67th
Annual Conference
Thursday, February 25
Morning Workshops
10:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
Workshop
18
Bisexual Identity
Development in Group
Presented under
the auspices of the AGPA SIG on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and
Transgender Issues
Chairs:
Cara Armstrong, Ph.D.,
Senior Staff Psychologist, Iowa
State University, Ames, Iowa
Katie Griffin, M.A., LPC, CGP,
Staff Psychologist, Iowa State
University, Ames, Iowa
After defining bisexuality, the
presenters will use the Greek myth of Procrustes as a metaphor to
elucidate challenges to healthy bisexual identity development. A
demonstration group will illustrate the benefits of group in
assisting with such challenges, and will springboard discussion of
potential counter-transference issues.
experiential-didactic-demonstration-sharing of work experiences
Learning
Objectives:
The attendee will
be able to:
1. Define bisexuality and healthy
bisexual identity.
2. Explain challenges to healthy bisexual identity development.
3. Identify ways in which group may help with healthy bisexual
identity development.
4. Identify potential counter-transference issues associated with
bisexuality in group.
Course
References:
Burleson, W. E., (2005)
Bi America:
myths, truths and struggles of an invisible community. New York:
Harrington Park Press.
Griffin, K., (in press) If it's Wednesday I must be gay, and other
thoughts on Bisexual Identity Development. GROUP.
Klein, F. (1993)
The Bisexual Option. New York: Harrington Park
Press. |
