Addressing Biphobia in Relationship Therapy
Channel: Dominic Davies
Date: 2016-03-23

Addressing Biphobia in Relationship Therapy or When bisexuality is seen as the problem

Relationships can be difficult enough to navigate when people share the same sexual identity, but what is added to the mix when partners have differing sexual orientations? For some relationships this serves to enrich the experience, but for many others, the fear of such difference can become destructive. This presentation will address the issues bisexual clients and their gay or straight partners may experience when biphobia impacts on the relationship. We will consider the ways clients can feel threatened, resentful and dismissive of their partner’s bisexuality, and how this may affect the bisexual client. The seminar will be of use for relationship therapists, as well as practitioners working in individual therapy with clients facing this issue