A Qualitative Study of Women of Color Group Psychotherapists: The Wellspring of Collective Healing

Publication Title

Journal of Counseling Psychology

Document Type

Article

Department or Program

Psychology

Publication Date

9-22-2022

Keywords

Group leadership, Group therapy, Liberation psychology, Racial minority, Women of color

Abstract

Understanding the psychological health of women of color (WOC) in a racialized and gendered society requires accessing, validating, and processing the lived experiences and emotions that stem from interlocking systems of oppression. Despite the importance of responding to the psychological health needs of this population, the group therapy literature on how to design and facilitate group therapy for women of color remains limited. For this reason, the present research aims to identify group therapy-oriented experiences based on data provided by ten women of color group psychotherapists practicing in the United States. Findings from the consensual qualitative research (Hill, 2012) revealed six domains: (a) group development, (b) personal and professional significance, (c) group facilitation behaviors, (d) perceived healing factors, (e) challenges, and (f) advice. Suggestions for future research and recommendations for women of color groups positioned as a wellspring of empowerment, liberation, and psychological health are also discussed.

Comments

Original version is available from the publisher at: https://doi.org/10.1037/cou0000643

PubMed ID

36136793

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