Section 1: Impact of Similarities and Differences (2 pages)
This section of the paper should focus on the impact of similarities and differences between a marriage and family therapist and a family in the therapeutic process. Address the following questions:
a. In marriage and family therapy, what are the positive and negative aspects of working with clients of the same race, religious beliefs, SES, etc., or an individual of the same gender?
b. What would be the potential dangers and what would be the potential strengths of having similarities and differences?
c. How have you learned for yourself ways to recognize this impact and whether it is positive or negative?
d. What strategies would you use to remain aware of the impact similarities and differences are having in a therapeutic relationship?
Section 2: Clinical Application of Gender and Diversity (4 pages)
For the final section of the paper address the following areas. Support each of your answers by referencing specific information from the readings, discussions and activities.
a. As a marriage and family therapist, what specifically will you keep and what will you change about your practice habits as a result of things you learned in this course?
b. Pick a gender or diversity issue that you believe you would have difficulty working with as a MFT. Describe the origins of the issue and describe what would be difficult for you. Give specific measures you can and would take in the face of this difficult situation.

References:
McGoldrick, M. (Ed.). (2008). Re-visioning family therapy: Race, culture, and gender in clinical practice (2nd ed.). New York: The Guilford Press.
McGoldrick, M., Giordano, J., & Garcia-Preto, N. (2005). Ethnicity and family therapy. New York: The Guilford Press.
Shier, M. L., Sinclair, S., & Gault, L. (2011). Challenging ‘ableism’ and teaching about disability in a social work classroom: A training module for generalist social workers working with people disabled by the social environment.Critical Social Work, 12(1).
AAMFT (2002). The men’s movement and beyond—Thoughts from Sam Keen. Family Therapy Magazine, 1(4), 32-35.
Adams, A., & Benson, K. (2005). Considerations for gay and lesbian families. Family Therapy Magazine, 4(6), 20-23.
Bepko, C., & Johnson, T. (2000), Gay and lesbian couples in therapy: Perspectives for the contemporary therapist.Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 26(4), 409-419.
Frame, M. W. (2000). The spiritual genogram in family therapy. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 26(2), 211-216.
Goodwin, A. M., Kaestle, C. E., & Piercy, F. P. (2013). An exploration of feminist family therapists’ resistance to and collusion with oppression. Journal of Feminist Family Therapy, 25(4), 233-256.
Goodwin, D. L., Krohn, J., & Kuhnle, A. (2004). Beyond the wheelchair: The experience of dance. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 21(3), 229-248.
Jones, L. V., Hardiman, E. R., & Carpenter, J. (2007). Mental health recovery: A strength-based approach to culturally relevant services for African-Americans. Journal of Human Behavior in Social Environment, 15(2/3), 251-269.
Keoughan, P. F., & Joanning, H. (2001). Crises of faith within religious families. Family Therapy News, 32(4), 6-7.
Lawless, J. (2002). A Caucasian male’s journey toward cultural competence. Family Therapy Magazine, 1(2), 26-29.
Long, J. K., & Serovich, J. M. (2003). Incorporating sexual orientation into MFT training programs: Infusion and inclusion.Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 29(1), 59-67.
Odell, M. (2003). Intersecting worldviews including vs. imposing spirituality in therapy. Family Therapy Magazine, 2(5), 26-30.
Pinderhughes, E. (1996). Developing theory as a personal response to systemic entrapment. Cultural Diversity and Mental Health, 2(3), 157-169.
Smith, L. (2005). Psychotherapy, classism, and the poor: Conspicuous by their absence. American Psychologist, 60(7), 687-696.
Stone Fish, L., & Harvey, R. G. (2004). Clinical update: sexual minority youth—The role of family therapists. Family Therapy Magazine, 3(3), 36-42.
Witten, T. M. (2003). Life course analysis – the courage to search for something more. Journal of the Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 8(2/3), 189-224.

