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The Activist Practitioner MagazineSanism Episode 2: A False BinaryThis episode is a conversation about sanism, lived experience of mental distress and psychology between Holly Vine, Ruah Grace, Tina Kelly, Paul Rhodes, Miranda Cashin, Sahra O'Doherty, Max Loomes, Ruth Wells and Ruth Nelson.
2021-01-2227 min
Creating Space ProjectCreating Space ProjectThe Creating Space Project is currently exploring feminist psychology and intersectionality, through asking listeners the question “What would you ask a feminist psychologist?” In this episode, Sahra O'Doherty and Ruth Nelson talk about Tanya's question regarding how you weave feminism into counselling, about being a values-based therapist, and the embodiment of values.
2019-08-2900 minCreating Space ProjectPatriarchy and mental healthWhat would you ask a feminist psychologist? Ruth Nelson and Sahra O'Doherty respond to Jess's question about the effect of patriarchy on women's mental health, and how many problems stem from inequality. "I should look good." Ruth and Sahra explore the ways feminist values inform their psychology practice. They also explore systems of oppression, layers of privilege, intersectionality, who is allowed to get angry, cultural expectations of women, pain and motherhood, unrelenting standards and the male suicide rate. Photo 'Tern with a Fish' by David Noble
2019-08-0400 minCreating Space ProjectUncomfortable FeelingsIt’s very hard to find the words, “I have experienced this.” What brings people into counselling? The Creating Space Project talks about therapy and mental health with psychologist Sahra O’Doherty. People can spend a lot of time squishing uncomfortable feelings back down, and get worried that if they lift the lid, they’re not too sure what’s going to emerge. We can be pretty afraid of our emotions. Society teaches us to fear failing. Shame and guilt feel painful. Vulnerability is frightening. So to come and talk to a ps...
2019-07-1900 min