Speaking the unspoken : breaking the silence, myths, and taboos that hurt therapists and patients / Kenneth S. Pope, Nayeli Y. Chavez-Duenas, Hector Y. Adames, Janet L. Sonne, Beverly A. Greene.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-180) and index (pages 181-185).
Contents:
Introduction: Unspoken topics in psychotherapy and how this book can help break the silence -- The Problem of the Unspoken. A chilling context for psychotherapy : cancel culture, hyperpolarization, books and topics banned by the state, frightened academics, and self-censorship -- A silenced profession : the toxic effects of taboo topics -- Systems of silencing and cognitive cues for keeping quiet -- An example of the problem : therapists' sexual attractions, arousals, and fantasies -- Preparing to Break the Silence. Looking inward : a self-assessment of how we respond to challenging topics -- Strengthening the courage to speak up : creating a supportive context -- Speaking the Unspoken-Exercises for Exploring and Learning. Talking about physical difference and disability -- Talking about sexual and affectional orientation -- Talking about sexual reactions to clients -- Talking about anger -- Talking about oppression -- Speaking the Unspoken-Beyond Psychotherapy. Speaking up about white supremacy culture -- Talking about religion -- Talking about money and fees -- Talking about death and dying -- Speaking the unspoken-beyond psychotherapy -- Speaking up in supervision and consultation -- Speaking up in the profession and the community -- But What If....Hitting a wall, or the wall hitting us: what to do when confused, scared, disheartened, or stuck.
Summary:
"This book discusses how silence around taboo topics can undermine the teaching, practice, and profession of psychotherapy"--Provided by publisher. "This book discusses how silence around taboo topics can undermine the teaching, practice, and profession of psychotherapy, and aims to help readers overcome barriers to speaking up. The authors describe current and historical contexts that can make frank discussion difficult, and they present factors that play a role in self-silencing. Specific strategies, including questions for reflection and group exercises, are offered for building the courage to talk more openly, honestly, and directly in the therapy office and beyond. Several chapters focus on topics that often fall prey to silence, including physical difference and disability, sexual orientation, sexual reactions to clients, therapist feelings of anger, oppression, White supremacy culture, religion, money and fees, and death and dying. Speaking the Unspoken seeks to create a dialogue, encouraging the active involvement of the reader throughout the book to deepen their understanding of these underexamined topics and improve their ability to help clients and strengthen the profession"--Back cover.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.