"Traditional psychology has often upheld systems of oppression rather than challenged them. This course critically examines the historical and contemporary intersections of psychology, political movements, and social control, exposing the ways mental health practices have been used to pathologize resistance and maintain inequity. […]
How can we decolonize and politicize our work in mental health? How do we move beyond harm reduction to actively support liberation? Drawing from abolitionist thought, healing justice, and grassroots organizing, students will develop practical skills to integrate activism into their clinical, academic, and community-based work."—Trauma Research Foundation
Risky Business: Professional Ethics in a Time of Fascism with Dr. Steven Reisner >
https://youtu.be/yjwxz11zrA0?si=bL7Py_aCqmHcWVnP
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