Personalizing Gender and Diversity Discussion Signature Assignment

Order Description

Section 1: Impact of Similarities and Differences (2 pages)
This section of the paper should focus on the impact of similarities and differences between a marriage and family therapist and a family in the therapeutic process. Address the following questions:
a. In marriage and family therapy, what are the positive and negative aspects of working with clients of the same race, religious beliefs, SES, etc., or an individual of the same gender?
b. What would be the potential dangers and what would be the potential strengths of having similarities and differences?
c. How have you learned for yourself ways to recognize this impact and whether it is positive or negative?
d. What strategies would you use to remain aware of the impact similarities and differences are having in a therapeutic relationship?
Section 2: Clinical Application of Gender and Diversity (4 pages)
For the final section of the paper address the following areas. Support each of your answers by referencing specific information from the readings, discussions and activities.
a. As a marriage and family therapist, what specifically will you keep and what will you change about your practice habits as a result of things you learned in this course?
b. Pick a gender or diversity issue that you believe you would have difficulty working with as a MFT. Describe the origins of the issue and describe what would be difficult for you. Give specific measures you can and would take in the face of this difficult situation.

References:
McGoldrick, M. (Ed.). (2008). Re-visioning family therapy: Race, culture, and gender in clinical practice (2nd ed.). New York: The Guilford Press.
McGoldrick, M., Giordano, J., & Garcia-Preto, N. (2005). Ethnicity and family therapy. New York: The Guilford Press.
Shier, M. L., Sinclair, S., & Gault, L. (2011). Challenging ‘ableism’ and teaching about disability in a social work classroom: A training module for generalist social workers working with people disabled by the social environment.Critical Social Work, 12(1).
AAMFT (2002). The men’s movement and beyond—Thoughts from Sam Keen. Family Therapy Magazine, 1(4), 32-35.
Adams, A., & Benson, K. (2005). Considerations for gay and lesbian families. Family Therapy Magazine, 4(6), 20-23.
Bepko, C., & Johnson, T. (2000), Gay and lesbian couples in therapy: Perspectives for the contemporary therapist.Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 26(4), 409-419.
Frame, M. W. (2000). The spiritual genogram in family therapy. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 26(2), 211-216.
Goodwin, A. M., Kaestle, C. E., & Piercy, F. P. (2013). An exploration of feminist family therapists’ resistance to and collusion with oppression. Journal of Feminist Family Therapy, 25(4), 233-256.
Goodwin, D. L., Krohn, J., & Kuhnle, A. (2004). Beyond the wheelchair: The experience of dance. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 21(3), 229-248.
Jones, L. V., Hardiman, E. R., & Carpenter, J. (2007). Mental health recovery: A strength-based approach to culturally relevant services for African-Americans. Journal of Human Behavior in Social Environment, 15(2/3), 251-269.
Keoughan, P. F., & Joanning, H. (2001). Crises of faith within religious families. Family Therapy News, 32(4), 6-7.
Lawless, J. (2002). A Caucasian male’s journey toward cultural competence. Family Therapy Magazine, 1(2), 26-29.
Long, J. K., & Serovich, J. M. (2003). Incorporating sexual orientation into MFT training programs: Infusion and inclusion.Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 29(1), 59-67.
Odell, M. (2003). Intersecting worldviews including vs. imposing spirituality in therapy. Family Therapy Magazine, 2(5), 26-30.
Pinderhughes, E. (1996). Developing theory as a personal response to systemic entrapment. Cultural Diversity and Mental Health, 2(3), 157-169.
Smith, L. (2005). Psychotherapy, classism, and the poor: Conspicuous by their absence. American Psychologist, 60(7), 687-696.
Stone Fish, L., & Harvey, R. G. (2004). Clinical update: sexual minority youth—The role of family therapists. Family Therapy Magazine, 3(3), 36-42.
Witten, T. M. (2003). Life course analysis – the courage to search for something more. Journal of the Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 8(2/3), 189-224.

