Feminist

These flashcards cover key concepts, terms, and techniques related to Feminist Therapy as discussed in the lecture notes.

Feminist Therapy

A therapeutic approach that focuses on gender roles, socialization, and the impact of power dynamics on mental health.

Fourth Force in Counseling

A movement influenced by cultural and social factors emphasizing well-being, growth, and the importance of context in therapy.

Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT)

A theory that emphasizes the importance of deep, meaningful connections for psychological well-being, particularly for women.

Gender-Role Analysis

A therapeutic technique that increases awareness of gender socialization and the impact of gender-role expectations on well-being.

Power Analysis

A technique that helps clients understand unequal access to power and its implications for personal realities.

Consciousness-Raising

A process that encourages clients to share experiences and promote empowerment and community among women.

Therapeutic Relationship

The bond between therapist and client, characterized by equality and collaboration, aimed at fostering empowerment.

Assertiveness Training

Teaching clients to stand up for their rights and express their opinions confidently.

Social Activism

Collaborative efforts of clients and therapists to integrate social change into therapeutic goals.

Strengths-based Approach

Focuses on clients' strengths and how to navigate disempowerment toward empowerment.

Key Concept: The Personal is Political

Individual change is linked to social change; recognizes various forms of oppression.

Addressing Framework

A model used to understand and examine diverse identities in therapy.