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People living with disability may face significant barriers in work, study, sport and joining in ... more People living with disability may face significant barriers in work, study, sport and joining in everyday activities. Community attitudes and experiences of discrimination can further impact on a person’s wellbeing, with the resultant ableism leading to perceptions of the disabled as weak and needy, and experiences of rejection and oppression. Allied health professionals are constantly called on to recognise the multi-layered impact of ableism on those who seek their help, while simultaneously challenging their own perceptions and stereotypes. The chapter starts with definitions and statistics to contextualise the concept of disability within the contemporary Australian environment. The link between ableism and mental health is critically examined, and poignantly brought to life in the personal experiences of three individuals as they navigate living with invisible and visible disabilities. Experiential activities that encourage the learner to test and challenge societal stereotypes, their own perceptions and gain a greater understanding of environmental, social and institutional barriers faced by people living with disability conclude this chapter
Poor physical and mental health can be a consequence of poverty due to a lack of resources and ac... more Poor physical and mental health can be a consequence of poverty due to a lack of resources and access to material resources. Limited income can reduce access to adequate healthcare, affordable housing in a safe environments, ongoing employment and healthy lifestyle opportunities including food and activities. People living with a lower income or in poverty may face barriers in education, work opportunities and living well. Mental and physical health cannot be seen separately from social and economic determinants which are embedded in social systems and structures. Community attitudes and discrimination against individuals can impact on a person’s wellbeing. Mental health professionals need to recognise the complex issues in response to those who seek their help. The link between classism and mental health is examined, and explored through a social justice lens in this chapter. Discussing class in Australia and looking closely at social services for people are also examined. Experiential activities that encourage the learner to challenge stereotypes and their own perspectives and gain an understanding of environmental, social and institutional barriers faced by people living in lower socioeconomic situations conclude this chapter
Religion and spirituality can be central to a person’s identity and lived experiences (Savage &am... more Religion and spirituality can be central to a person’s identity and lived experiences (Savage & Armstrong, 2010), and yet the concepts themselves are complex and multifaceted. In Australia, three-fifths of the population (61%, or approximately 14 million people) are affiliated with some religion or spiritual belief (Australian Bureau of Statistics [ABS], 2017a). Eighty-six per cent of this group (approximately 12 million) identify as Christians, comprising Catholic, Anglican and other Christian. The chapter starts with definitions and statistics to contextualise the concept of religious hegemonism within the contemporary Australian environment. The link between religion, spirituality and well-being will be explored, and personal stories of individuals from non-dominant faith backgrounds will describe their experiences. Experiential activities that encourage the reader to understand and challenge societal stereotypes, their own perceptions and gain a greater appreciation of spirituality, religion and religious hegemonism
Young and older people often experience a range of similar concerns in twenty-first century Austr... more Young and older people often experience a range of similar concerns in twenty-first century Australia. Despite being at opposite ends of the age spectrum, they can be subject to stereotyping, experiences of discrimination and barriers to affordable housing and employment. Another shared challenge is an over-representation of mental health issues and risk of suicide. This chapter explores these two age groups who make up a significant portion of the Australian population. Fear of ageing and the flow-on effect to wellbeing is critically examined, and the mental health and wellbeing of young people in Australia explored. Reflections on the meaning of spirituality in later years, personal stories of ageism shared by younger and older adults alike, and the role of volunteering and activism as meaningful activities for young people highlight the lived experience of being young or old in Australia. Experiential activities that encourage the learner to test and challenge societal stereotypes, their own perceptions and gain a greater understanding of environmental, social and institutional barriers faced by people at different stages in the life cycle conclude this chapter
People who are considered to be overweight or obese (as the medical terms have it) or fat (as man... more People who are considered to be overweight or obese (as the medical terms have it) or fat (as many fat activists prefer to call their body size) suffer discrimination and humiliation (Lupton D. What does fat discrimination look like? The conversation. 3 Jan 2013. Retrieved from https://theconversation.com/what-does-fat-discrimination-look-like-10247). Being fat is a stigmatised condition and living as a fat person often includes being treated with disdain and disregard. People living with fat stigma impacts how they experience being in the world, including how they interact with healthcare professionals and their access to healthcare. Community attitudes and experiences of discrimination inevitably impact on a person’s ability to live well. The relationship between fat stigma and mental health is examined, and further brought into focus through scholarly discourse and personal experiences. Experiential activities where the learner can question and challenge stereotypes, their own perceptions and gain a better understanding of environmental, social and systemic issues faced by people living with fat stigma conclude this chapter
Multicultural Responsiveness in Counselling and Psychology
Trailer In this chapter, Susan Sisko talks about the importance of developing a multicultural und... more Trailer In this chapter, Susan Sisko talks about the importance of developing a multicultural understanding and responsiveness as counsellors and psychologists. The chapter outlines Australian history and the impacts of colonialism and postcolonialism and how the ongoing effects of how these oppressive practices have informed hierarchical systems and impacted non-dominant individuals and groups. The chapter looks at both significant issues related to oppressive practices and approaches to developing multicultural understanding and responsiveness including decolonising practices, intersectionality frameworks and counsellor reflexivity.
