Class & Intersections in Therapy

Lucia Sarmiento Verano is a humanistic therapist working in Oxfordshire and Online. She has worked in anti-racist training and consultancy for organisations in the UK, practices anti-oppressive intercultural therapy, and applies decolonial thought to clinical practice. She holds a Sociology degree from the University of Poitiers, an MSc in Humanistic Psychotherapy from the Metanoia Institute in London, and is currently a Ph.D. student in Psychosocial Studies at the Birkbeck University.Lucia is particularly interested in exploring coloniality and eurocentrism in psychological and social thought. When it comes to clinical practice, she is interested in considering the social and cultural context in practice and addressing issues of power in the therapeutic relationship through developing an anti-oppressive approach.

Lucia Sarmiento Verano

Explore the connections between social class and mental health, and learn how social inequalities can affect the therapeutic relationship.

In an unequal society, social class carries much meaning in how perspectives are shaped and has a significant impact on a person’s material and emotional conditions. What exactly is its impact on mental health? And how does it show up (conscious or unconsciously) in the therapeutic space?Class, of course, intersects with other axes of power and oppression to create complex experiences that we can help our clients untangle in the work. However, if the therapist is not acquainted with the impact of inequalities on people and on themselves, class differences in the therapeutic dyad may constitute at best a barrier to deeper work and at worst, risk of harm to the client.It is time that we address the deeper intrapsychic and relational processes linked to social class, as well as the mechanisms of class reproduction (and how they might come into play in the therapeutic relationship), so we can offer safer spaces to our clients. To this end, this event will provide a combination of Sociological and Psychoanalytic knowledge.The aim of this session will be to:<ul><li>Explore the impact of social class and its intersections on mental health</li><li>Examine how these inequalities relating to class can influence the therapeutic relationship</li><li>Learn how therapists can work towards supporting clients affected by this ethically</li></ul>The session will last 2 hours, including presentation time and space for questions or reflections.It is aimed at mental health professionals and everyone interested in the links between social class inequalities and mental health.(This is a live event that will be most beneficial for participants who engage with the material and discussions. It will not be recorded, but a short handout with definitions and references will be provided, as well as a certificate of attendance.)<h3>Ticketing options:</h3>Different prices have been offered to cater to varying financial situations. Please choose the ticket that corresponds to your current circumstances.No one will be turned down due to financial reasons. A small number of tickets have been reserved for trainees, people in financial hardship, or people living and working in the Global South. Please contact me directly using the link in my profile (you can also find it below) to let me know you need access to these tickets and I will be happy to arrange it.<h3>About the facilitator:</h3>Lucia Sarmiento Verano is a humanistic psychotherapist in private practice in Oxford and online. With a background in sociology and Political Science, she has worked as an anti-racism trainer and consultant with mental health organisations. She has experience delivering training and facilitating reflective discussions around topics of anti-racism and decolonial thinking in mental health. Lucia is now preparing to undertake research on the topics of anti-oppression and resistance as a Ph.D. student at the Birkbeck University of London.<h3>What people have said about Lucia's training events:</h3>" I would recommend, it is an accessible way to gain valuable insight on topics that are essential for counsellors (but sadly not included within most training)" (Addam)" A good introduction on how mental health and social justice lens can be connected " (Sanika)" I found it very interesting as well as thought provoking, It feels like Lucia put a lot of thought and consideration in her work. I did not feel ailenated in this workshop which has been my experience in some workshops/presentation. "" I would highly recommend. Lucia's presentation was paced perfectly, she was easy to listen to and understand and therefore I felt engaged and learnt some new things without feeling overwhelmed." (Julie)

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