We’ve been trained to stay neutral in sessions with clients. But is this always possible, or even desirable? Well, Miguel Gallardo, PsyD had a case in which a client made racist comments. So then the question becomes, how do you handle this while still maintaining the therapeutic alliance? Find out in the video below. He’ll […]
Working with the Trauma of Racism
Racism can be deeply traumatic. And for one teenager who was repeatedly experiencing racism, it was triggering a freeze response. So how did Thema Bryant-Davis, PhD work with her? She’ll share her approach in the video below. Thema will also explain the difference between traditional trauma therapy and liberation therapy, and why liberation therapy can […]
Addressing White Privilege in a Session
A little while back, Pat Ogden, PhD was talking about resentment, and she made a key distinction. You see, there’s resentment that stems from an event that is now over. But then there’s resentment fueled by something that’s ongoing – like systemic oppression. So how does this impact the way she works, particularly with members […]
Moving from Cultural Competence to Antiracism
We’ve all heard about cultural competence in clinical practice. And while it’s important, it’s also not enough. So today, Thema Bryant-Davis, PhD will get into some first steps in becoming an antiracist practitioner. What are your biggest takeaways from what you just heard? Please let us know by leaving a comment below. […]