How to Ethically Navigate Client Generated Prejudice

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Speakers: Dr. Racine Henry, Dr. Taimyr Strachan-Louidor, Dr. DeAnna Harris-McKoy


Therapists may hear derogatory statements about various groups that may or may not include the demographic group of the therapist. Clients may also state derogatory comments about the therapist in session, and therapists may intuitively have different responses to a client’s derogatory statements. Some therapists may want to terminate therapy. Others may want to deconstruct the prejudicial thinking and incorporate anti-[fill in the word]-ism training into the treatment plan. Some therapists may just ignore the comments. What is the responsibility of the therapist when the therapy room becomes a hostile place because of the client’s negative perceptions and oppressive language? How do therapists ethically navigate client-generated prejudice?
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