Prison Connect-STI/HIV Prevention Intervention for Couples Affected by Incarceration

Couple will learn taking turns as the speaker and as the listener who paraphrases the speaker's point.The couple will then identify an issue they have faced in their relationship and will role-play using the technique to discuss it.

Identification of and mapping sources of social support and the types of support provided by members of the network. Participants will also identify the strengths and weaknesses of their support network and think through ways to strengthen those networks.

Couple will be taught steps to systematically analyze a problem and brainstorm solutions through a short video. Steps include identify the trigger/problem; identify the goal for addressing the problem; brainstorm possible solutions for each partner; evaluate the solutions and pick the best; and act on the best solution.

Couple will be introduced to the concept of short- and long-term goal setting, including components of goal and planning for potential barriers. The couple will then set a goal for themselves that incorporates the skills obtained during the intervention, such as strengthening ties in their social support network. Participants will fill in a worksheet outlining their goal, potential barriers, and solutions to those barriers.