Dr. Adriana Popescu
Dr. Adriana Popescu
EP 99 – Cultivating Safe Spaces in Therapy with Dr. Essence Rivers
EP 99 – Cultivating Safe Spaces in Therapy with Dr. Essence Rivers
EP 99 – Cultivating Safe Spaces in Therapy with Dr. Essence Rivers
Thursday 15th August 2024
Dr. Essence Rivers discusses systemic trauma-informed therapy, intersectionality, and supporting neurodivergent clients.
43 minutes
Informative
Compassionate
Supportive
Engaging
Eye-opening
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Dr. Adriana Popescu
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Episode Overview
- Importance of cultural competence in therapy.
- Challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals.
- Creating safe spaces for clients with multiple marginalised identities.
- Impact of intersectionality on mental health.
- Specialised treatment should address community needs.
Helping people to start trusting themselves again, trusting their perspectives, trusting what they're witnessing.
In this thought-provoking episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities, Dr. Adriana Popescu sits down with Dr. Essence Rivers, a licensed clinical psychologist who specialises in systemic trauma-informed and identity-centred therapy. Dr. Rivers, a queer, chronically ill, neurodivergent woman of colour, is dedicated to challenging shame, stigma, and inequality for marginalised communities. She brings a wealth of experience working with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC individuals, particularly those with ADHD, and offers virtual services across the U.S. Dr.
Rivers shares her journey from growing up in an interracial family in Ohio to becoming a psychologist committed to creating safe spaces for her clients. She discusses the importance of cultural competence in therapy and how therapists can better support clients with multiple marginalised identities. The conversation touches on the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals and the need for specialised treatment that genuinely addresses the needs voiced by the community. You'll hear about Dr.
Rivers' innovative approaches to therapy, including her focus on helping clients trust themselves again and navigate their identities within a broader societal context. The episode also explores the impact of intersectionality on mental health and why it's crucial for therapists to be educated about the diverse experiences of their clients. Dr. Rivers and Dr. Popescu engage in a candid discussion about the current political climate's effect on mental health, particularly for those whose rights are in limbo.
They also delve into the concept of neurodivergence, discussing how different brain types can be better supported in educational and therapeutic settings. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of mental health from a more inclusive perspective. Dr. Rivers' insights are both eye-opening and deeply compassionate, making this conversation not only informative but also incredibly supportive. Are you ready to rethink what you know about mental health? Tune in to hear Dr.
Rivers' transformative approach to therapy and learn how you can create safer spaces for yourself and others.