“I'm in a safe spot”: Lessons Learned about Trust & Safety from Same-Gender Couples
This presentation will share findings from a study that examined stories about feeling safe and secure from members of same-gender romantic couples who navigated coming out, family acceptance, and community support. We will explore how trust develops over time and what partners do to maintain a sense of safety during conflict or stress. Participants described how visibility, chosen family, and community networks shaped their sense of security over time. The discussion also covers practical strategies clinicians and educators can use when supporting couples who are building trust after disclosure or rejection. Attendees will leave with research-backed insights and conversation prompts they can bring back to their own work with couples and families. Join us for an interactive Q&A session following the presentation.
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Anthony Theos
Graduate Researcher, Family Studies
Anthony Theos conducts research on trust and safety in same-gender romantic relationships, examining how couples navigate coming out, family acceptance, and community support while building lasting security together.
Learning Objectives
This webinar explores key themes from "“I'm in a safe spot”: Lessons Learned about Trust & Safety from Same-Gender Couples" — offering research-backed insights, practical strategies, and discussion prompts for clinicians, educators, and practitioners.
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