POWER, PRIVILEGE, AND SYSTEMIC OPPRESSION IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
This session explores how social structures, systems, and inequities shape mental health outcomes and influence the therapeutic process. Participants will examine the impact of privilege, marginalization, and systemic oppression on client experiences and clinical dynamics.
Through discussion and applied strategies, attendees will learn to recognize power dynamics within the therapeutic alliance and develop approaches that foster equity, empowerment, and trust in clinical relationships.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Participant will:
- Describe Implicit bias and clinical decision-making
- Examine Privilege, microaggressions, marginalization, and oppression
- Describe impact of racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, and classism on mental health
- Examine ethical responsibilities in culturally responsive care
Informed Care
Understand the impact of systemic oppression on mental health and improve your therapeutic process.
Empowerment Approach
Learn strategies to foster equity and empowerment, enhancing trust in your clinical relationships.
Ethical Responsibility
Fulfill your ethical responsibilities by providing culturally responsive care.
Imagine a Clinical Practice Infused with Equity, Empowerment, and Trust
Signing up for our course is the first step towards achieving this transformative vision.
Who is this course for?
What will I learn from this course?
Justitia Foundation has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7686.
Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Justitia Foundation is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
