Treating Systemic Trauma in Couples Therapy: Building Relational Privilege

In the realm of couples therapy, understanding the impact of systemic trauma is crucial, especially for marginalized communities, including LGBTQI couples. This blog explores the insights shared by Akila Riley Richardson, a seasoned therapist with extensive experience working with diverse populations, including those facing systemic oppression.

Key takeaways:

• Participants will be able to explain the concept of Responsible Externalizing and the value of this in therapy with LGBTQI couples.
• Participants will be able to apply at least one tool for assessing the degree of Relational Privilege and the impact of systemic trauma on LGBTI couples.
• Participants will be able to explain how systemic trauma can be specifically treated in couples therapy.
• Participants will be able to define and understand the concept of a liberatory connection.
• Participants will be able to implement at least one strategy for building liberatory connections in couples therapy.