Challenge of Racism in Therapeutic Practice

Dr Isha McKenzie-Mavinga is an Integrative Transcultural Psychotherapist, Trainer and Supervisor in the UK. She lectures on transcultural counselling at London Metropolitan University and Goldsmiths College, UK.

• PART I: UNGAGGING: DENIAL, SILENCE, RAGE1. Denial and Myth of Post-Racism2. Silencing and Taboo Subjects3. The Process of Black RagePART II: IDENTITY, SHADISM AND INTERNALISED OPPRESSION4. The Melting Pot5. African Heritage, Asian Heritage, Mixed Heritage6. Gender Influences and RacismPART III: THE TRAUMATIC EFFECTS OF SLAVERY AND COLONIALISM7. The Intergenerational Context of Internalised Racism8. Working with Trauma and Recognition Trauma9. Emerging from Recognition Trauma10. An Ethical Context11. Conclusion

A very engaging book, which comprehensively covers many of the issues around anti-racism and anti-discriminatory practice in counselling and psychotherapy. Unlike other writers, Dr McKenzie-Mavinga has taken these issues seriously enough to draw attention to the matter of breach of ethical codes. The book is a leader in its field. - Lennox K. Thomas, Consultant Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, Senior Member of the British Psychotherapy Foundation, UK The Challenge of Racism in Therapeutic Practice is a much-needed resource for the psychotherapy profession. This book challenges us to critically reflect on and keep alive issues of racism, and to undertake responsibility for dialogue. - Dr Harbrinder Dhillon-Stevens, Registered Counselling Psychologist & Psychotherapist, HDS Psychological Services Ltd, UK