Category Archives: Resource

Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse The Gottman Institute

I was exposed to Dr. John Gottman’s research in a Social Psychology course I took last fall. This video is a great summary of the the negative communication styles that serve as predictors of divorce and ways to change them. I was discussing how these concepts can be applied to friendships and working relationships withContinue reading “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse The Gottman Institute”

Cass Model of Gay/Lesbian Identity Development

Coming out is as an LGBT person is unique experience for each individual.  The circumstances and barriers to coming out are specific to each person.  However, research by Dr. Vivienne Cass (1979) offers a six stage theoretical model to help describe the process of forming a positive homosexual identity. It’s important to note that theContinue reading “Cass Model of Gay/Lesbian Identity Development”

Resource: Guidelines for Managing Info Related to the SOGIE of youth in the CWS

Attached is an amazing resource referenced in my upcoming trainings in Santa Cruz focusing on engaging with foster youth in discussions about Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression. Check it out!!!