Anti-Oppressive Counseling and Psychotherapy : Action for Personal and Social Change

In Anti-Oppressive Counseling and Psychotherapy, Jason D. Brown examines the impact of structural inequality on mental health and provides a framework for an anti-oppressive practice that recognizes privilege and challenges systemic barriers. Incorporating theory, research, and detailed case studies, readers will learn how to implement intervention techniques that take into consideration the diverse social identities of both therapist and client. The text also teaches students and practicing psychotherapists how to use anti-oppressive practices to effect social change within their communities and society at large. Cover Half Title Title Copyright Dedication Contents List of Tables Preface Introduction: Arguments in Support of an Anti-Oppressive Perspective in Counseling and Psychotherapy Trouble in the Global Village Inequality Makes Us Unwell Social Problems Are Historically Driven We Choose to Either Perpetuate or Challenge Privilege It Is Expected of Professionals Providing Counseling and Psychotherapy Advocacy Is a Professional Responsibility The “Fifth Force” in Psychology Is a Call to Social Justice 1 Oppression and Mental Health Inequality Economic Social Political Positions Against Social Inequality Legacies of the Settler Societies Race and Ethnicity Gender and Sexuality Employment and Ability Age Religion Colonialism Today Social Privilege Oppression Stigma and Prejudice Micro-Aggressions Conclusion Web Links Key Terms Discussion Questions 2 Psychologies of Liberation Liberation Psychologies Feminist Psychologies LGBTQ2+ Psychologies Black Psychologies Indigenous Psychologies Latina/o Psychologies Liberation Processes Critical Consciousness Power: Personal and Structural Utility Therapist Competencies Teaching for Critical Consciousness Conclusion Web Links Key Terms Discussion Questions 3 Anti-Oppressive Practice Defining Justice Freedom and Equality Origins of Anti-Oppressive Practice Dimensions of Anti-Oppressive Practice in Counseling and Psychotherapy Applications of Anti-Oppressive Practice in Counseling and Psychotherapy What AOP in Counseling and Psychotherapy Is What AOP in Counseling and Psychotherapy Is Not Anti-Oppressive Counseling and Psychotherapy Conclusion Web Links Key Terms Discussion Questions 4 Common Factors Politics and Evidence Effectiveness Research Funding Evidence-Based Practice Practice-Based Evidence Theory and Practice Common Factors Conceptual Models for Cultural Equivalence Differential Access Differential Effectiveness Contextualization Conclusion Web Links Key Terms Discussion Questions 5 Social Determinants Determinants of Health Welfare State Values Underlying Types Social Determinants of Mental Wellness Socioeconomic Status and Mental Illness Social Determinants of Depression Stigma Conclusion Web Links Key Terms Discussion Questions 6 Assessment for Personal Change Identity and Development Privilege and Oppression Challenging Privilege Institutionalized Oppression Discrimination and Traumatic Effects Appropriated Oppression Activity: Pre-Intake Self-Assessment Identity Problem Definition Problem Causes Inequity Assessment Problem Definition Identities Stress Discrimination Trauma Coping Inequity Formulation Conclusion Web Links Key Terms Discussion Questions 7 Intervention for Personal Change Critical Consciousness Development Activity: Connecting the Personal and Structural Theories of Psychotherapy Activity: Beliefs About Counseling and Psychotherapy Treatment of Psychopathology of Oppression Therapeutic Alliance Depression Conclusion Web Links Key Terms Discussion Questions 8 Bridging Personal and Community Change Allies With Privilege Allies for Social Change The Problem of Isolation Social Network Assessment Witness Bearing Community Building Case Networking Outreach Advocacy Competencies Strategies Conclusion Web Links Key Terms Discussion Questions 9 Assessment for Community Change Policies Communities Assets Roles Theories of Change Activity: Pre-Engagement Self-Assessment Identity and Community Problems and Solutions Degree of Involvement Community Assessment Physical Economic Social Inequity Formulation Conclusion Web Links Key Terms Discussion Questions 10 Intervention for Community Change Approaches to Community Change Types of Community Change Tactics of Community Change Process of Community Change Organization Building Momentum Taking and Sustaining Action Development of Organizations and Programs Community-Based Organizations Community-Based Program Development Process Structure Challenges Conclusion Web Links Key Terms Discussion Questions Index