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Erschienen in: Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy 2/2017

22.12.2016 | Original Paper

Reflections on an Anti-discriminatory Stance in Psychotherapy

verfasst von: Nicholas P. Sarantakis

Erschienen in: Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy | Ausgabe 2/2017

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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.
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Metadaten
Titel
Reflections on an Anti-discriminatory Stance in Psychotherapy
verfasst von
Nicholas P. Sarantakis
Publikationsdatum
22.12.2016
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy / Ausgabe 2/2017
Print ISSN: 0022-0116
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-3564
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10879-016-9353-4

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