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1、Theory and Practice of Counseling and PsychotherapyMacDonaldFeminist TherapyQuestions?What are the differences in terms of gender-role socialization from this couple?What kinds of messages do you learn in terms of being a woman or being a man?How these gender-role expectations could impact you as a

2、therapist? Key Concepts of Feminist TherapyProblems are viewed in a sociopolitical and cultural contextThe client knows what is best for her life and is the expert on her own lifeEmphasis is on educating clients about the therapy processTraditional ways of assessing psychological health are challeng

3、edIt is assumed that individual change will best occur through social changeClients are encouraged to take social actionFour Approaches to Feminist Therapy1. Liberal FeminismFocusHelping individual women overcome the limits and constraints of their socialization patternsMajor goalsPersonal empowerme

4、nt of individual womenDignitySelf-fulfillmentEqualityFour Approaches to Feminist Therapy2. Cultural FeminismOppression stems from societys devaluation of womens strengthsEmphasize the differences between women and menBelieve the solution to oppression lies in feminization of the cultureSociety becom

5、es more nurturing, cooperative, and relationalMajor goal of therapy is the infusion of society with values based on cooperationFour Approaches to Feminist Therapy4. Socialist FeminismAlso have goal of societal changeEmphasis on multiple oppressionsBelieve solutions to societys problems must include

6、consideration of: ClassRaceOther forms of discriminationMajor goal of therapy is to transform social relationships and institutionsView of Human NatureGender-fairDifferences between women and men are due to socialization processesFlexible-multicultural Apply equally to both individuals and groups re

7、gardless of age, race, culture, gender, class, sexual orientation, and ability.InteractionistConsider contextual and environmental factorsLife-span-orientedHuman development is a lifelong process and change can occur at any timeGoals of Feminist TherapyFive goals: 1. Equality, 2. Balancing independe

8、nce and interdependent, 3. Empowerment, 4. Self-nurturance, and 5.Valuing diversityTwo dimensions:personal transformation (e.g., recognize personal power) social changes (e.g, value equality relationship, stress interdependence, define themselves instead of defined by societal demands) Therapists fu

9、nction and Role Use gender and power analyses to understand clients and their concernsmonitor their own biasesUnderstand oppression in all formsValue being emotionally present for their clients, sharing their experiences, and modeling proactive behaviors Use techniques from other approachesHold beli

10、efs in common with humanistic and person-centered approach Therapeutic relationship is not sufficientClients Experience in TherapyClients are active participantsInitially, clients may look to the therapist for adviceGradually, clients trust more in their own powerAfter feeling understood, they get i

11、n touch with their feelings or “prohibited” emotionsTherapists share their struggles with gender-role oppression and clients realize that they are not aloneExpand support system outside of therapy, engage in social change, and feel empowered. Intervention Techniques in Feminist TherapyGender-role an

12、alysis and interventionTo help clients understand the impact of gender-role expectations in their livesProvides clients with insight into the ways social issues affect their problemsPower analysis and power interventionEmphasis on the power differences between men and women in societyClients helped

13、to recognize different kinds of power they possess and how they and others exercise powerIntervention Techniques in Feminist TherapyBibliotherapyReading assignments that address issues such as Coping skills Gender inequality Gender-role stereotypes Ways sexism is promotedPower differential Societys

14、obsession between women and men with thinnessSelf-disclosureTo help equalize the therapeutic relationship and provide modeling for the clientValues, beliefs about society, and therapeutic interventions discussed Allows the client to make an informed choiceIntervention Techniques in Feminist TherapyR

15、elabelingChanges the label or evaluation applied to the clients behavioral characteristicsGenerally, the focus is shifted from a negative to a positive evaluationFrom a multicultural perspectiveContributionsHave the most in common with multicultural perspectivesDirect actions for social changeRecogn

16、ize sexism, racism, and other levels of oppression and privilege LimitationsBe cautious when working with clients from culturally different background (e.g., not devaluing the collective cultural values) Summary and EvaluationContributionsGender-sensitive practice and an awareness of the impacts of

17、the contextual factorsPay attention on gender-role socialization, power issues in relationship, and external environmental factors. Building community, providing authentic mutual empathic relationships, creating a sense of social awareness, and the emphasis on social change are all strengths of this approachThe principles and techniques of feminist therapy can be incorporated in other therapy models. Summary and EvaluationLimitationsAvoid imposing their v