2023 WORKSHOPS
A Black Empathic Approach: The Challenge of Racism: September 2023 workshop
Workshops are presented by BIPOC Masters trained by Dr Isha Mckenzie-Mavinga in a Black Empathic, approach to therapy, and the challenge of racism. NB:Currently running online
These workshops support participants to develop a framework for therapeutic understanding based on concepts such as Recognition Trauma and a black empathic approach presented in Dr Isha Mckenzie-Mavinga’s books. Black Issues in the Therapeutic Process. [2009] The Challenge of Racism in Therapeutic Practice. [2016] www.ishamckenziemavinga.com
Participants will be offered an opportunity to discuss and explore an antiracist framework for therapeutic engagement, that offers clarity about white privilege and practicing a black empathic approach. This approach models use of dialogue about emerging from the impact of racism and internalised racism.
Dialogue and exploration will enhance Therapists’ and professionals’ insight and practice when working with the impact of racism in training, CPD and professional support. Participants will be supported to make the therapeutic space safe enough for a dialogue about racism.
The workshop runs from Friday 5-8.00PM to Saturday 9.30 AM to 5.00. Places are limited so book early. Next workshop Autumn 2023 Full attendance and participation essential.
Day 1- Identifying and emerging from the traumatic impact of racism.
Day 2 – Practicing a black empathic approach: Addressing Identity, Colourism and internalized oppression.
AN APPROPRIATE GAZE
One of the main challenges for therapists is addressing the powerful feelings that racism evokes and being able to accept that these are normal feelings about an abnormal situation, that we can work through and empower ourselves.
Participant feedback-This workshop of Dr Isha's approach is essential in addressing racism and internalised racism as a matter of individual liberation and wider transformative justice.
You truly mastered the theme and the way of training. Although it was on-line, I was fully engaged from the beginning till end. You opened my eyes in many ways and I am going to continue to grow my awareness of my whiteness with other colleagues from this training group. Thank you!
Workshops are presented by BIPOC Masters trained by Dr Isha Mckenzie-Mavinga in a Black Empathic, approach to therapy, and the challenge of racism. NB:Currently running online
These workshops support participants to develop a framework for therapeutic understanding based on concepts such as Recognition Trauma and a black empathic approach presented in Dr Isha Mckenzie-Mavinga’s books. Black Issues in the Therapeutic Process. [2009] The Challenge of Racism in Therapeutic Practice. [2016] www.ishamckenziemavinga.com
Participants will be offered an opportunity to discuss and explore an antiracist framework for therapeutic engagement, that offers clarity about white privilege and practicing a black empathic approach. This approach models use of dialogue about emerging from the impact of racism and internalised racism.
Dialogue and exploration will enhance Therapists’ and professionals’ insight and practice when working with the impact of racism in training, CPD and professional support. Participants will be supported to make the therapeutic space safe enough for a dialogue about racism.
The workshop runs from Friday 5-8.00PM to Saturday 9.30 AM to 5.00. Places are limited so book early. Next workshop Autumn 2023 Full attendance and participation essential.
Day 1- Identifying and emerging from the traumatic impact of racism.
Day 2 – Practicing a black empathic approach: Addressing Identity, Colourism and internalized oppression.
AN APPROPRIATE GAZE
One of the main challenges for therapists is addressing the powerful feelings that racism evokes and being able to accept that these are normal feelings about an abnormal situation, that we can work through and empower ourselves.
Participant feedback-This workshop of Dr Isha's approach is essential in addressing racism and internalised racism as a matter of individual liberation and wider transformative justice.
You truly mastered the theme and the way of training. Although it was on-line, I was fully engaged from the beginning till end. You opened my eyes in many ways and I am going to continue to grow my awareness of my whiteness with other colleagues from this training group. Thank you!
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Master Facilitators of Challenge Workhops
Nerissa Mcdonald is an Integrative Child and Adolescent psychotherapist and Anti-Racism Trainer. She has a BA in Music Industry Management and Marketing, an MA in Integrative Child Psychotherapy which she gained at the Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education (IATE) and is also a Certified Cyber Therapist. She is a mother to two small children and works as a therapist in a Primary school in Islington. After graduating, Nerissa knew as a Black therapist she would need to develop and learn new skills to further help her clients especially those who identify as Black. Noticing themes of racism, oppression, isolation and hopelessness, Nerissa has been trying to find ways to support and give a voice to the feelings that for some have been suppressed. Nerissa is the founder of Awakening Our Roots.
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Umaa Thampu has a background in in social services and youth charities. Her interests are in working with the phenomena of racism and understanding the strong feelings somatically, emotionally and physically. Umaa's passion is enhancing people's well- being and to help cultivate meaning. Umaa is currently in private practice and is a Faculty member of The Gestalt Centre which is based in London UK. Her current projects include delivering seminars in relation to her chapter, "Power of A Name" which is published in the BAATN Anthology, “Therapy in Colour” - published in April 2023. 
Moriam Grillo is an accredited art psychotherapist and clinical supervisor, working with a special focus on offering trauma-informed support to vulnerable women.
She graduated with an MA in Art Therapy from Hertfordshire University in 2018 and has been a visiting lecturer on the Art Therapy programme since then. Moriam is a practicing artist and founding director of the Butterfly Project; an Arts and Health organisation offering Art Therapy and arts engagement to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. This work supports her interest in collaborative and inclusive practices which offer greater access to the arts for all. Moriam is also curator of Sitting With Discomfort; a series of online talks exploring race, racism and racialised experience. |
Dee Morrison has extensive experience of working within transcultural and multi ethnic communities. Earlier on in her career she was engaged in projects in Hackney and has worked within inner city schools across London and Greater London. Currently working part time as a psychotherapist in the Health and Wellbeing multi disciplinary team at Centrepoint which includes working with refugees and asylum seekers. She is also an active member of The Mind Café, an organisation using a Christian cognitive approach, where she runs therapeutic art sessions. Focused on developing her expertise within the neurodiversity service delivery she has a clinical practice, supervvised by Autismcan Ltd.. Dee’s involvement with the pioneering work of Dr Isha Mckenzie-Mavinga began in 2020. She is an experienced trainer and co facilitator of The Challenge of Racism. Dee is a poet and visual artist. |
Liz Mitchell worked both pastorally and as a teacher in secondary and specialist education settings for 16yrs before training as a relationally integrative psychotherapist. The challenge of racism workshop and training underlines Liz’s psychotherapeutic foundations along with interests in neurodiversity, spirituality, well-being, dreams and matters surrounding bereavement and the end of life. Liz has a private practice, volunteers with her local hospice and enjoys growing food. 
Gloria Boadi MA has been practicing as a Transcultural Psychotherapist/ Counsellor for over 11 years. She is a qualified systemic practitioner from Prudence Skynner, Clinic, St Georges Hospital in London. Gloria Boadi is accredited with BACP/ NCS and is a member of The British Psychological Society. She also works as a clinical supervisor and facilitates workshops on racism and anxiety. She has a wide experience working with the NHS across a variety of settings such as schools, prisons, probation services and GP surgeries. She has a strong interest in mindfulness and neuropsychology. She currently works in private practice in Greenwich and also with EAPs. She is certified to work with blind and partially sighted individuals and is currently an approved counsellor for RNIB.
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