Very Bad Therapy 4. Race, Rupture, and Repair (with Dr. Dana Stone)
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Jun 10, 2019 Dr. Dana Stone, a licensed marriage and family therapist and professor at CSUN, dives into the complexities of race in therapy. She shares insights on a client's experience with a therapist's microaggression and discusses how such ruptures can ultimately benefit the therapeutic relationship. The conversation emphasizes the importance of cultural humility and open communication. Dana also highlights the need for therapists to acknowledge their biases, advocating for ongoing education to foster understanding and navigate the emotional intricacies of race in therapeutic settings.
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Therapist's Blatant Microaggression
- Carol experienced a blatant microaggression when her therapist assumed she was Chinese despite her saying she was Korean.
- This mistake shocked her deeply and made her feel unseen and unheard in a space meant to be safe.
Own Mistakes and Check In
- Therapists should own their mistakes immediately and check in with clients about how those mistakes felt.
- This openness helps clients feel heard and strengthens the therapeutic alliance through repair.
Privilege Awareness Enables Repair
- Therapists must check their privileges to notice shortcomings and avoid dismissing clients' experiences.
- Acknowledging privilege can create a safer space for clients to share and fosters repair opportunities.
