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Digital Seminar

Privilege, Oppression and Power Dynamics: Clinical Changes for a More Inclusive Practice

Clinical Changes for a More Inclusive Practice
Faculty:
Chinwe Williams, PhD
Duration:
1 Hour 06 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
23 Feb, 2023
Product Code:
POS059292
Media Type:
Digital Seminar
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Description

Power and privilege are inherent in every relationship, including the therapeutic relationship. Experiencing racism, ableism, ageism, homophobia/heterosexism, and social exclusion and other forms of oppression has a detrimental impact on the mental health of individuals and communities. These parameters of social exclusion are always present in the therapy room in implicit and explicit ways. The therapeutic alliance between therapist and client has been demonstrated to be a key element for therapeutic effectiveness (Wampold, 2015). Differences in culture, social identity, and power affect how a client and clinician experience the therapeutic relationship, as well as clinical outcomes. In this session, you will discover strategies, practices, and clinical interventions that minimise power imbalances and promote equity and empowerment for all clients.

CPD

Planning Committee Disclosure - No relevant relationships

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.


CPD

PESI Australia, in collaboration with PESI in the USA, offers quality online continuing professional development events from the leaders in the field at a standard recognized by professional associations including psychology, social work, occupational therapy, alcohol and drug professionals, counselling and psychotherapy. On completion of the training, a Professional Development Certificate is issued after the individual has answered and submitted a quiz and course evaluation. This program is worth 1.25 hours CPD for points calculation by your association.

Handouts

File type File name Number of pages
PDF Manual - Privilege, Oppression and Power Dynamics (1.6 MB) 17 Pages Available after Purchase
PDF Manual - Privilege, Oppression and Power Dynamics - French (1.6 MB) 17 Pages Available after Purchase
PDF Manual - Privilege, Oppression and Power Dynamics - Italian (1.6 MB) 17 Pages Available after Purchase

Objectives

  1. Analyse how privilege, systemic oppression, and practices of exclusion are reproduced within the counseling relationship.
  2. Evaluate factors that influence power dynamics within the counselling relationship.
  3. Utilise tools to self-examine and reflect on identity, hidden biases, and privilege so as not to enact harm to clients.
  4. Employ strategies, practices, and clinical interventions that minimise power imbalances and promote equity and empowerment for all clients.

Outline

  • An understanding of how privilege, systemic oppression, and practices of exclusion are reproduced within the counselling relationship
  • Factors that influence power dynamics within the counselling relationship
  • Tools to self-examine and reflect on therapist identity, hidden biases, and privilege so as not to enact harm to clients
  • Strategies, practices, and clinical interventions that minimise power imbalances and promote equity and empowerment for all clients
  • Risks and limitations associated with developing an inclusive practice

Target Audience

  • Counsellors
  • Educators
  • Marriage and Family Therapists
  • Nurses
  • Psychologists
  • Social Workers
  • Other Mental Health Professionals

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