SFTC24: More Than Just Coping Strategies: Liberating our Clients From the Impact of Oppressive Systems

SFTC24: More Than Just Coping Strategies: Liberating our Clients From the Impact of Oppressive Systems
CE: 1.00
Speaker: Jamila E Holcomb Ph.D., LMFT

Our world is experiencing a mental health crisis. The aftermath of a global pandemic, economic inflation, wars and genocides, political attacks on identities and human rights, widespread systemic racism and barriers for marginalized groups, rapid climate changes, etc., all are systemic factors that have and will continue to negatively impact our mental health. While systemic therapists are uniquely aware of the impact of systemic factors on our mental health, many may feel ill-equipped on how to clinically address these concerns. This presentation will explore the current systems that are impacting our mental, physical, and relational health and highlight the necessity for therapists to provide more than just the standard coping strategies to assist client's in navigating these oppressive systems that are causing us harm. Guided by liberation frameworks that emphasize the importance of collectivism, raising critical consciousness, establishing radical hope, and fostering activism/resistance, this presentation seeks to offer systemic therapists additional clinical strategies that will not only enhance our client’s healing journey, but contribute to dismantling the systemic barriers as well.

**Disclaimer: Please note that this recording is from an in-person conference session, and there may be moments where the speaker is momentarily out of view or not fully visible on screen. Due to technical limitations or the nature of live events, there may be inconsistencies in the camera framing or transitions. Please also note that some of the audience questions may be difficult to hear due to the nature of the live event set up. We appreciate your understanding and patience as you watch this session.
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