Chapter 12 Video Post: "Feminist Session: Dr. Moore and Helen - Part 2"

"Feminist Session: Dr. Moore and Helen - Part 2"

Chapter 12- Feminist Therapy 

In this session, the therapist and the client are discussing an issue the client has with confronting her mom. During the session, the therapist focuses in on the situation and asks the client how does it make her feel and how the situation affects her other relationships. After the client discusses how she feels, the therapist acknowledge the inequalities woman may have when standing up for themselves. The therapist also gives the client insight on what they can do and how they can change the cycle with their daughter. As the video progresses, you are able to see more comfort from the client, almost as if she feels empowered.

In watching this video, I find that this method of counseling will definitely be helpful in counseling my future students. I remember as a student, I often went to my counselor seeking advice, but instead would leave with "follow what you think is right". As a student this was not what I wanted to hear and it made me feel like my counselor was unhelpful, therefore I stopped attending sessions.

I believe based on my experience and my knowledge of multicultural students, this method of counseling is one that I will truly use in my future.