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CC21 Keynote 07 - Working with Variant Sexual, Erotic and Relational Systems - Joseph Winn, MSW
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Description:
This keynote will highlight core themes that are imperative for therapists to consider before working with relational systems that exist beyond the purview of heteronormativity. Specific topics will include becoming aware of ones sexological world views, understanding and working with sexual and relational health, and exploring what variant sexual, erotic and relational systems may offer heteronormative and monogamous couples in terms of increasing vulnerability, differentiation, and deepening relational attunement.
Educational Objectives:
- Creating a shared understanding of variant sexual, erotic and relational systems.
- Identity clinical biases that undermine systemic work with variant sexual, erotic and relational systems.
- Identify relational skills within variant sexual, erotic and relational systems that can improve relational functioning within heteronormative relational systems.
*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*
Joseph Winn, MSW, LICSW, CST-S
I graduated from Boston University in 1995 with a Masters Degree in Social Work and a specialization in group psychotherapy. While studying at Boston University, my field placements focused on family therapy, adult mental health, substance abuse and dependency, community mental health and people diagnosed with HIV and AIDS.
My undergraduate degree was completed in 1993 through The University of Massachusetts Boston. While enrolled at U-Mass Boston, I worked full time with homeless men, women and families struggling with chronic mental illness, substance dependency, and domestic violence. I was employed at McLean Hospital for several years where I worked primarily in an adolescent residential program and several other programs including the psychotic disorders residential unit.
