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• Archive: Topic Areas:Couples Therapy | WorkshopCategory:Couples Conference | Couples Conference 2017Faculty:Rick Miller, MSW | Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFTDuration:2:00:09Format:Audio OnlyOriginal Program Date :Apr 02, 2017 Description CC17 Workshop 14 - Exclusive vs.
• Inclusive In Healthy Male Couples: Differences Between Monogamy Loosening Boundaries, and Deception - Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT The gay male subculture emphasizes easy sexual hookups as a norm, without questioning whether this is actually healthy for a couple.
• This workshop will define how male couples choose exclusivity successfully, how healthy attachment is an important component for considering an open relationship and provide guidelines for managing open boundaries within a couple.
• Norms in the subculture will be compared to stereotypical heterosexual couples, including what actually constitutes deception or affairs, and how transform deception to a deeper intimacy.
• ● Identify guidelines for whether opening up a relationship is advisable and pro- vide suggestions for successful implementation of this when appropriate.