grandparents: A Scoping Review Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2021-02-03 Lauren Pryce McCarthy
ABSTRACT The prevalence of custodial grandparenting in the United States and other Western countries has increased in the past decade. Custodial grandparents face challenges including navigating painful personal relationships and caring for children with trauma histories. These challenges may be exacerbated for custodial grandmothers, particularly African American custodial grandmothers, due to existing
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Working with Latinx Populations: Applying Culture to Promote Change Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2021-02-03 Danielle Lauricella, Melissa Silva, Zachary Trevino, Ramon Romero, Kristy L. Soloski
ABSTRACT The current political climate and larger systemic context have impacted crimes and discrimination against Latinxs in the United States. Stigmatizing rhetoric and policies not only impact those who they are targeting but can also have an impact on biases held by clinicians. To counteract these sociopolitical effects, we highlight the strengths of various Latinx cultural values of faith and
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Feminist Family Therapy in Turkey: Experiences of Couple and Family Therapists Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2020-11-29 Buket Kılıçer, Seniha Naşit Gurcag, Ayçin Civan, Yudum Akyıl, Anne M. Prouty
ABSTRACT Gender inequality is a critical phenomenon in Turkey due to being placed at the bottom of The Global Gender Gap Reports. The aim of this study was to understand couple and family therapists’ perceptions and experiences when gender-related topics and gendered dynamics emerged in couple therapy sessions. Interview data were collected from seven female therapists who worked in private practices
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Beyond the Numbers: A Demand for A Post-Rape Age Journal of Feminist Family Therapy Pub Date : 2020-11-16 Markie L. C. Twist
ABSTRACT In this narrative inquiry/reflexivity piece, the author discusses their own emotions, thoughts, feelings, and relationships as related to dominant patriarchy and related rape culture in the context of a keynote speech they gave five years ago. This speech was originally delivered at a university based “Take Back the Night” gathering and march. This is followed up with a current update on their