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IP0104 The Model of Intersectional Psychology?

from Intersectional Psychology · host Aurora Brown, Registered Counsellor

What would psychology look like if it actually cared about (social) justice? We’re gonna talk about what an actual model of Intersectional Psychology should do — and how to make it work. To support this podcast and get access to bonus content, including additional episodes and interviews, as well as more guided mindfulness sessions, go to Patreon.com/IntersectionalPsychology. As an independent media creator, I really appreciate your support.  Download a transcript of this episode on IntersectionalPsychology.com. This episode of Intersectional Psychology was researched, written, recorded, and edited by Aurora Brown. Are you a healthcare provider in need of CPD points? You might prefer to watch a different version of this episode here and then answer a short quiz to earn 2 Clinical CEUs and 1 Ethics CEU, accredited by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Chapter timestamps 00:00:00-00:01:17 Title cards and announcements 00:01:18-00:04:26 Welcome and introduction 00:04:27-00:13:34 Previously on Intersectional Psychology 00:13:35-00:18:31 Why we need an intersectional model 00:18:32-00:54:03 The model of Intersectional Psychology? 00:54:04-01:01:59 Bringing the model to life: A case study 01:02:00-01:14:39 "But what if...?" 01:14:40-01:26:13 The empathetic, ethical, and empowered counsellor 01:26:14-01:29:03 End credits You can contribute to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund at https://www.pcrf.net/  References Adams, G., Estrada-Villalta, S., Sullivan, D., & Markus, H.R. (2019). The psychology of neoliberalism and the neoliberalism of psychology. Journal of Social Issues, 75(1), 189–216 [online]. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/josi.12305  American Psychological Association. (2017). Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct. Washington: American Psychological Association. 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