Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
1:05 to 1:15 Log on/Registration
1:15 to 1:35 (20 minutes) – Introduction: History, Strengths, and Limitations of Traditional Genograms
1:35 to 2:15 (40 Minutes) – Sexuality-Inclusive Genograms (avoiding heteronormativity)
2:15 to 2:45 (30 Minutes) – Gender-Inclusive Genograms (avoiding cisnormativity)
2:45 to 3:00 - 15-minute break
3:00 to 4:10 (70 Minutes) – Small Group Exercises: Developing Inclusive Genograms (Introducing Cases, Small Group Discussions, and Debriefing)
4:10 to 4:30 (20 Minutes) – Questions, Additional Scenarios from Participants, Key Takeaways, and Conclusions
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Develop genograms in a manner that accurately and respectfully depicts individuals with diverse sexualities (including people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, two-spirited, and queer).
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Develop genograms in a manner that accurately and respectfully depicts people with diverse genders (including people who identify as transgender, gender-nonbinary, gender-fluid, and gender-queer).
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Use inclusive genograms to engage clients in empathic discussions of family dynamics, including roles, relationships, expectations, family patterns, strengths, and stresses related to gender and sexuality.
Bibliography & References
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