Personalizing Gender and Diversity Discussion Signature Assignment

Order Description

Section 1: Impact of Similarities and Differences (2 pages)
This section of the paper should focus on the impact of similarities and differences between a marriage and family therapist and a family in the therapeutic process. Address the following questions:
a. In marriage and family therapy, what are the positive and negative aspects of working with clients of the same race, religious beliefs, SES, etc., or an individual of the same gender?
b. What would be the potential dangers and what would be the potential strengths of having similarities and differences?
c. How have you learned for yourself ways to recognize this impact and whether it is positive or negative?
d. What strategies would you use to remain aware of the impact similarities and differences are having in a therapeutic relationship?
Section 2: Clinical Application of Gender and Diversity (4 pages)
For the final section of the paper address the following areas. Support each of your answers by referencing specific information from the readings, discussions and activities.
a. As a marriage and family therapist, what specifically will you keep and what will you change about your practice habits as a result of things you learned in this course?
b. Pick a gender or diversity issue that you believe you would have difficulty working with as a MFT. Describe the origins of the issue and describe what would be difficult for you. Give specific measures you can and would take in the face of this difficult situation.

References:
McGoldrick, M. (Ed.). (2008). Re-visioning family therapy: Race, culture, and gender in clinical practice (2nd ed.). New York: The Guilford Press.
McGoldrick, M., Giordano, J., & Garcia-Preto, N. (2005). Ethnicity and family therapy. New York: The Guilford Press.
Shier, M. L., Sinclair, S., & Gault, L. (2011). Challenging ‘ableism’ and teaching about disability in a social work classroom: A training module for generalist social workers working with people disabled by the social environment.Critical Social Work, 12(1).
AAMFT (2002). The men’s movement and beyond—Thoughts from Sam Keen. Family Therapy Magazine, 1(4), 32-35.
Adams, A., & Benson, K. (2005). Considerations for gay and lesbian families. Family Therapy Magazine, 4(6), 20-23.
Bepko, C., & Johnson, T. (2000), Gay and lesbian couples in therapy: Perspectives for the contemporary therapist.Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 26(4), 409-419.
Frame, M. W. (2000). The spiritual genogram in family therapy. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 26(2), 211-216.
Goodwin, A. M., Kaestle, C. E., & Piercy, F. P. (2013). An exploration of feminist family therapists’ resistance to and collusion with oppression. Journal of Feminist Family Therapy, 25(4), 233-256.
Goodwin, D. L., Krohn, J., & Kuhnle, A. (2004). Beyond the wheelchair: The experience of dance. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 21(3), 229-248.
Jones, L. V., Hardiman, E. R., & Carpenter, J. (2007). Mental health recovery: A strength-based approach to culturally relevant services for African-Americans. Journal of Human Behavior in Social Environment, 15(2/3), 251-269.
Keoughan, P. F., & Joanning, H. (2001). Crises of faith within religious families. Family Therapy News, 32(4), 6-7.
Lawless, J. (2002). A Caucasian male’s journey toward cultural competence. Family Therapy Magazine, 1(2), 26-29.
Long, J. K., & Serovich, J. M. (2003). Incorporating sexual orientation into MFT training programs: Infusion and inclusion.Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 29(1), 59-67.
Odell, M. (2003). Intersecting worldviews including vs. imposing spirituality in therapy. Family Therapy Magazine, 2(5), 26-30.
Pinderhughes, E. (1996). Developing theory as a personal response to systemic entrapment. Cultural Diversity and Mental Health, 2(3), 157-169.
Smith, L. (2005). Psychotherapy, classism, and the poor: Conspicuous by their absence. American Psychologist, 60(7), 687-696.
Stone Fish, L., & Harvey, R. G. (2004). Clinical update: sexual minority youth—The role of family therapists. Family Therapy Magazine, 3(3), 36-42.
Witten, T. M. (2003). Life course analysis – the courage to search for something more. Journal of the Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 8(2/3), 189-224.