Constructing Authentic Relationships in Clinical Practice

<p>This essential text explores the intersectionality of the self in therapeutic practice, bringing together theoretical foundations and practical implications to provide clear guidance for students and practitioners.</p><p>Bringing together a collection of insightful and experienced clinicians, this book examines the ways in which intersectionality influences all phases of clinical and supervisory work, from outreach, assessment, and through to termination. Integrating research with clinical practice, chapters not only examine the theoretical, intersectional location of the self for the therapist, client, or supervisee, but they also consider how this social identity effects the therapeutic process and, crucially, work with clients. The book includes first-hand accounts, case studies, and reflections to demonstrate how interactions are influenced by gender, race, and sexuality, offering practical ideas about how to work intentionally and ethically with clients. </p><p>Engaging, informative, and practical, this book is essential reading for students, supervisors, family, marriage, and couple therapists, and clinical social workers who want to work confidently with a range of clients, as well as clinical professionals interested in the role of intersectionality in their work. </p> <p>Introduction 1. Theory of Intersectionality 2. Intersectionality in Practice 3. Introducing the Self 4. Locating the Self in Practice 5. Use of the Self: Rapport Building 6. Use of Self: Assessment and Early Stages of Treatment 7. Use of Self: Middle Stages of Treatment 8. Use of Self: Later Stages of Treatment 9. Use of Self: Termination 10. Use of Self: Follow-up and re-engagement in treatment 11. Ethics of Intersectionality 12. Intersectionality in Training and Supervision 13. Developing Authenticity of Self: Supervisor, Training Therapist, Patient, and Intersectionality</p>