Paper instructions:
After completing the readings for this assignment, you are invited
to start a self-reflection pertaining to the acquisition of cultural
competencies considering the diverse populations and their unique
needs while providing Couple and Sex Therapy. Start with a white sheet
of paper. On the top of the list write ?at the beginning?; in the
middle, write ?now? and towards the bottom of your list write ?in the
future.? Then, write a paragraph or two for each section to assess
your cultural competencies for diverse populations that you might
encounter in your work with couples. Remember to comment on different
aspects of diversity, including but not limited to ethnicity, race,
disability, sexual and gender orientation etc. Be sure to support your
reflections with specific references to the assigned readings.

Reference
Watters, Y., & Boyd, T. V. (2009). Sexuality in later life:
Opportunity for reflections for healthcare providers.
Dupree, W. J., Bhakta, K. A., & Patel, P. S. (2013). Developing
culturally competent marriage and family therapist: Guidelines for
working with Asian Indian American couples.
Connor, J., Sauer, C., & Doll, K. (2012). Assisted Reproductive
technologies and world religions: Implications for couple therapy.
Blumer, M. L. C., Green, M. S., Knowles, S. J., & Williams, A.
(2012). Shedding light on thirteen years darkness: Content analysis of
articles pertaining to transgender issues in marriage/couple and
family therapy journals.
Bepko, C., & Johnson, T. (2000). Gay and lesbian couples in
therapy: Perspectives for the contemporary family therapist.
Barnes, J. C. (2012). Using systemic and psychodynamic
psychotherapy with a couple in a community learning disabilities
context: A case study.
Gurman, A. S. (2008). Clinical handbook of couple therapy. New
York, NY: The Guilford Press