Liberalism and Mental Health PART 1: Violent Silences
On February 24, 2025 by sarmientoveranoFeatured photo credit: Kristina Flour Introduction What we’ve witnessed in the last year and a half is, for me, sadly reminiscent of what I witnessed growing up in South America:
Training: Class & Intersections in Therapy
On January 17, 2025 by sarmientoveranoIn an unequal society, social class carries much meaning in how perspectives are shaped and has a significant impact on a person’s material and emotional conditions. What exactly is its
Racism and the Body
On October 3, 2024 by sarmientoveranoFeatured photo credit: Paul Cuoco In my research, I am trying to understand racism and racialisation processes from perspectives that include the reality of colonialism. I want to go beyond
Colonialism in Therapy: three invitations for our work
On July 23, 2024 by sarmientoveranoFeatured photo credit: Ashley Batz With gratitude to the Feminist Therapy Network organisers and the participants to their anniversary event. Introduction Having had to push myself to the limit this
Video: Conversations in Living Room : with Dr Jennifer Mullan
On April 17, 2024 by sarmientoveranoWhat is this resource about? This is the recording of the event Conversations in the Living Room with Dr. Jennifer Mullan, in which a panel responds to chapter 8 of
Therapy and the Capitalist Ethos
On March 7, 2024 by sarmientoveranoPhoto credit: kris Many readers will be familiar with the concept of Racial Capitalism that links White Supremacy and the Capitalist system through the advent of colonialism and trans-Atlantic slavery.
Justice & Liberation in the Therapy Room
On January 6, 2024 by sarmientoveranoAs therapists, how do we support clients that have been through adverse experiences relating to structural oppression and discrimination? Can we do this in a way that does not reproduce
It’s time to speak up. An open letter to mental health professionals.
On October 15, 2023 by sarmientoverano“And no part of this enormous wound has held you back in any way.And no part of this enormous wound has pushed you in any way.You have been free to
4th Subscribers Meeting
On October 4, 2023 by sarmientoveranoOn this third meeting, the supporting material will be: Class & its Intersections I hope this space will be an opportunity to share safely some of our experiences paired with
Webinar – Social Inequalities & Mental Health
On October 4, 2023 by sarmientoveranoLearn about the social determinants to mental health, how and why the social context can impact on a person’s psychological and emotional well-being throughout their life. The webinar will provide
