This event is included in a series of seminars organised in collaboration with the Therapy and Social Change Network.
This one-hour seminar offers an introduction to liberation psychologies in the context of social justice work. Liberation approaches were established by the work of Ignacio Martin-Baró and Paulo Freire in Latin America and continue until this day across the globe. We will briefly introduce key points and concepts of liberation psychologies. We will reflect on our personal growth and ways we can apply liberation thinking to our work and allow time for a short Q&A with the participants.
This seminar will offer an opportunity for individual reflection, so please prepare with a calm space, pen, and paper for reflection.
Learning Objective Participants Can Expect From This Event
- Gaining a basic understanding of liberation psychologies and their positioning in relation to anti-oppressive practice – the roots and modern applications
- Exploration of fundamental concepts of liberation work for social justice globally and in our practice
- Reflective practice supporting personal growth towards effective liberation work within and outside of the mental health industry
Who is This Seminar Appropriate For?
- Mental health and general health professionals, tutors and practitioners
- Anyone working in caring and helping professions
- Individuals interested in liberation psychologies and anti-oppressive work
How May This Seminar Impact Your Practice?
- This course may offer alternative approaches to the traditional mental health support
- This course may empower your work towards social justice with specific concepts to integrate and industry leaders to follow
- It may be an opportunity to reflect on our personal growth beyond anti-oppressive practice with practical pointers for the next steps
- It may be an opportunity to share your own liberation practices and establish collaborations with other practitioners