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POC from collectivistic cultures face stigma in therapy; therapists should build trust, validate emotions, and adapt practices for safety.

This post discusses three techniques that therapists can use to support marginalised clients who are experiencing oppression.

People are comprised of multiple identities, but it is the intersection of these identities that create unique marginalisation experiences.

Safety, belonging, and dignity have incredibly important roles in the well-being of clients, so it is important to understand them.

Microaggressions are subtle, often unintentional, actions or comments that demean or invalidate someone via their identity or background.

There are different levels of racism that can be experienced - structural, systemic/institutional, interpersonal, and internalised.

Cultural humility is the process of engaging with culturally diverse clients and humbly focusing on self-reflection and self-critique.

Broaching is a construct developed to assist therapists to focus exclusively on clients encounters with racism and discrimination.

White supremacy has both covert and overt aspects. Dominant culture tends to disallow the overt but ignore the aspects that are covert...

The Stolen Generation refers to ATSI children forcibly removed from their families by Australian authorities between the 1860s to 1970s.

Simple techniques a counsellor can use to disrupt systemic power imbalances their clients might otherwise face in the public health system.

Mental health practitioners must engage in practices that actively challenge oppression if they mean to support and advocate for clients.

Expressive therapies can be an important tool in finding ways to connect with First Nations clients in ways typical talk therapy may not.

Meiva shares her experiences as an Indigenous Fijian studying counselling in an Australian context, and the importance of cultural safety.

Deep Listening is an anti-oppresive 'tool' for ensuring you're truly engaged in a deeper understanding of what someone is saying to you.