Pub Date : 2020-04-02DOI: 10.1080/08952833.2020.1755169
K. Washington, Helen Wyatt
ABSTRACT This article proposes a connection between autoimmune disorders and pain with sexual activity in ova-having individuals. The authors focus on accumulating research from psychology data, medical data, the field of psychoneuroimmunology (PNI), and the field of sex therapy. Current research supports a connection between the mind-body bidirectionality and effects on the immune system, and effects of the mind-body bidirectionality and pain with sexual activity. Content analysis will first discuss the occurrence of autoimmune disorders in ova-having individuals from a PNI perspective followed by a discussion of the occurrence of sexual pain in ova-having individuals. Finally, the authors discuss the overlap in what is happening based upon psychoneuroimmunology and pain during sexual activity in ova-having individuals, as well as clinical implication and a call-to-action for further study of the link between autoimmune disorders and sexual pain.
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Pub Date : 2020-04-02DOI: 10.1080/08952833.2020.1793563
Angela R Hiefner
ABSTRACT The lack of recognition and understanding of miscarriage as a significant loss often leaves bereaved parents with less social support to help them navigate their grief. In a phenomenological study of parents’ experiences of miscarriage, a theme emerged regarding disenfranchisement and the norm of silence surrounding early pregnancy loss. This theme contributes to overwhelming evidence that miscarriage is a unique loss with additional challenges. This paper will discuss this theme of disenfranchisement and describe how a feminist approach to couples therapy can provide greater support to parents experiencing this loss.
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Pub Date : 2020-04-02DOI: 10.1080/08952833.2020.1793565
J. Danielson, Jodi L. Tangen, J. Nelson
ABSTRACT Female partners continue to experience homophobia when creating families. In this study, we utilized Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) and Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT) to explore the experiences of female partners receiving third-party fertility treatments and to investigate the counseling profession’s potential role in the family formation process. Two themes emerged: love and disconnection. Therapists are encouraged to employ RCT when working with female partners engaging in family formation. Application of RCT emphasizes enhancing love by addressing relational images and integrity and healing disconnection by addressing autonomy and belonging. Recommendations for future research are discussed.
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Pub Date : 2020-04-02DOI: 10.1080/08952833.2020.1763074
Kristina S. Brown
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2017) estimates that 13.4% of women over the age of 18 are in “fair or poor health” according to the Summary Health Statistics: National Health Inter...
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Pub Date : 2020-04-02DOI: 10.1080/08952833.2020.1755167
A. Lamson, Rebekah J. Clark, Roberta Woodlief Bellamy, Jennifer L. Hodgson, S. Knight, Eboni J Baugh, Jasmine Flores
ABSTRACT There is a continuous upward trend in the number of Latinas living in the US; thus, their need for safe and accessible sexual health care ever-growing. This article addresses the sexual health of Latinas through the framework of critical theory, answering the research question: “What are Latina immigrants’ experiences with receiving sexual health care from providers in the United States?” The study was conducted through a community-based participatory research design in collaboration with Latina community members. Seven themes emerged that can enhance Latina’s sexual health care cultural humility and the role of family in treatment. Implications for family therapists include advocating for screeners and interventions that are indicated for Latinas.
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Pub Date : 2020-04-02DOI: 10.1080/08952833.2020.1755170
Ö. Köse, Jennifer L. Hodgson, Karlene Cunningham
ABSTRACT While sexual health problems due to obesity is more pronounced in women than men, which biopsychosocial factors compound this effect is not clear. In this systematic review, the authors collected 63 studies that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria on the biopsychosocial factors associated with sexual problems in women with obesity and highlighted the gaps. More research and clinical attention on social context and intersectionality and its connections to other biopsychosocial factors are needed to better serve women with obesity and their romantic partners, as well as combat obesity and sexual health disparities. Recommendations for clinicians and researchers are provided.
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Pub Date : 2020-04-02DOI: 10.1080/08952833.2020.1755171
H. L. Henry, S. Walters
ABSTRACT Fat women experiencing infertility are often stigmatized; they are told by doctors that their fatness is to blame for their trouble conceiving and are refused medical treatment. However, researchers are finding that the evidence for refusing such treatments may be based more on stigma than science. Because fat women experiencing infertility often feel disempowered, using feminist family therapy to help fat women and their partners is explored as a beneficial approach for treatment. This paper will address the many issues fat women with infertility face and the resulting implications for feminist family therapists.
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Pub Date : 2020-04-02DOI: 10.1080/08952833.2020.1793562
Adriana Dyurich, M. Oliver
ABSTRACT This phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of pregnant women using VeedaMom, a mobile app created to screen for and manage symptoms of perinatal depression. Participants were required to complete the in-app Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale weekly, watch psycho-educational videos featured in the app, and practice mindfulness exercises offered through the app as audio recordings. Individual interviews were conducted with six pregnant women attending a maternal-fetal clinic in South Texas. Three of these participants also took part in a focus group. The findings of this study provide a deeper understanding of pregnant women’s experiences while using the VeedaMom app. Some interesting findings refer to the role social media and social pressure play in their motherhood experience, and how an electronic intervention can help as treatment companion.
{"title":"Use of the VeedaMom Electronic App as a Pregnancy Treatment Companion","authors":"Adriana Dyurich, M. Oliver","doi":"10.1080/08952833.2020.1793562","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08952833.2020.1793562","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of pregnant women using VeedaMom, a mobile app created to screen for and manage symptoms of perinatal depression. Participants were required to complete the in-app Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale weekly, watch psycho-educational videos featured in the app, and practice mindfulness exercises offered through the app as audio recordings. Individual interviews were conducted with six pregnant women attending a maternal-fetal clinic in South Texas. Three of these participants also took part in a focus group. The findings of this study provide a deeper understanding of pregnant women’s experiences while using the VeedaMom app. Some interesting findings refer to the role social media and social pressure play in their motherhood experience, and how an electronic intervention can help as treatment companion.","PeriodicalId":44214,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF FEMINIST FAMILY THERAPY","volume":"32 1","pages":"38 - 56"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2020-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/08952833.2020.1793562","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43881741","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2020-03-09DOI: 10.1080/08952833.2020.1735826
K. Killian
{"title":"Girlfriend in a Coma: The Big Sick Resuscitates Romantic Comedy","authors":"K. Killian","doi":"10.1080/08952833.2020.1735826","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08952833.2020.1735826","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44214,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF FEMINIST FAMILY THERAPY","volume":"32 1","pages":"132 - 134"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2020-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/08952833.2020.1735826","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43201341","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2020-02-02DOI: 10.1080/08952833.2020.1717903
Émilie M. Ellis, J. Bermudez
ABSTRACT Despite increasingly nuanced conversations about women’s issues in family therapy, discussion about internalized oppression in women remains limited. Without addressing internalized sexism within our clients and ourselves as therapists, the growth that women clients experience in therapy and society will remain limited by sexist dominant discourses. In this paper, we have explored the effects of four dimensions of internalized sexism on the therapy process, discussed the metaphor of the funhouse mirror in family therapy, and provided questions that therapists can use to assess for the ways in which their own lives may be influenced by internalized oppressive discourses. Finally, we offer suggestions for building a woman-affirming practice.
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