Week 2 Tand T

Question 1

An active process of fighting for equity and fairness for all who experience oppression and injustice at multiple levels for our common welfare.

Answer 1

social justice

Question 2

The multifaceted nature of people’s identities that include majority, minority, and minoritized aspects, influencing access to power.

Answer 2

diversity

Question 3

A comprehensive approach to diversity work that goes beyond mere surface-level engagement and actively incorporates anti-racism and social justice principles into practice.

Answer 3

deep inclusion

Question 4

How does the lecture define ‘equity’ in contrast to ‘equality’?

Answer 4

Resource distribution based on need

Question 5

What does ‘inclusion’ specifically refer to in the context of this lecture?

Answer 5

Valuing and respecting differences

Question 6

What is meant by ‘power’ in the context discussed?

Answer 6

The ability to influence or impose beliefs

Question 7

What is the significance of having a systemic perspective in therapy?

Answer 7

To understand the intersections of various identity factors

Question 8

Why is the concept of intersectionality important in understanding discrimination?

Answer 8

It reveals how multiple inequalities intersect

Question 9

What is the main concern during diversity and inclusion trainings according to Dr. Afrin Rajoy?

Answer 9

Participants often emerge more biased and less culturally aware towards clients and families, despite the intention behind the training.

Question 10

The state of being valued, respected, and supported within a community.

Answer 10

Inclusion

Question 10

A lifelong commitment to self-reflection, awareness, and the acknowledgment that one cannot know everything about another’s cultural experience.

Answer 10

Cultural Humility

Question 11

What does equity focus on compared to equality?

Answer 11

Equity is about creating opportunities and resources based on context, while equality means providing the same resources to everyone.

Question 12

What is the importance of specific definitions for concepts like diversity and inclusion?

Answer 12

Without clear definitions, conversations can become ineffective as individuals may not understand the same terms in the same way.

Question 13

The set of information that determines an individual’s place within their community, defined by factors such as gender, race, class, and more.

Answer 13

social location

Question 14

What does a systemic perspective in therapy involve?

Answer 14

Viewing individual problems in relation to various contexts and recognizing the interactions between different groups.

Question 15

Why is trauma-informed practice essential in therapy?

Answer 15

Because it includes understanding how systemic factors may perpetuate violence against vulnerable populations.

Question 16

How can therapists go beyond performative diversity in their practice?

Answer 16

By actively engaging in deep work that risks privileges and fosters true inclusion, rather than merely supporting diversity in theory.

Question 17

What is the main focus of the Person of the Therapist training model in therapist education?

Answer 17

the main focus is on integrating personal struggles and experiences into professional training to enhance the therapist-client relationship, emphasizing that personal issues can be valuable resources in therapy.

Question 18

A conceptual framework that involves awareness and accountability for the impact of our thinking and decision-making processes related to ethics in family therapy, particularly in a sociocultural context.

Answer 18

third order ethics

Question 19

What is the primary concern regarding the ethical practice of family therapists?

Answer 19

responding to unjust social processes and promoting equitable relationships while integrating clinical practices.

Question 20

What ethical dilemmas may arise when clients’ goals conflict with equitable practices?

Answer 20

Therapists face dilemmas about how to honor clients’ cultural values while also challenging unjust relationships that affect the well-being of all family members.

Question 21

The ability of therapists to recognize and respect clients’ cultural values and worldviews while simultaneously addressing issues of power and oppression.

Answer 21

culturally attuned

Question 22

How do therapists engage with the ethical issue of client autonomy?

Answer 22

Therapists must consider how cultural and social constraints might affect a client’s ability to make autonomous decisions.

Question 23

The marginalization of knowledge and experiences of those with less social power, leading to the silencing of non-dominant perspectives.

Answer 23

Epistemological Injustice

Question 24

What role do codes of ethics play in family therapy practice?

Answer 24

Codes of ethics reflect the cultural values of their authors and guide therapists in ethical decision-making while also needing to be critically examined for cultural bias.

Question 25

An approach to ethics that emphasizes the interconnectedness of relationships and how ethical decisions impact not just individuals but also their broader social contexts.

Answer 25

relational ethics

Question 26

In what way must family therapists treat their positions of power?

Answer 26

Therapists must be mindful of their power and use it responsibly to promote equity and just relationships within therapy.

Question 27

The contextual factors such as race, gender, and socioeconomic status that influence the experiences and challenges faced by clients in therapy.

Answer 27

sociocultural context

Question 28

How can therapists navigate differences in cultural values between themselves and their clients?

Answer 28

They can do so by engaging in ongoing self-reflexivity and being open to learning from clients’ cultural perspectives.

Question 29

The practice of continuously examining one’s assumptions, biases, and impacts in therapeutic interactions to promote ethical and just practices.

Answer 29

critical reflexivity

Question 30

What is the significance of self-disclosure in family therapy?

Answer 30

Self-disclosure can help to foster trust and relational engagement but must be navigated carefully to avoid perpetuating biases or roles of power.

Question 31

A therapeutic approach focused on challenging injustices and promoting equity in family dynamics and broader societal contexts.

Answer 31

equity-based therapy

Question 32

What challenges do therapists face in promoting third order ethics?

Answer 32

Therapists must navigate establishing equitable relationships while addressing cultural practices that may be harmful or oppressive.

Question 33

How do societal constraints affect personal agency in therapy?

Answer 33

Therapists must recognize that clients’ choices and agency are often limited by systemic inequalities, requiring a nuanced understanding of their contexts.

Question 34

How can family therapists honor clients’ cultural values while addressing oppression?

Answer 34

By integrating cultural values into ethical decision-making

Question 35

In ethical decision-making, what does “third order thinking” primarily involve?

Answer 35

Analyzing the impact of societal structures

Question 36

Third order ethics encourages therapists to reflect on which aspect?

Answer 36

Their own ontological and epistemological assumptions

Question 37

The disregard for knowledge from marginalized groups

Answer 37

epistemological injustice

Question 38

What is a common ethical dilemma for family therapists regarding client autonomy?

Answer 38

Deciding when to respect clients’ choices even if harmful

Question 39

this enhances therapists’ understanding of their positionality

Answer 39

self-reflexivity

Question 40

What term refers to the awareness of how culture, power, and societal systems affect therapeutic practices?

Answer 40

sociocultural attunement

Question 41

Why is it necessary to include race and racism in FST according to the article?

Answer 41

Including race and racism is essential because these factors significantly influence family interactions and dynamics, especially in understanding the experiences and challenges faced by Black families in a racially stratified society.