Multicultural Responsiveness in Counselling and Psychology
Multicultural Responsiveness in Counselling and Psychology
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can experience discrimination due to individual, gro... more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can experience discrimination due to individual, group and systemic oppressions. Individual and community attitudes and experiences of discrimination can impact on a person’s wellbeing, Allied health professionals are constantly called on to recognise the multi-layered impact of colonialism on those who seek their help, while simultaneously challenging their own perceptions and stereotypes. The chapter starts with definitions and statistics to contextualise the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders within the contemporary Australian environment. The link between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and emotional, physical and mental health is critically examined followed by the personal experiences of individuals as they navigate living with the impact of colonialism, discrimination and bias. Experiential activities that encourage the learner to test and challenge societal stereotypes, their own perceptions and gain a greater understanding of environmental, social and institutional barriers faced by Indigenous Australians will conclude this chapter.
People living with disability may face significant barriers in work, study, sport and joining in ... more People living with disability may face significant barriers in work, study, sport and joining in everyday activities. Community attitudes and experiences of discrimination can further impact on a person’s wellbeing, with the resultant ableism leading to perceptions of the disabled as weak and needy, and experiences of rejection and oppression. Allied health professionals are constantly called on to recognise the multi-layered impact of ableism on those who seek their help, while simultaneously challenging their own perceptions and stereotypes. The chapter starts with definitions and statistics to contextualise the concept of disability within the contemporary Australian environment. The link between ableism and mental health is critically examined, and poignantly brought to life in the personal experiences of three individuals as they navigate living with invisible and visible disabilities. Experiential activities that encourage the learner to test and challenge societal stereotypes, their own perceptions and gain a greater understanding of environmental, social and institutional barriers faced by people living with disability conclude this chapter
Poor physical and mental health can be a consequence of poverty due to a lack of resources and ac... more Poor physical and mental health can be a consequence of poverty due to a lack of resources and access to material resources. Limited income can reduce access to adequate healthcare, affordable housing in a safe environments, ongoing employment and healthy lifestyle opportunities including food and activities. People living with a lower income or in poverty may face barriers in education, work opportunities and living well. Mental and physical health cannot be seen separately from social and economic determinants which are embedded in social systems and structures. Community attitudes and discrimination against individuals can impact on a person’s wellbeing. Mental health professionals need to recognise the complex issues in response to those who seek their help. The link between classism and mental health is examined, and explored through a social justice lens in this chapter. Discussing class in Australia and looking closely at social services for people are also examined. Experiential activities that encourage the learner to challenge stereotypes and their own perspectives and gain an understanding of environmental, social and institutional barriers faced by people living in lower socioeconomic situations conclude this chapter
Religion and spirituality can be central to a person’s identity and lived experiences (Savage &am... more Religion and spirituality can be central to a person’s identity and lived experiences (Savage & Armstrong, 2010), and yet the concepts themselves are complex and multifaceted. In Australia, three-fifths of the population (61%, or approximately 14 million people) are affiliated with some religion or spiritual belief (Australian Bureau of Statistics [ABS], 2017a). Eighty-six per cent of this group (approximately 12 million) identify as Christians, comprising Catholic, Anglican and other Christian. The chapter starts with definitions and statistics to contextualise the concept of religious hegemonism within the contemporary Australian environment. The link between religion, spirituality and well-being will be explored, and personal stories of individuals from non-dominant faith backgrounds will describe their experiences. Experiential activities that encourage the reader to understand and challenge societal stereotypes, their own perceptions and gain a greater appreciation of spirituality, religion and religious hegemonism
