Week 2 Tand T Flashcards
An active process of fighting for equity and fairness for all who experience oppression and injustice at multiple levels for our common welfare.
social justice
The multifaceted nature of people’s identities that include majority, minority, and minoritized aspects, influencing access to power.
diversity
A comprehensive approach to diversity work that goes beyond mere surface-level engagement and actively incorporates anti-racism and social justice principles into practice.
deep inclusion
How does the lecture define ‘equity’ in contrast to ‘equality’?
Resource distribution based on need
What does ‘inclusion’ specifically refer to in the context of this lecture?
Valuing and respecting differences
What is meant by ‘power’ in the context discussed?
The ability to influence or impose beliefs
What is the significance of having a systemic perspective in therapy?
To understand the intersections of various identity factors
Why is the concept of intersectionality important in understanding discrimination?
It reveals how multiple inequalities intersect
What is the main concern during diversity and inclusion trainings according to Dr. Afrin Rajoy?
Participants often emerge more biased and less culturally aware towards clients and families, despite the intention behind the training.
The state of being valued, respected, and supported within a community.
Inclusion
A lifelong commitment to self-reflection, awareness, and the acknowledgment that one cannot know everything about another’s cultural experience.
Cultural Humility
What does equity focus on compared to equality?
Equity is about creating opportunities and resources based on context, while equality means providing the same resources to everyone.
What is the importance of specific definitions for concepts like diversity and inclusion?
Without clear definitions, conversations can become ineffective as individuals may not understand the same terms in the same way.
The set of information that determines an individual’s place within their community, defined by factors such as gender, race, class, and more.
social location
What does a systemic perspective in therapy involve?
Viewing individual problems in relation to various contexts and recognizing the interactions between different groups.
Why is trauma-informed practice essential in therapy?
Because it includes understanding how systemic factors may perpetuate violence against vulnerable populations.
How can therapists go beyond performative diversity in their practice?
By actively engaging in deep work that risks privileges and fosters true inclusion, rather than merely supporting diversity in theory.
What is the main focus of the Person of the Therapist training model in therapist education?
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.
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.
third order ethics
What is the primary concern regarding the ethical practice of family therapists?
responding to unjust social processes and promoting equitable relationships while integrating clinical practices.
What ethical dilemmas may arise when clients’ goals conflict with equitable practices?
Therapists face dilemmas about how to honor clients’ cultural values while also challenging unjust relationships that affect the well-being of all family members.
The ability of therapists to recognize and respect clients’ cultural values and worldviews while simultaneously addressing issues of power and oppression.
culturally attuned
How do therapists engage with the ethical issue of client autonomy?
Therapists must consider how cultural and social constraints might affect a client’s ability to make autonomous decisions.
The marginalization of knowledge and experiences of those with less social power, leading to the silencing of non-dominant perspectives.
Epistemological Injustice
What role do codes of ethics play in family therapy practice?
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.
An approach to ethics that emphasizes the interconnectedness of relationships and how ethical decisions impact not just individuals but also their broader social contexts.
relational ethics
In what way must family therapists treat their positions of power?
Therapists must be mindful of their power and use it responsibly to promote equity and just relationships within therapy.
The contextual factors such as race, gender, and socioeconomic status that influence the experiences and challenges faced by clients in therapy.
sociocultural context
How can therapists navigate differences in cultural values between themselves and their clients?
They can do so by engaging in ongoing self-reflexivity and being open to learning from clients’ cultural perspectives.
The practice of continuously examining one’s assumptions, biases, and impacts in therapeutic interactions to promote ethical and just practices.
critical reflexivity
What is the significance of self-disclosure in family therapy?
Self-disclosure can help to foster trust and relational engagement but must be navigated carefully to avoid perpetuating biases or roles of power.
A therapeutic approach focused on challenging injustices and promoting equity in family dynamics and broader societal contexts.
equity-based therapy
What challenges do therapists face in promoting third order ethics?
Therapists must navigate establishing equitable relationships while addressing cultural practices that may be harmful or oppressive.
How do societal constraints affect personal agency in therapy?
Therapists must recognize that clients’ choices and agency are often limited by systemic inequalities, requiring a nuanced understanding of their contexts.
How can family therapists honor clients’ cultural values while addressing oppression?
By integrating cultural values into ethical decision-making
In ethical decision-making, what does “third order thinking” primarily involve?
Analyzing the impact of societal structures
Third order ethics encourages therapists to reflect on which aspect?
Their own ontological and epistemological assumptions
The disregard for knowledge from marginalized groups
epistemological injustice
What is a common ethical dilemma for family therapists regarding client autonomy?
Deciding when to respect clients’ choices even if harmful
this enhances therapists’ understanding of their positionality
self-reflexivity
What term refers to the awareness of how culture, power, and societal systems affect therapeutic practices?
sociocultural attunement
Why is it necessary to include race and racism in FST according to the article?
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.
