Reader, For the last three of weeks I’ve shared with you 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 5, Commit to Ongoing Learning: Committing to Ongoing Learning is about recognizing that decolonizing mental health isn’t a one-time act or a box to check. It’s an evolving, never-ending commitment to growth. It means constantly interrogating your biases, seeking out new perspectives, and critically engaging with social justice movements. This isn’t about memorizing facts about a community or culture; it’s about challenging the systems of power that shape your worldview. Stay rooted in activism, be willing to unlearn, and let your clients’ lived experiences guide your learning process. Decolonizing mental health isn’t a one-off event, it’s an evolving journey that requires constant learning, reflection, and action. Here’s how to commit to continuous learning in therapy:
What does Committing to Ongoing Learning have to with Decolonizing the Mental Health and Wellness Industrial Complex? In short, by continuously learning and unlearning, you’ll be better equipped to foster an anti-normative healing environment that is responsive to the evolving needs of your clients. How are you Committing to Ongoing Learning in your healing space? Hit reply and let me know! I’ll tell you more about step 6 of Bridging the Gap (Memorizing is not the same as understanding) in the next weeks. ☀️ In community, Silvana @ Decolonize Your Practice PS. Starting next year 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.
Reader, For the last three of weeks I've shared with you 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 4, Acknowledging Power Dynamics: Acknowledging Power Dynamics: Navigating Power for Equitable...
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 3, Building Authentic Relationships: Building Authentic Relationships: Understanding the Client’s World...
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...