Social justice in the psychological therapies: Personal values and action.

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Title: Social justice in the psychological therapies: Personal values and action.
Authors: Winter, Laura Anne (AUTHOR), Charura, Divine (AUTHOR), Gabriel, Lynne (AUTHOR), Milton, Martin (AUTHOR), Neves, Silva (AUTHOR), Oulanova, Olga (AUTHOR)
Source: Psychologist. Apr2025, p46-52. 7p. 8 Color Photographs.
Subjects: Psychotherapy, Social status, Change (Psychology), Mental health personnel, Equality, Pleasure, Humility
Abstract: The article discusses the importance of social justice in psychological therapies, emphasizing the personal values and actions of psychologists. Various authors share their experiences and reflections on social justice, including tackling racism, decolonizing psychology teaching, promoting sex-positivity, and working with gender diversity. The text highlights the need for reflexivity, humility, and a commitment to challenging systemic inequalities in order to engage effectively with social justice values in psychology. [Extracted from the article]
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Abstract:The article discusses the importance of social justice in psychological therapies, emphasizing the personal values and actions of psychologists. Various authors share their experiences and reflections on social justice, including tackling racism, decolonizing psychology teaching, promoting sex-positivity, and working with gender diversity. The text highlights the need for reflexivity, humility, and a commitment to challenging systemic inequalities in order to engage effectively with social justice values in psychology. [Extracted from the article]
ISSN:09528229