This webinar introduces participants to the theme of alienation and the dynamics of oppression that manifest in social and psychological distress. Karen will present succinct philosophical premises and concepts and there will be opportunity for questions and discussion. 

This webinar covers the clinical, social and philosophical themes covered in the first half of Karen Minkins’s book: Radical-Relational Perspectives in Transactional Analysis. These include systemic, institutional, and individual dynamics of alienation, oppression and systems of dependency. There will be a combination of theory presentation, clinical examples, reflective exercises and discussion

The workshop will be relevant for those interested in social, cultural and political perspectives in counselling and psychotherapy.  It will be of interest to practitioners who want to understand more about power dynamics such as coercive control. It will also look at the way in which contemporary theory is considering the relevance of constructivist approaches and the importance at times of being able to deconstruct our philosophy, theories and methodologies.  Participants may take away some fresh perspectives on their work with clients.