Let’s get you started on providing radically transformative therapy that helps your clients and you.
Ready to Transform Your Work?
The last few years have shown you that you don’t want to “just” do therapy, you want to do therapy that changes the world, but you’re not sure how to talk about politics, values or social justice without being unethical -or worse- sounding like an ass.
Where can you learn about these issues clearly enough to talk about how they’re affecting clients in your practice? Lean Into Liberation gives clinicians like you the background and the skills to deeply learn about social issues impacting your clients and the confidence to talk about these issues with them.
Imagine:
You’re talking with your client and they can’t seem to figure out why they’re always doing more work (either at home or at work) than the other people there. For weeks, you’ve been trying to help your client examine how they approach the situation; change behaviors, set boundaries- all the things we clinicians do so well- and NOTHING is helping.
They’re frustrated, you’re frustrated and you’re starting to think you might not be able to help them when you realize that you KNOW the issue is their race or their gender or their social class. But how do you talk to them about these issues confidently and ethically?
I’ve got you.
I’ve been there. I’ve tried to avoid conversations of race, gender inequality, sexuality- all of it- hoping I could focus on another aspect of the work. It didn’t work and it alienated clients and took me away from my own values.
We cannot ignore the hard conversations.
I’ve learned a lot about addressing really tough conversations and I’ll help you build skills to address these issues with your clients- directly and confidently.
You’ll see your clients relax and ease into deeper trust with you when they know they’ve been seen as whole humans living in this complex world.
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Lean Into Liberation - A Justice Oriented Education Group
What it is: A hands on, dynamic six week course that dives deep into the basics of trauma informed and socially just care. We’ll discuss the Big 3 (capitalism, sexism and racism), shame, grace, power dynamics and more. Each meeting, I’ll provide the framework including optional articles and videos to prepare for the radically powerful conversations we’ll be having in group meetings. You’ll finish this course feeling rejuvenated and hopeful about your work and ready to help your clients feel the same!
When it is: We’ll meet online weekly on Tuesdays from 9:30 am- 11 am (PST). Next cohort starts in October- sign up today to get on the list!
Who It is: A small group (4-6 people) of clinical peers who are highly motivated and willing to offer safe space to make mistakes and learn from each other.
Cost:
$950 or $850 if paid before early bird pricing ends (payment plans available). 3% of each group is donated to an indigenous organization, working to preserve culture or way of life for indigenous peoples. This group’s donations will help support the Warm Springs Community Action Team, to learn more about their work please see here: https://wscat.org/mission-goals/
Follow up:
Once you’ve successfully participated in this dynamic and engaging course, you’re welcome to attend an ongoing online clinical supervision group - Clinical Supervision and Support for the Social Justice Oriented Professional- a monthly supervision group facilitated by me to help deepen and support your commitment to social justice in your practice. Continue to learn along with your cohort and deepen this learning into practices that radically help your clients.
Most states allow independent study courses such as this one to qualify for CE’s. Please check with your licensing board for more information.
Testimonials for Justice Oriented Education Groups with erin
“Erin's approach to talking about social justice in a therapy setting is unique and effective. She connects social justice with topics like self care and empathy in an impactful way. For as many times as I've discussed empathy and self care, I found myself viewing these topics through a different lens and realizing how deeply they impact my day to day well being, workplace, and community”. - N.P.
erin copley, LCSW offers radically kind and compassionate support for learning about and integrating social justice into your therapy practice.
erin copley, lcsw has been in private and public clinical social work for over 15 years. In that time, she has taught and developed curriculum around best practices in Child Welfare, hospitals and community non-profit agencies to help integrate ideals of social justice and trauma informed care. She has worked as a facilitator of meetings for twelve years and absolutely loves the organic and rich conversations that format allows. she is a white woman, queer (but straight presenting) with significant privilege working on putting that to good use.