Understanding how systems of oppression affect individual well-being is essential for any culturally reflexive psychotherapist. In this episode, Harmony is joined by liberation therapist Nicole Xenos, PhD, for a powerful conversation on the systemic nature of oppression and its profound impact on the therapeutic process. Nicole speaks to the importance of cultural reflexivity, recognizing personal and societal biases, and honoring the innate wisdom of the body in clinical work.
In the teaching segment available on Patreon, Nicole guides a transformative meditation designed to help us explore our emotions, deepen self-awareness, and engage with implicit biases as part of both personal growth and professional development. patreon.com/TheAwakenedTherapist
Nicole Xenos, PhD., is a liberation therapist who is focused on exploring how our culture, society and identities shape and impact our mental health. She welcomes all genders, sexual orientations, cultures and ways of being into her practice, and uses an eclectic blend of theories, interventions and Indigenous ways of knowing to create individualized therapy for each person I am in relationship with. To find out more about working with Nicole, check her out here: https://paintedonehealing.com/
To learn about our trainings, check us our here: https://awakenedtherapist.com/holistic-therapy-trainings/
Disclaimer: The episode you’re about to hear is intended for educational purposes only and this content should not be taken as supervision or clinical advice. Because each person is so unique, please consult your supervisor before attempting to apply any intervention from a theory you are not explicitly trained in.
Harmony Kwiker (kw-eye-ker), MA, LPC, NCC, ACS, is a psychotherapist, author, and visiting instructor at Naropa University where she teaches mindfulness-based transpersonal counseling. She is the founder of the Institute for Spiritual Alignment where she offers ongoing learning opportunities for therapists who are committed to awakening. Her first book, Reveal: Embody the True Self Beyond Trauma and Conditioning, is a vulnerable self-help memoir, and her second book, Align: Living and Loving from the True Self , and her third book, The Awakened Therapist: Spirituality, Consciousness, and Subtle Energy, is a text book.