Clinical Concepts
A psychological phenomenon, reflecting the psychological attitudes of the individual to himself, as a subject of economic activity" (Antonova, 2014)
What is economic identity?
Opposite of a class-blind approach
What is Class-responsive Counselling?
The provision of free counselling services for clients who cannot afford to pay
A variety of unique dimensions, qualities, and characteristics we all possess
What is diversity?
Prejudice and/or discrimination based on social class is called this
What is classism?
Berzins, 2018 found that this was directly linked to mental health and lower therapeutic treatment outcomes.
The practice of charging a variable fee based on ability to pay
What is sliding scale?
The idea that social identities such as race, class, and gender, interact to form qualitatively different meanings and experiences
What is intersectionality?
What SES is least likely to receive psychological treatment?
What are low socioeconomic status individuals?
Name two class-responsive strategies
What are: (any two)
-explicitly stating your (therapist) social class
-building an authentic trusting relationship
-Do not deny or downplay subjective perceptions of bias
-incorporate knowledge of working class values and preferences in how you talk and how you listen
-create an inclusive environment (not too pretty or chic)
-self-disclosure of relatable events
A professional expectation of counsellors in their conduct by a governing body
What is a Code of Conduct/Ethics?
How does diversity influence economy?
What is it benefits it?