Mad in South Asia in collaboration with Suffolk County Psychological Association present
Decolonizing Psychotherapy Making Clinical Practice Inclusive for Everyone
Across the globe, psychologists and therapists are acknowledging the urgent need to decolonize clinical practice. This workshop offers a grounded, practical introduction to working through a decolonizing lens, connecting global theory to everyday therapeutic challenges.
📅 Friday, December 5th
🕕 7:30 PM IST · 9:00 AM EST
What You’ll Learn
- Key principles of decolonizing Psychology
- How “received knowledge” shapes mainstream practice
- Colonial assumptions embedded across CBT, psychodynamic, and humanistic approaches
- Case studies showing the impact of coloniality on psychological theory and treatment
- Community-based, art-centered healing practices
- Working with body, space, and belonging to support trauma-informed care
The Focus
This session centers global perspectives from South Asia, Latin America, and South America, providing tools for clinicians working with increasingly diverse populations.