Showing papers on "Feminist therapy published in 2011"

Sexual Objectification of Women: Clinical Implications and Training Considerations

Abstract: This article focuses on the implications of theory and empirical research on the sexual objectification of women. Drawing largely from the American Psychological Association’s 2007 Guidelines for Psychological Practice With Girls and Women, the 2007 Report of the American Psychological Association’s Task Force on the Sexualization of Girls, key feminist therapy texts, and the findings from empirical research on Fredrickson and Robert’s (1997) objectification theory, the authors provide suggestions for practice with female clients struggling with issues related to sexual objectification and ideas for the training of psychologists.

Introduction to feminist therapy : strategies for social and individual change

Abstract: Preface 1. Feminist Therapy: Roots and Branches 2. Feminist Therapy: A Social and Individual Change Model 3. Ethics and Values in Feminist Counseling and Psychology 4. The Importance of Gender 5. Mental Health and Diagnosis in the Context of Feminist Therapy 6. Feminist Conceptualization 7. Establishing and Maintaining the Egalitarian Relationship 8. Gender Role and Power Analysis 9. Social Change and Empowerment 10. Feminist Therapy in Practice 11. Critical Cases Studies About the Authors

Conversations from the Classroom: Reflections on Feminist Music Therapy Pedagogy in Teaching Music Therapy

Abstract: Four music therapy educators participated in semi-structured, in-depth interviews as part of a qualitative study. The purpose of this study was to explore the phenomena of feminist pedagogy as experienced by music therapy educators using phenomenological inquiry. The study examined the following research questions: (a) do music therapy educators use feminist music therapy pedagogy in teaching music therapy, (b) if so, how do they use feminist music therapy pedagogy, (c) what is their experience in using feminist music therapy pedagogy, and (d) how do feminist music therapy educators define their use of feminist pedagogy in undergraduate and graduate music therapy education. Each interview lasted from 1 1⁄2-3 hours. Data were analyzed according to Giorgi’s (1975) phenomenological method and feminist theory. The researcher used member checking, inter-rater reliability, and triangulation of data (interviews, analytic memos, and music lyrics) to address issues of trustworthiness and dependability. Five categories were identified from the meaning units: (a) philosophical framework, (b) goals, (c) teaching methods, (d) institutional and social issues, and (e) backlash and response. A composite summary, discussion of the implications of the findings, consistency and inconsistency with the literature, limitations, revisiting of assumptions, personal reflections, guidelines for using FMTP, and areas for future research are included.

Negotiating Contradictory Cultural Pressures: A Treatment Model for Binge Eating in Adolescent Girls

Abstract: Today's adolescent girls experience sociocultural pressures and life stressors which result in negative mental health outcomes, including binge eating. The purpose of this article is to present a model of psychotherapy for adolescent girls who engage in binge eating. The components in this model include: (a) Feminist Therapy to emphasize client empowerment and the importance of sociocultural context in understanding girls’ concerns; (b) Cognitive Behavior Therapy to help clients to eliminate dieting and to cope with pressures for attaining the beauty ideal; (c) Dialectical Behavior Therapy to assist clients in coping with emotions; and (d) Interpersonal Therapy to help clients improve relational transitions and disputes.

Feminist Therapy (Theories of Psychotherapy Series) [Book Review]

Abstract: Review(s) of: Feminist Therapy (Theories of Psychotherapy Series), by Laura S. Brown, (2010). Washington: American Psychological Association. ISBN 9781433804618.

Uneasy Relationship: Feminist Practices in the Czech Psychologyand Therapy

Abstract: This article starts with a discussion of how the Czech society welcomed feminism after the collapse of communist regime in the Eastern bloc. It continues with an evaluation of how feminism and gender studies have influenced the Czech psychology and its practice; examples from qualitative research with psychologists and therapists are presented.

The Feminist Approach to Psychotherapy Integration

Abstract: The goal of Integrative Psychotherapy is to establish full inner and external contact (Moursund & Erskine, 2004). The most important goal in feminist therapy is the transformation of an individual as well as the transformation of the society as a whole (Herlihy & Corey, 2004). In my work I attempt to integrate both: to help the client establish inner and external contact, but also help him/her to become aware and recognize inner messages connected with his/her gender and replace them with constructive beliefs of his/her own, as well as for him/her to learn, regardless of his/her gender, to trust his/her intuition and experience. In this article I present my approach to integration in psychotherapy and the way I use feminist principles in Integrative Psychotherapy.

Approaches to Feminist Therapy: A Case Study IllustrationDraganović

Abstract: This paper deals with the emergence and development of feminism in general and feminist psychology with special emphasis on feminist’s reaction to traditional assumptions in Freudian psychology and male dominated theory and research. Feminist movement simply started as a women’s activism which later claimed political identity and finally ended as women’s liberation movement. Feminists simply advocate gender equality. Emergence of feminist psychology movement and appearance of significant female figures in psychology is further explained along with their contribution to the theory, personality and specific developmental issues along with its input to the therapy and counseling field. The influence of four feminist philosophical approaches namely, liberal feminism, cultural feminism, radical feminism and social feminism are also shortly discussed alongside with their practical implications. Above and beyond, feminist contribution to the therapy field reflected in offering specific therapy goals are also discussed. Self esteem as a core issue and one of feminist therapy goals is finally discussed and presented through a specific case study illustration. Feminist therapy is important therapy approach with significant therapy goals contribution in relation to women’s mental health issues. Consideration of sex, gender, cultural diversity, etiology, diagnosis and treatment is feminist request for successful therapy because fixing woman for functioning in a dysfunctional society seems not enough.