Addressing the common concepts and issues across the various forms of discrimination, this book explores the reasons why the development of anti discriminatory practice is so vital, and examines the steps that need to be taken towards constructing a social work practice based on principles of anti discrimination and the promotion of equality. Anti discriminatory practice in counselling supervision 4. Equal opportunities, and anti discriminatory practice policy october 2018 our ommitment reaching people is committed to providing an environment where everyone is respected and valued. Reflections on an antidiscriminatory stance in psychotherapy. As antioppressive practices involve wider areas of difference and diversity other than race, a set of guidelines outlining values and principles underpinning good practice in working with other areas of difference and diversity will also be offered. Anti discriminatory practice in counselling and psychotherapy is a groundbreaking text which identifies the ease with which individuals can be disadvantaged merely on the basis of their gender, race, culture, age, sexuality or ability. Overcoming racism, discrimination and oppression in psychotherapy aileen alleyne introduction to understand the very complex nature of racism, oppression and discrimination in psychotherapy, an interdisciplinary perspective incorporating research from social psychology, developmental psychology, sociology, crosscultural psychology counselling psychology and education must be taken into account. The terms therapist or counsellor are used to refer to. Antidiscriminatory practices in counselling and psychotherapy article in personcentered and experiential psychotherapies 114. Oppression within the counselling room lancaster eprints. Equal opportunities, and anti discriminatory practice policy.
Addressing the common concepts and issues across the various forms of discrimination, this book explores the reasons why the development of antidiscriminatory practice is so vital, and examines the steps that need to be taken towards constructing a social work practice based on principles of antidiscrimination and the promotion of equality. Yet the term antioppressive practice more accurately reflects what i. It can be positive or negative, but as a prejudice involves passing judgment on a large group of people regardless of their individual qualities, its considered. Identifying an ethical framework key aspects of the ethical framework how the ethical framework informs your use of counselling skills. There are many types of talking therapies available, though cognitive behavioural therapy cbt is commonly prescribed for anxiety. Counselling psychologists antidiscriminatory awareness and practice in the uk. Pdf anti discriminatory practice download full pdf. At reaching people we work to eliminate all forms of discrimination and actively challenge perceived discrimination or inequality wherever this is seen.
Antidiscriminatory counselling practice is a groundbreaking text and an enlightening introduction to the complex issues which affect it should be required reading on all counselling training courses. The purpose of this policy is to provide genuine equality of opportunity for all employees, service users, volunteers, individuals and external groupsorganisations. Society is divided along the major divisions of race, class, gender, sexual. What is anti discriminatory practice essay example. The objectives of this policy and the procedures detailed herein, are.
Action taken to prevent discrimination against people on the grounds of race, class, gender, disability etc see entry above. Closely allied to inclusion is the need for anti discriminatory practice discrimination is often the underlying cause behind lack of inclusion. Donna reeve oppression within the counselling room 673 counselling training courses are primarily designed to teach counselling skills and theory lago and thompson, 1996. Antioppressive practice in psychotherapy and counselling. Towards antioppressive practice reading through the above i am left feeling daunted by the complexities of the task and my powerlessness in the face of the world machine. Exploring the relationship between selfawareness of beliefs and attitudes in relation to difference and diversity and therapeutic practice maureen. Overcoming racism, discrimination and oppression in psychotherapy aileen alleyne introduction to understand the very complex nature of racism, oppression and discrimination in psychotherapy, an interdisciplinary perspective incorporating research from social psychology, developmental psychology, sociology, crosscultural psychology counselling. It can help you understand what may trigger your anxiety, help you overcome the experience and teach you ways to cope. Antidiscriminatory practices in counselling and psychotherapy, edited by col in lago and barbara smith, london, sage publishers, 2010, 165 pp. Closely allied to inclusion is the need for antidiscriminatory practice discrimination is often the underlying cause behind lack of inclusion. Furthermore, personal reflections on such issues are discussed drawing on examples of indirect discrimination on the basis of race and sexual orientation. Anti discriminatory practices in counselling and psychotherapy. Antioppressive practice is a dynamic process based on the changing complex patterns of social relations. Antidiscriminatory counselling practice is a groundbreaking text and an enlightening introduction to the complex issues which affect all trainees and practitioners in counselling, psychotherapy and other helping professions.
Download pdf the european journal of counselling psychology. Antidiscriminatory practice in counselling and psychotherapy. The national counselling society is positively committed to opposing discrimination against people on the grounds of gender, race, colour, nationality, religion, marital status, sexual. Representatives promoting antidiscriminatory practice may be the first point of contact certain family members have regarding different points of view about groups typically discriminated against, and the worker should be keenly aware of his own baggage so he does not come off as simply lecturing from a position of moral superiority.
Sep 21, 2010 anti discriminatory practice in counselling and psychotherapy. Any practice meant to counter discrimination in the uk based on race, class, gender, disability, etc. Anti discriminatory is treating all of the clients and service users equally regardless of age, gender, religion or sexuality. Ethical practice and best practice sage publications. The term antidiscriminatory practice has been used to describe the ethical intention to provide equal value, respect and skilled professional attention to all types of client in counselling and psychotherapy. Antidiscriminatory practice is not a separate social work theory or method, but a value that should underpin all practice generally. The book identifies the origins of discrimination, oppression and disadvantage and shows how they impinge on. Some reflections about inequality and oppression within our society, from the perspective of a psychotherapist. Diversity is about personalised shades of experience emanating from universal colours of humanity, but each person takes from the universal what is relevant to them and alters it by their own. Pdf antidiscriminatory practice in counselling and psychotherapy. Anti discriminatory practice in counselling and psychotherapy. Anti discriminatory practice essay example graduateway.