Young and older people often experience a range of similar concerns in twenty-first century Austr... more Young and older people often experience a range of similar concerns in twenty-first century Australia. Despite being at opposite ends of the age spectrum, they can be subject to stereotyping, experiences of discrimination and barriers to affordable housing and employment. Another shared challenge is an over-representation of mental health issues and risk of suicide. This chapter explores these two age groups who make up a significant portion of the Australian population. Fear of ageing and the flow-on effect to wellbeing is critically examined, and the mental health and wellbeing of young people in Australia explored. Reflections on the meaning of spirituality in later years, personal stories of ageism shared by younger and older adults alike, and the role of volunteering and activism as meaningful activities for young people highlight the lived experience of being young or old in Australia. Experiential activities that encourage the learner to test and challenge societal stereotypes, their own perceptions and gain a greater understanding of environmental, social and institutional barriers faced by people at different stages in the life cycle conclude this chapter
People who are considered to be overweight or obese (as the medical terms have it) or fat (as man... more People who are considered to be overweight or obese (as the medical terms have it) or fat (as many fat activists prefer to call their body size) suffer discrimination and humiliation (Lupton D. What does fat discrimination look like? The conversation. 3 Jan 2013. Retrieved from https://theconversation.com/what-does-fat-discrimination-look-like-10247). Being fat is a stigmatised condition and living as a fat person often includes being treated with disdain and disregard. People living with fat stigma impacts how they experience being in the world, including how they interact with healthcare professionals and their access to healthcare. Community attitudes and experiences of discrimination inevitably impact on a person’s ability to live well. The relationship between fat stigma and mental health is examined, and further brought into focus through scholarly discourse and personal experiences. Experiential activities where the learner can question and challenge stereotypes, their own perceptions and gain a better understanding of environmental, social and systemic issues faced by people living with fat stigma conclude this chapter
Multicultural Responsiveness in Counselling and Psychology
Trailer In this chapter, Susan Sisko talks about the importance of developing a multicultural und... more Trailer In this chapter, Susan Sisko talks about the importance of developing a multicultural understanding and responsiveness as counsellors and psychologists. The chapter outlines Australian history and the impacts of colonialism and postcolonialism and how the ongoing effects of how these oppressive practices have informed hierarchical systems and impacted non-dominant individuals and groups. The chapter looks at both significant issues related to oppressive practices and approaches to developing multicultural understanding and responsiveness including decolonising practices, intersectionality frameworks and counsellor reflexivity.
Multicultural Responsiveness in Counselling and Psychology
Multicultural Responsiveness in Counselling and Psychology
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can experience discrimination due to individual, gro... more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can experience discrimination due to individual, group and systemic oppressions. Individual and community attitudes and experiences of discrimination can impact on a person’s wellbeing, Allied health professionals are constantly called on to recognise the multi-layered impact of colonialism on those who seek their help, while simultaneously challenging their own perceptions and stereotypes. The chapter starts with definitions and statistics to contextualise the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders within the contemporary Australian environment. The link between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and emotional, physical and mental health is critically examined followed by the personal experiences of individuals as they navigate living with the impact of colonialism, discrimination and bias. Experiential activities that encourage the learner to test and challenge societal stereotypes, their own perceptions and gain a greater understanding of environmental, social and institutional barriers faced by Indigenous Australians will conclude this chapter.