Clients in Context

Film: The Way Home Case: Abby Case: Anna & Sergei Assessment & Conceptualization Case: Scott Challenging the Context of

Therapy

Internalized Oppression

What are systems of oppression (isms)?

How do they operate? What is internalized oppression? Why does ethnic/cultural identity

matter?

Cases in context: Abby Abby How is distress defined and explained? What is success in therapy for Abby? External factors determine services? What power relationships exist in her

life? What isolation might she experience?

Cases in context: Anna & Sergei

How do cts define the problem? What kind of framework can therapists

provide to clarify/contextualize? How can assessment include a discussion

of resources? Person as focal point of network of

realities How can feminist therapy reduce bias

toward pathology? How can we broaden awareness?

Bio-Psycho-Social AssessmentMulti Dimensional Conceptualization

Bio Relationships Thinking Emotions Institutional Economic Cultural

Clients in context: Scott

Diagnosing problem not person Skills Family perceptions Limitations of school settings Gender roles

Challenging the Context of Therapy How can therapists share power? What is the role of advocacy? How can therapists help combat

isolation? How can therapists help cts to recognize

complexity ? How can therapists model self care? How can we engage in resistance and

hope?