When a Client Makes Racist Comments

We’ve been trained to stay neutral in sessions with clients. But is this always possible, or even desirable?
Well, Miguel Gallardo, PsyD had a case in which a client made racist comments.
So then the question becomes, how do you handle this while still maintaining the therapeutic alliance?
He’ll also share a little about liberation psychology (a key part of his intervention) and get into when self-disclosure can be a powerful tool in a session.

[@progressivedragon6664]

OMG, i needed this video SOOOO badly! Thank you! my "social justice warrior" self has been in internal conflict with my clinical social worker self, with multiple therapy clients over the last 2 months...staying "neutral" has felt so in-authentic, thank you for giving me new tools, (that I sadly could not get in Supervision)

[@lillianeyre]

Wonderful. I've been looking for something like this to present strategies for dealing with microaggressions in my multicultural counseling class.

[@lisacataldo7799]

Thank you! I am going to use your video as part of my clinical integration class for masters-level counselors. It's great

[@KJ99otis]

This is BRILLIANT commentary - highly actionable and easily adapted to myself as a layperson as I interact in social and professional situations. These words and phrases have helped me modify how I respond to racist comments.

[@SusanHopkinson]

Really helpful! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@OLGAKA]

This a brilliant perspective. Thank you for sharing!

[@Cathy-xi8cb]

I treated a former member of Hitler Youth. I have treated patients that are actively racist. I have treated patients that clearly disrespect women.

[@LaughingDisciple]

African American. Most of these people were never in Africa or born there. We are AMERICAN with this and that in our blood. Skin color is a stupid reason to hate.