A Self-Study: Being a White Psychologist in an Indian World

ISBN-13: 9783034303750 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 191 str.

Todd Sojonky

Opis

Who am I as a psychologist? This book examines the role of psychologists in cross- cultural settings and explores the value of self-knowledge in the practice of psychology. Today many indigenous people are still experiencing a colonial type of therapy that is rooted in power imbalances and a managed health care system. Through narrative, story, poetry and psychotherapy this book shows the importance of personal growth and informs the practice of being a good psychologist . It asks the reader to consider how cross-cultural experiences influence professional psychology discourse and practices as well as to explore the relationships between dominant psychology systems and cultural enactments."

Recenzje

"Dr. Sojonky's dissertation is an exemplary demonstration of how academic research can be pursued with a story-telling approach to language, especially with attention to how language in all its manifestations both constructs and deconstructs our understanding of human being and becoming." (Dr. Carl Leggo, Professor University of British Columbia, Vancouver)

Spis treści

Contents: Self-study - Narrative inquiry - Exploring White Privilege - First Nations Peoples - Identity theory - Poetry - Stories - Psychotherapy - Informing the practice of psychology - Psychology discourse.

O autorze

Todd J. Sojonky holds a Ph.D. from the Educational Psychology program at the University of Regina (Canada). He is a registered doctoral psychologist with extensive experience in marriage and family counselling rooted in a transpersonal and relational approach to healing. Todd is well known for his motivational presentations and workshops. He has extensive clinical experience in the mainstream healthcare system and with the First Nations people throughout Canada. He currently works as a psychologist for Correctional Service Canada and operates a private practice in marriage and family therapy.