EPISODE · Mar 11, 2024 · 36 MIN
Episode 178 | Therapy is Political
from Psych Talk · host Dr. Jessica Rabon
In today's episode of Psych Talk I discussed the concept of "Therapy is political". Many people have the belief that therapists and psychologists should not be political and, rather, be neutral on issues of injustice. I discuss how therapy is innately political and highlight various ethical codes that highlight therapists' ethical duties of justice, service, and advocacy. I discuss what the term "therapy is political" does not mean, as well as what it does mean. Further, I discuss client's rights when it comes to finding a therapist that aligns with them politically. Ultimately, the takeaway of this episode is that therapist is innately political and therapists remaining neutral on issues directly impacting their clients does harm, creates an unsafe space of clients who are directly negatively impacted by sociopolitical systems, and goes against what ethics require. Accounts mentioned in this episode: @thevirtualcouchtherapy @deconlonizingtherapy @the.healingvibe @decolonizeyourpractice @kaitlin_therelatabletherapist Connect with Me: Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphd Follow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcast Follow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphd Follow me on Youtube Follow me on Threads @jessicaleighphd Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast Join my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go Through Ways to Work With Me: Mind Over Matter LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass Be a guest on my podcast Resources: Anti-Racism Resources LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting Intro/Outro Music Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Music License
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In today's episode of Psych Talk I discussed the concept of "Therapy is political". Many people have the belief that therapists and psychologists should not be political and, rather, be neutral on issues of injustice. I discuss how therapy is innately political and highlight various ethical codes that highlight therapists' ethical duties of justice, service, and advocacy. I discuss what the term "therapy is political" does not mean, as well as what it does mean. Further, I discuss client's rights when it comes to finding a therapist that aligns with them politically. Ultimately, the takeaway of this episode is that therapist is innately political and therapists remaining neutral on issues directly impacting their clients does harm, creates an unsafe space of clients who are directly negatively impacted by sociopolitical systems, and goes against what ethics require. Accounts mentioned in this episode: @thevirtualcouchtherapy @deconlonizingtherapy @the.healingvibe @decolonizeyourpractice @kaitlin_therelatabletherapist Connect with Me: Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphd Follow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcast Follow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphd Follow me on Youtube Follow me on Threads @jessicaleighphd Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast Join my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go Through Ways to Work With Me: Mind Over Matter LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass Be a guest on my podcast Resources: Anti-Racism Resources LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting Intro/Outro Music Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Music License
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