Silvana Espinoza Lau, LMFT
Anti-oppressive, decolonised, and social justice oriented healing.
GROUP SUPERVISION
Clinical group supervision for LPC and LMFT associates from an anti-oppressive and social justice approach. These groups have a special focus on supporting prelicensed clinicians on their journey to licensure, but licensed clinicians are welcome to join if they are interested in the topics. All groups offer a balance of case presentation, case conceptualization, and group discussion. All approaches and theoretical orientations are welcome.

NEW CLINICIANS GROUP
Group supervision for new LPC and LMFT associates of any racial identity seeking a solid foundation for clinical practice. Also open to any clinician looking for a refresher.
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Law and ethics of being an LPC/LMFT
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Understanding the ACA Code of Ethics as well as OAR and ORS
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Informed consent
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Dual relationships
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Trauma-informed care for client and clinician
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Referrals
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Documentation standards
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Imposter syndrome
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Setting boundaries
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Self-care and community care
Date: 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2pm
Cost: $80-$90
90-min session
Download the flyer here

BIPOC CLINICIANS GROUP
Anti-oppressive group supervision for BIPOC LMFT and LPC associates working intersectionally with white and BIPOC clients. The field needs more clinicians who look like you.
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Identity and intersectionality
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Living in between two (or more) cultures
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Imposter syndrome and “professionalism”
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The draining effects of feeling like a representative of and specialist in your culture
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Unlearning white and western cultural norms
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How to continue your decolonisation process
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Cultural considerations while working with BIPOC clients and alongside white co-workers
Date: 4th Wednesday oh the month at 1:30pm
Cost: $80-$90
90-min session
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GROUP CONSULTATION
I have transformed group consultation into one program. This is now an 8-week program for mental health practitioners who want to incorporate more anti-oppressive, social justice oriented, and liberation focused values in their practices. The program will consist of one BIPoC cohort and one white-identified cohort.

DECOLONISE YOUR PRACTICE FOR BIPOC CLINICIANS
Anti-oppressive online group consultation for BIPOC-identified clinicians
Incorporate anti-oppressive practices in therapy when working with BIPOC clients, when interacting with other coworkers, and when having to protect yourself from microaggressions.
Process "weird" interactions with coworkers: No, it is not in your head.
Learn anti-oppressive practices to help you grow, rather than to simply reduce your discomfort.
Implement Decolonised NVC in your practice.
Discover how to be anti-oppressive even when (1) employed at an agency, (2) panelled with insurance companies, (3) required to follow Evidence Based Practices.
Starting in October 2021

DECOLONISE YOUR PRACTICE FOR WHITE-IDENTIFIED CLINICIANS
Anti-oppressive online group consultation for white-identified clinicians
Incorporate anti-oppressive practices in therapy when working with BIPOC clients and when interacting with BIPOC coworkers.
Explore your hidden privileges.
Learn anti-oppressive practices to help you grow, rather than to simply bypass your discomfort.
Implement Decolonised NVC in your practice.
Discover how to be anti-oppressive even when (1) employed at an agency, (2) panelled with insurance companies, (3) required to follow Evidence Based Practices
Yes, your facilitator will be a POC! It will probably feel weird at times, but chances are you won't be alone in your discomfort. :)
Starting in October 2021