Antidiscriminatory practice in counselling supervision 4. Antidiscriminatory practices in counselling and psychotherapy. Foreword to the second edition mick cooper foreword to the first edition natalie rogers ethical practice and best practice colin lago and barbara smith. Talking to a trained professional can help in many ways. Pdf anti oppressive counseling and psychotherapy download. Equal opportunities policy compass is committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of its work.
Through examining discrimination in such areas as sexuality, gender, race and class, and exploring how counsellors can face these challenges in constructive and effective ways, it makes a major contribution to the advancement of counselling practice. Ethical practice and best practice 1 sage publications ltd. Download citation on dec 1, 2012, udeni appuhamilage and others published antidiscriminatory practices in counselling and psychotherapy find, read and. This second edition of antidiscriminatory counselling practice demands a place on every counsellor. Anti discriminatory practice in counselling psychotherapy book summary. Anti oppressive practice is a dynamic process based on the changing complex patterns of social relations. It means treating a person or group unfairly because of a particular characteristic, such as gender, disability, age, ethnic origin, skin colour, nationality, sexuality andor religious belief. It also includes respecting the rights of the clients and appreciating their needs. This is a passive activity where the care worker recognises what discrimination is and tries to adopt a nonjudgmental approach or anti discriminatory an active approach that challenges discrimination when it occurs care workers need to be positively and actively anti discriminatory. Pdf anti discriminatory practice download full pdf book. These new approaches aim to achieve comprehensive antioppressive practices that offer empowering counselling for all people, irrespective of race, gender. For those who work in childcare and educational settings, there is an ethical and legal responsibility to promote inclusive practice and to take into account childrens cultural, ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds. Our vision for equality, diversity and inclusion goes beyond establishing processes to achieve change.
Using clinical reflections for practice resources 4 1 introduction 5 2 therapeutic setting for vignettes 7 2. Equal opportunities and antidiscriminatory principles. Dealing with prejudice and discrimination in society a prejudice is a belief about a group of people based on their religion, ethnicity, race, gender, handicap or any other factors. The term anti discriminatory practice has been used to describe the ethical intention to provide equal value, respect and skilled professional attention to all types of client in counselling and psychotherapy. On the other hand, i am encouraged by the thought that even a broad statement of intent can be a powerful action. Overcoming racism, discrimination and oppression in psychotherapy. Essay about anti discriminatory practice 1698 words. Antidiscriminatory practice this unit is split into three sections. Using an ethical framework for counselling skills this section will explore the following. The main theme of chapter 7 was dealing with diversity the moral and professional requirement to recognise and respond to the significant differences of culture, language, gender, and so on.
Towards antioppressive practice in counselling psychology. The task of marrying theoretically cogent and informed discussions of oppression and discrimination in contemporary societies with a focus on the practice issues in anti. Feb 18, 2003 anti discriminatory counselling practice is a groundbreaking text and an enlightening introduction to the complex issues which affect all trainees and practitioners in counselling, psychotherapy and other helping professions. Bacp equality and diversity policy british association for. It also addresses the issue of the clients social context, b. Examining these and other areas of discrimination, leading experts highlight how vital it is for counsellors, psychotherapists and others in the helping. Chapter 10 overcoming racism, discrimination and oppression. Covert and overt abuse of power is where a superior of any form would discriminate against a person of lower class or of a lower rank. Using clinical reflections for practice resources 4 1 introduction 5. Any module or practice of psychotherapy that does not intentionally recognize the possibility of prejudices and discrimination in a clinical.
This is a passive activity where the care worker recognises what discrimination is and tries to adopt a nonjudgmental approach or antidiscriminatory an active approach that challenges discrimination when it occurs care workers need to be positively and actively antidiscriminatory. Dec 22, 2016 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. There are many different type of discriminatory practice in the health and social care work place, they can be obvious, subtle and even unintentional. Both antidiscriminatory and antioppressive practice theories seek to assist clients to gain awareness into how oppression affects their lives, and to promote different strategies for opposing discrimination. Antidiscriminatory practice in counselling and psychotherapy quotes showing 11 of 1 the essence of diversity is the individuals experience of it. This second edition of anti discriminatory counselling practice demands a place on every counsellors bookshelf. Examining these and other areas of discrimination, leading experts highlight how vital it is for counsellors, psychotherapists and others in the helping professions to be aware of and.
As antioppressive practices involve wider areas of difference and diversity other than race, a set of guidelines outlining values and principles underpinning good. As a result very little time, for example 1 day in a 2 year diploma course, is spent making counsellors aware of equal opportunities and how it should inform their practice. Antidiscriminatory practice promotes equality by introducing antidiscrimination policies in the workplace i. Examining these and other areas of discrimination, leading experts highlight how vital it is for counsellors. Bacp equality and diversity policy we are committed to providing inclusive services which embrace diversity and promote equality within our workforce and our membership. 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.
Antidiscriminatory practice third edition thompson, n. Now in its third edition, antidiscriminatory practice has been restructured to ensure that the information is as accessible as possible for those training and working in. Pdf download anti discriminatory practice free ebooks pdf. Representatives promoting anti discriminatory practice may be the first point of contact certain family members have regarding different points of view about groups typically discriminated against, and the worker should be keenly aware of his own baggage so he does not come off as simply lecturing from a position of moral superiority. Examining these and other areas of discrimination, leading experts highlight how vital. Counselling and the law in our work as counsellors, our moral and ethical decisionmaking is guided by a number of different systems we have our own personal morality, our theoretical understanding, organisational policies and procedures, an ethical framework for counselling, and of course, we must also follow the law. To prohibit the different manifestations of ir discriminationunfa, based on, but.