Reader, Last week I introduced you to the 7 steps to bridge the gap between your and your client’s identities. There are 7 steps to bridging the Gap:
This week I am unpacking step 1, Self-Reflection: Self-reflection is the cornerstone of decolonizing mental health and is crucial in bridging the gap between therapists and their clients. It’s the process of looking inward to identify and understand our biases, privileges, and assumptions. By engaging in embodied self-reflection, we take the first step toward creating genuine connections with our clients. This practice is essential because it challenges us to recognize how our experiences, identities, and societal positions might shape our perceptions and interactions with those we aim to help.
What does Self-Reflection have to with Decolonizing the Mental Health and Wellness Industrial Complex? Self-reflection is not a one-time exercise but an ongoing commitment to personal and professional growth. It’s about being proactive in examining our beliefs, assumptions, and practices to ensure that we are providing the best possible care to our clients. Through self-reflection, we can:
Do any of the above resonate with you or applies to you and your practice? Hit reply and let me know! (I really want to know!) I’ll tell you more about step 2 of Bridging the Gap (Listening Actively) in the following weeks! ☀️ In community, Silvana @ Decolonize Your Practice PS. Starting late this year or early next, I will be offering workshops on the various ways of having inclusive and affirming practices🔥 not causing unintended harm to our clients ❤️🩹 and healing in community 💫
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I help clinicians, healers, and coaches incorporate decolonized and liberatory values in their practices so that you can have a practice and/or service-based business that is truly affirming and welcoming to clients who hold marginalized identities.
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Reader, For the las two weeks I've introduced you to the 7 steps to bridge the gap between your and your client’s identities. There are 7 steps to bridging the Gap: Self-Reflection ✔️ Listening Actively Building Authentic Relationships Acknowledging Power Dynamics Commit to Ongoing Learning: Memorizing is not the same as understanding Compassion over empathy This week I am unpacking step 2, Listening Actively: Yes, we learned active listening in grad school. It is "the process of listening...