This workshop will introduce participants to feminist psychotherapy and the explore the concept that “the personal is political”. It will outline the origins and developments of feminism and feminist psychotherapy and look at how we can integrate feminist theory into therapeutic practice. This workshop is intended to be collaborative and interactive, with the purpose of following the feminist tradition of consciousness raising which refers to the coming together of women in a safe, nurturing environment to discuss personal, social and political issues. This workshop is open to anyone who is interested feminism and feminist therapy, whether you are new to the subject or practice as feminist therapist.
Learning Objective Participants Can Expect From This Event
- To understand the concept of feminist therapy
- To understand why and how politics is present in the therapy room
- Creating a safe and nurturing community
Who is This Workshop Appropriate For?
- Counsellors and psychotherapists in training or qualified
How May This Workshop Impact Your Practice?
- It will enhance their understanding of feminist therapy which can be integrated into practice.
Course Content
Presenter
Dr Ruth Smith lives in South Wales and has undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in counselling and psychotherapy and a PhD in Social Justice. Ruth’s research interests are socio-politics and social justice, particularly how these intersect with counselling and psychotherapy. Ruth has worked as a therapist with survivors of trauma, including survivors of war, torture and human trafficking. She now works in private practice, specialising in working with survivors of domestic abuse and coercive control.
