In this episode, we feature Kimberly Parker, a licensed professional counselor, discussing her journey of decolonizing psychotherapy. Kimberly shares her personal experiences navigating a field embedded in Eurocentric values and her evolving approach to therapy, incorporating cultural humility and ancestral healing traditions. She delves into the challenges of working in predominantly white spaces and the importance of creating safe spaces for marginalized communities. Kimberly also emphasizes the significance of self-examination and community support in the ongoing process of decolonization and healing.
Kimberly Parker’s Contact:
Website - https://revive2thrivewc.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-parker-ma/
Resources
Mullan, J. (2023). Decolonizing Therapy: Oppression, Historical Trauma, and Politicizing Your Practice. W. W. Norton & Company.
Definition of decolonized:
“More than just independence from a colony/colonial power; decolonization has become the process by which we heal the society, systems, and political frameworks we live within so that we may achieve true healing for our communities and selves. It is a return to ancestral wisdom.” (Mullan, 2023, p. 397)
Decolonial Psychology: Toward Anticolonial Theories, Research, Training, and Practice
Edited by Lillian Comas-Díaz, Hector Y. Adames, and Nayeli Y. Chavez-Dueñas
https://www.apa.org/pubs/books/decolonial-psychology
Psychology Must Reckon with its Racist Past and Present (2020). Syed, M.
https://cla.umn.edu/psychology/story/psychology-must-reckon-its-racist-past-and-present
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Music Samples:
Intro 1 by Emmraan - Cool Rider
Intro 2 by Mikhail Smusev - Heroic Quest
Outro by Alex Kizenkov - Inspirational Cinematic Adventure
