Decolonizing Mental Health
This training, designed for therapists is meant to confront and challenge the way in which we approach mental health treatment. Decolonization acknowledges that our globally accepted ways of being, believing, knowing, and doing all stem from Eurocentric standards as a result of colonization. As therapists and healers, our pivotal role in decolonization involves fostering a profound awareness of the historical and cultural contexts that shape mental health narratives. This 2.5hr training is best for beginner or intermediate-level therapists who are interested in re-evaluating their current practice as they aim to better serve their diverse clients. We recognize that decolonizing mental health training is only the beginning and that this work is an ongoing journey of learning and unlearning, however below you will find the objectives for this short training:
(1) Inspire reflection and increased self-awareness of the colonization that resides within us, and our own family history.
(2) Learn about the history of mental illness, and the way in which treatment is based on a euro-centric lens, marginalizing indigenous approaches to healing.
(3) Complete a culturally sensitive assessment of clients that utilizes an intergenerational trauma lens.
(4) Explore different interventions for continued research.
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I enjoyed the personal experiences shared by the presenter. Honestly, the entire presentation was 10/10.
L. Pierre, LPC - Private Practice Therapist
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I particularly enjoyed the historical context, personal stories, and fun facts. What I found most helpful was the assessment questions provided. They will definitely help us take our awareness so much deeper than surface level questions about a client's culture, spiritually, history, etc.
K. Penner, LMFT - Private Practice Therapist
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The videos and examples enriched the concept and understanding. My biggest takeaway was the importance of self-reflection. I'd like to learn more.
Private Practice Therapist