When Curiosity Sends The Wrong Message: Exploring Therapist Bias

Topic(s):

Anti-Oppressive Practice

Counselling

Professional Practice

Webinar event date:

jan 24, 2024 12:00 pm EST

Webinar link

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Webinar Presenters:

Rahim Thawer, MSW, RSW

Rahim is a registered social worker and psychotherapist based in Toronto. He is a clinical supervisor, facilitator, public speaker, sessional lecturer, and organizational development consultant. He has several books under contract that examine the mental health experiences of sexual and gender minorities. His clinical practice and writing explore the intersection of systemic oppression and mental health along with innovation in queer relationships. You can follow his work here.

Description

This webinar will explore the concept of therapist bias through a framework of anti-oppression, privilege, and oppression. Participants will explore cases where microaggressions reflect therapist bias, examine specific ways racism, homophobia, and ableism affect the therapeutic alliance and influence the outcomes of therapy, and discuss the potential consequences of bias (i.e. misdiagnosis, underdiagnosis, hospitalization, stigma/shame, victim blaming).