Silvana Espinoza Lau, LMFT
Anti-oppressive, decolonised, and social justice oriented healing.
GROUP SUPERVISION
Collaborative group supervision for PCAs and MFTAs (LPC and LMFT associates) in Oregon from an anti-oppressive, decolonized, and social justice approach. These groups have two main focus: supporting prelicensed clinicians on their journey to licensure, and supporting licensed clinicians in their professional development if they are interested in the topics. All groups offer a balance of case presentation, case conceptualization, processing, and group discussion. All approaches and theoretical orientations are welcome.
NEW CLINICIANS GROUP 1
Group supervision for new PCA or MFTA (LPC and LMFT associates) of any racial identity seeking a solid foundation for clinical practice. Also open to any clinician looking for a refresher.
Topics covered:
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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 2:00pm
Cost: $80-$90
90-min sessions
Download the flyer here
BIPOC CLINICIANS GROUP 1 & 2
Anti-oppressive group supervision for BIPoC MFTAs and PCAs (LMFT and LPC associates) working intersectionally with white and BIPoC clients. The field needs more clinicians who look, think, and do therapy like you.
Topics covered:
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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
Group 1 date: 4th Wednesday of the month at 1:30pm
1 spot available (as of 8/23/23)
Group 2 date: 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:30pm
3 spots available (as of 8/23/23
Cost: $80-$90
90-min sessions
Download the flyer here
NEW CLINICIANS GROUP 2
Group supervision for new PCAs and MFTAs (LPC and LMFT associates) of any racial identity seeking a solid foundation for clinical practice. Also open to any clinician looking for a refresher.
Topics covered:
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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
-
Informed consent
-
Dual relationships
-
Trauma-informed care for client and clinician
-
Referrals
-
Documentation standards
-
Imposter syndrome
-
Setting boundaries
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Self-care and community care
Date: 3rd Thursday of the month at 1:30pm
Cost: $80-$90
90-min sessions
New group
Download flyer here
COUPLES & RELATIONAL THERAPY GROUP
Anti-oppressive group supervision for MFTAs and PCAs who want to incorporate a relational privilege lens to their work with couples and relationships experiencing relational trauma.
Topics covered:
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Identity and intersectionality
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Working intersectionally with couples and relationships
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Addressing relational trauma in couples and relationship work.
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Working with couples and relationships where one or more members hold systemically marginalised identities.
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Unlearning white and western cultural norms
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Decolonising western therapy approaches in your work with couples and relationships
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Incorporating your client's culture and wisdom without appropriation.
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Cultural considerations while working with clients who hold systemically marginalised identities.
Date: 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:30pm
Cost: $80-$90
90-min or 2hr sessions
New group
Download flyer here
GROUP CONSULTATION
I have transformed my two consultation groups below 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 consists 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
