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Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy
Published in: Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy 2/2017

01-06-2017 | Original Paper

Reflections on an Anti-discriminatory Stance in Psychotherapy

Author: Nicholas P. Sarantakis

Published in: Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy | Issue 2/2017

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Abstract

Challenges and opportunities for psychologists and psychotherapists in respect to explicit and implicit discrimination issues in therapy are explored, both from the side of the therapist and the client. Furthermore, personal reflections on such issues are discussed drawing on examples of indirect discrimination on the basis of race and sexual orientation. It is suggested that a combination of professional anti-discriminatory guidelines, a willingness to understand deeply the client’s frame of reference and self-reflection can guard against such phenomena that can harm ethical and constructive psychotherapy.
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Metadata
Title
Reflections on an Anti-discriminatory Stance in Psychotherapy
Author
Nicholas P. Sarantakis
Publication date
01-06-2017
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy / Issue 2/2017
Print ISSN: 0022-0116
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3564
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10879-016-9353-4

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