Finding a Culturally Responsive Therapist
It is important for individuals to have a healthy therapeutic alliance with their provider and that therapy feels safe and supportive. For some that may not feel as connected to the surrounding majority culture, it may feel important to find a therapist you can identify or connect with. This is not to say that you may need a therapist who shares the same identities as you, but rather a therapist who can understand and support your held identities with a culturally sensitive approach. Finding a therapist who you can connect with has been associated with positive therapeutic outcomes and healing. Below we have gathered some resources for Folks who may be interested in seeking culturally responsive care.
Self Assessment to Gauge what Support you may need at this time.
Steps for self-assessment
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Checking in with self
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Finding your support/community
When you think about who you feel supported by, who comes to mind? How might these supports be helpful for you right now? Perhaps they can be someone you connect with about difficult emotions or someone who can simply be a listener.
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Channeling your emotions into action
You might find yourself sitting with many different emotions and wanting to do something to help. Actions of resistance and protest take many different forms, such as organizing, advocating, contacting your representatives, and donating your time and money. What areas of power and privilege do you have that can guide feasible actions you can take right now?
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