Ep 6: Decolonizing Teaching in Systemic Therapy Programs: Dr. Felicia Holloway and Briana Roberts

Welcome to the "Learning and Teaching Systemic Therapy" Podcast, hosted by Dr. Shofia Georgiadou. In this episode, we explore the decolonization of marriage and family therapy education with Dr. Felicia Holloway, a passionate advocate for accessible and affirming mental health care for marginalized groups. With questions sourced by our Ph.D. student guest Briana Roberts, our conversation explores the importance of reducing hierarchy and gatekeeping in academia and therapy while promoting collaborative learning and teaching environments. We also discuss strategies for supporting students of color and creating empowering mentorship networks. Tune in for an inspiring discussion about what decolonizing systemic education for the next generation of MFTs looks like. 

Questions we discussed in this episode (by Briana Roberts, PhD Candidate):

1. What does your work in decolonizing Marriage and Family Therapy look like?
2. What does decolonizing work as professors look like?
3. How can we support MFT students of color coming into programs? 
4. What does advocacy for these students look like?
5. How can you balance mentoring students of color while also managing your work and mental load?

Resources discussed in this episode: 

Sisterhood Sanctuary: Peer Support Group for BIPOC female therapists Join Us:
Start Date: October 18, 2024
Recurring: Every third Friday of the month
Time: 12:00-1:30 pm CST
Cost: $5 per session
(Therapy for Therapists Membership required for participation)
For more information: hello@therapyfortherapistscollective.com or 818-405-0755

Therapy for Therapists Collective: https://www.therapyfortherapistscollective.com/

Annual Faculty Women of Color in the Academy Conference: https://www.inclusive.vt.edu/Programs/FWCA.html

Connect with Dr. Felicia Holloway on LinkedIn: 

www.linkedin.com/in/felicia-j-holloway-phd-lpc-s-lmft-s-0190382a

Connect with Briana Roberts, LMFT on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/briana-roberts-m-s-lmft-91b24864/

 

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