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Reflections on an Anti-discriminatory Stance in Psychotherapy

Sarantakis, N. P. (2017) Reflections on an Anti-discriminatory Stance in Psychotherapy. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy. 47(2), pp. 135-140. 0022-0116.

Item Type: Article
Abstract: Challenges and opportunities for psychologists and psychotherapists in respect to explicit and implicit discrimination issues in therapy are explored, both from the side of the therapist and the client. Furthermore, personal reflections on such issues are discussed drawing on examples of indirect discrimination on the basis of race and sexual orientation. It is suggested that a combination of professional anti-discriminatory guidelines, a willingness to understand deeply the client’s frame of reference and self reflection can guard against such phenomena that can harm ethical and constructive psychotherapy.
Additional Information: Print ISSN: 0022-0116 Online ISSN: 1573-3564
Uncontrolled Keywords: Implicit discrimination · Cultural context · Racial discrimination · Sexual orientation
Creators: Sarantakis, Nicholas P.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Psychology
Date: 1 June 2017
Date Type: Publication
Page Range: pp. 135-140
Journal or Publication Title: Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy
Volume: 47
Number: 2
Number of Pages: 5
Language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10879-016-9353-4
ISSN: 0022-0116
Status: Published / Disseminated
Refereed: Yes
URI: http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/12296

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