Abstract
Power in therapy is an issue of great import. As feminist therapists, we work to create a relationship in which power is shared, and where mutuality is the goal. Yet denying power differentials in the therapy relationship may have deleterious consequences. Believing that we are powerless or have no power relative to others may be one of the most important issues related to harm in therapy. This article explores the ways in which a lack of recognition of power may be damaging through a discussion of womens relationship to power, power in therapy, and how denial of power may be associated with harm in therapy relationships. [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery Service: 1-800-342-9678. E-mail address: <getinfo@haworthpressinc.com> Website: <http://www.HaworthPress.com>
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | The next generation |
| Subtitle of host publication | Third wave feminist psychotherapy |
| Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
| Pages | 37-56 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781315786131 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780789014108 |
| State | Published - Oct 24 2018 |
Keywords
- Abuse of power
- Boundary violations
- Feminist therapy
- Mutuality
- Power
- Powerlessness
- Therapist-client relationships
- Therapy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychology(all)
- Social Sciences(all)