Amidst the Chaos: Developing a Counseling Psychologist Identity during Ongoing Social Unrest

Authors

  • Iliana Flores University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Himadhari Sharma Department of Counseling, Clinical and School Psychology, University of California Santa Barbara
  • Veronica Franco Department of Counseling, Clinical and School Psychology, University of California Santa Barbara
  • Adrian Valadez Department of Counseling, Clinical and School Psychology, University of California Santa Barbara
  • Alison Cerezo Department of Counseling, Clinical and School Psychology, University of California Santa Barbara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33043/JSACP.14.2.96-110

Keywords:

counseling psychology, professional psychology, clinical training, research training, social justice

Abstract

Abstract

In this reflection paper we discuss the complex challenge of undergoing Counseling Psychology doctoral training as gender expansive women of color during times of great sociopolitical unrest in the United States (U.S.). We consider how via insider status, we are uniquely impacted by engagement in clinical and research work with diverse communities that face ongoing threats to their social and psychological well-being. However, our insider positions are rarely considered in our training experiences. We argue that the field of Counseling Psychology must make a concerted effort to center the voices of students with minoritized identities or runs the risk of engaging in White supremacist practices. We end with recommendations for how Counseling Psychology can better consider and address the needs of doctoral students with minoritized identities.

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Published

2023-02-21

How to Cite

Flores, I., Sharma, H., Franco, V., Valadez, A., & Cerezo, A. (2023). Amidst the Chaos: Developing a Counseling Psychologist Identity during Ongoing Social Unrest. Journal for Social Action in Counseling & Psychology, 14(2), 96–110. https://doi.org/10.33043/JSACP.14.2.96-110

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