Abstract
Feminist theorists have begun to view gendered power as a core component of relational distress (Knudson-Martin & Mahoney, 2009; Moradi, 2012). Leading couples toward equality is a social justice ethic and is arguably a stand-alone clinical outcome (Evans, Kincade, Marbley, & Seem, 2005; Fitzgerald & Betz, 1994). Leading couples toward mutual support brings relational stability and long-term relationship satisfaction in both men and women (Acitelli & Antonucci, 1994; Buunk & Mutsaers, 1999; Mahoney & Knudson-Martin, 2009; Sprecher, 2001). SERT [Socio-emotional Relationship Therapy] was designed to integrate feminist theory as a core component to bringing power change in couples (Knudson-Martin & Huenergardt, 2010). This research utilized task analysis to locate the tasks of therapists guiding couples toward mutual attunement and shared relational responsibility. The study discovered that therapists who were successful in reaching the outcome resolution would first attune to male clients, then direct those men toward relational language and mindsets, invite the female client’s perspective and finally guide an enactment of this new and mutually supportive process with the couple. This study gives clarity on the process of implementing SERT which can guide the training process of new feminist therapists.
LLU Discipline
Systems, Families, and Couples
Department
Counseling and Family Sciences
School
School of Behavioral Health
First Advisor
Jacqueline M. Williams-Reade
Second Advisor
Bryan Cafferky
Third Advisor
Lena Lopez-Bradley
Fourth Advisor
Kirstee Williams
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Degree Level
Ph.D.
Year Degree Awarded
2019
Date (Title Page)
6-2019
Language
English
Library of Congress/MESH Subject Headings
Feminist therapy; Relationships, Man-woman; Gender Equity.
Type
Dissertation
Page Count
xiii, 104 p.
Digital Format
Digital Publisher
Loma Linda University Libraries
Copyright
Author
Usage Rights
This title appears here courtesy of the author, who has granted Loma Linda University a limited, non-exclusive right to make this publication available to the public. The author retains all other copyrights.
Recommended Citation
Donihoo, Gregory B., "Task Analysis of SERT: Exploring the Efficacy of Feminist Therapy" (2019). Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects. 1795.
https://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/1795
Collection
Loma Linda University Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Collection Website
http://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/
Repository
Loma Linda University. Del E. Webb Memorial Library. University Archives