Instructions: Scan and search the literature for the origins of the etiology of sexual orientation from the nature-versus-nurture perspective. As you are searching, be sure to find scholarly, peer reviewed sources that will allow you to construct the best web of information as you begin to prepare and plan for your presentation. You will want to have no less than 8-10 references for this assignment.
Prepare a 15- to 20-minute presentation highlighting arguments that offer support for the following:
Sexual orientation is biological.
Sexual orientation is based on nurture and personal decisions that individuals make.
Describe potential family reactions given their understanding of the basic tenets of each argument.
Describe the experiences of LGBTQ individuals in our society. Include possible microaggressions they might encounter.
Explain how you would approach your work as a marriage and family therapist working with clients in the LGBTQ population. Be certain that your explanation includes a systemic framework.
Use appropriate APA style and 8-10 references with coordinated citations.
Record your presentation with the tool of your choice. Your final assignment should contain 1) a PowerPoint/Prezi presentation, and 2) audio. Be sure you include instructions on how to access your presentation if it is not in a downloadable format.
Click the “Start Assignment” link in the upper right corner to upload your assignment.
references:
Required Readings:
Microaggressions in everyday life, text
Chapter 4: Microaggression Process Model: The internal struggle of target (pp. 85–114)
Chapter 5: Microaggressive stress: Impact on physical and psychological well-being (pp. 115–144)
Re-visioning family therapy: Addressing diversity in clinical practice, text
Chapter 26: Working with LGBTQ families (pp. 363–387)
Chapter 27: Same-sex couples (pp. 388–402)
Yarhouse, M. A. (2010). Chapter. 1: What does God think about Homosexuality? Download Chapter. 1: What does God think about Homosexuality? In, Homosexuality and the Christian: A guide for parents, pastors, and friends (pp. 4–23). Bethany House.
Yarhouse, M. A. (2010). Chapter 3: What causes homosexuality? Download Chapter 3: What causes homosexuality? In, Homosexuality and the Christian: A guide for parents, pastors, and friends (pp. 57–80). Bethany House.
Cerbone, A. R. (2020). The straight therapist for the gay guy: Timely recommendations Links to an external site.. Practice Innovations, 5(1), 45–54. https://doi.org/10.1037/pri0000106
Addison, S. M., & Coolhart, D. (2015). Expanding the therapy paradigm with queer couples: A relational intersectional lens Links to an external site.. Family Process, 54(3), 435–453. https://doi.org/10.1111/famp.12171
Required Resources:
Johnson, S. (2011). Emotionally focused therapy with same-sex couples – Parts I and II Links to an external site. [Video]. Psychotherapy.net.
Books for the above references:
Hardy, K. (Ed.). (2022). The enduring, invisible, and ubiquitous centrality of whiteness. Norton. ISBN 9781324016915.
Knudson-Martin, C., & Mahoney, A. R. (Eds.). (2009). Couples, gender, and power: Creating change in intimate relationships. Springer. ISBN 9780826117564.
McGoldrick, M., & Hardy, K.V., (Eds.). (2019). Re-visioning Family Therapy: Addressing diversity in clinical practice (3rd ed.). Guildford. ISBN 9781462531936.
Schwartz, J. E. (Ed.). (2017). Counseling women across the lifespan: Empowerment, advocacy and intervention. Springer. ISBN 9780826129161.
Available through the ACU library at: https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=sso&db=e000xna&AN=1475876&site=eds-live&scope=site&custid=s8479690&ebv=EB&ppid=pp_Cover Links to an external site.
Sue, D. W., & Spanierman, L. B. (2020). Microaggressions in everyday life (2nd ed.). Wiley. ISBN 9781119513797.
