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What is the basic philosophy of feminist therapy?
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Focus on ending inequities that are based on gender
Challenging of patriarchy Challenging of sociocultural norms that oppress women & men Attention to language that maintains status quo & power inequities philosophical approach to counseling, ending inequalities based on gender, challenges patriarchy and sociocultural norms, attention to language |
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What are the central constructs of feminist therapy?
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Gender
The Personal Is Political Gender Role Socialization Intersecting identities socialization of gender roles, the personal is political (external factors connected to experience), intersecting identities |
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What is the theory of the person according to feminist therapy?
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Variety of ways to conceptualize personality & development from FT perspective
Sex differences are socialized Relational-Cultural Model Feminist Identity Development Theory |
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What is psychological health/dysfunction according to feminist therapy?
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Devaluation of characteristics of women
Health defined in “masculine” qualities of independence, competition, control of emotions Distress a normal response to living in oppressive society Symptoms are often signs of strength & of resisting oppressive norms Dysfunction is often equated to qualities and behaviors stereotypically associated with women from nonwhite, non-middle class backgrounds dysfunction is caused by oppression of the individual by society, health is seen in male qualities, female qualities & behaviors deemed dysfunctional by traditional therapies |
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What are the therapeutic goals according to feminist therapy?
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Empowerment to reach life goals
Development of critical consciousness Development of internal sense of value (i.e., finding a “voice”) Development of connected, authentic relationships Recognition of value of diversity Development of political & social awareness |
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What is the process of therapy according to feminist therapy?
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General approaches to FT
Empowerment Androgyny Assertiveness training Relational Collaborative Emphasis on equalizing & discussing counselor-client power differential Transparency of process No formal assessment collaborative, welcome anger in sessions b/c often suppressed, demystifying the therapeutic process, counselor must be aware of her own values/beliefs involving sex, race etc, therapy contract |
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What is important to remember about the process of therapy according to feminist therapy?
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Counselor must be self-reflective & continually examine personal values and beliefs
Development of a therapy contract or agreement |
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What are some techniques according to feminist therapy?
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Gender-role analysis
Power analysis Reframing & relabeling Self-disclosure Assertiveness training gender-role analysis(education), power analysis, reframing, relabeling, self-disclosure, assertiveness training(without violating rights of others) |
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What are some pros of feminist therapy?
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Contemporary FT recognizes multiple influences in addition to race
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What are some cons of feminist therapy?
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-Early versions are based on the white middle-class experience
-Diversity of views within FT make it difficult to define |
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Who is associated with feminist theory?
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Jean Baker-Miller, Laura Brown, Carolyn Zerbe Enns, The Stone Center at Wellesley College
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What is the assessment process of feminist theory?
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Feminist identity development theory(5 stages) Empowerment to reach life goals, development of critical consciousness, social awareness and internal sense of value, authentic relationships
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What are the roles of the client/counselor in feminist theory?
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Role of client/counselor: egalitarian, equally expert, client has power to define herself within a personal and cultural context, exploration of life possibilites and adjustment to circumstances is last option
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What is the research support for feminist theory?
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needs for theory testing research, some examine preferences for feminist vs non-feminist counselor, little outcome research but this is changing
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What are the cultural considerations for feminist theory?
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FT recognizes multiple influences, But earlier versions are based on the white middle-class experience, diversity of views within FT make it difficult to define
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