{"title":"Akilah Riley-Richardson","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the insightful works of Akilah Riley-Richardson in our Health \u0026amp; Wellness category. Akilah Riley-Richardson is renowned for her thought-provoking contributions to the field of therapy, particularly focusing on couples often overlooked in mainstream discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer book, \u003cem\u003eMarginalized Couples in Therapy\u003c\/em\u003e, is a must-read. It explores the unique challenges faced by partners from diverse backgrounds, offering therapeutic strategies that acknowledge and embrace their distinct cultural narratives. Akilah’s writing is both deeply compassionate and academically rigorous, providing a nuanced approach to relationship counselling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a blend of practical advice and scholarly insight, Akilah Riley-Richardson’s works offer valuable resources for both professionals in the field and readers interested in the complexities of human connection. Whether you’re a therapist seeking guidance or a curious reader, delve into this collection to enhance your understanding of therapy for marginalised communities.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"marginalized-couples-in-therapy-by-akilah-riley-richardson-9781324082965","title":"Marginalized Couples in Therapy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBIPOC and LGBTQI relationships have unique needs because minority stress, racialized trauma, and transphobia, homophobia, and biphobia can compromise one's ability to feel safe enough to connect to the world and others. Yet, all too often, marginalized couples are let down by conventional therapeutic models which were designed for white, cisgendered, heterosexual clients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMarginalized Couples in Therapy\u003c\/em\u003e puts forth an innovative therapeutic approach specifically designed for working with the impact of systemic oppression in couples therapy. Divided into three parts, therapists will explore systemic trauma, discover ways to build transformative therapeutic postures via the BIOME and PRIDE models, and make use of actionable methods to support clients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy practicing critical consciousness, prioritizing the lived experiences of clients, and moving delicately through the imbalance of power inherent in the therapeutic relationship, clinicians will gain a better understanding of their clients' intimate relationship experiences, and how best to serve them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePractitioners are invited to become active agents of change, making this not only a practical guide but also a call to action for fostering a more just and equitable world in which intimacy flourishes for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47306921279724,"sku":"9781324082965","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1a124d4ff1226a146ff25cbb62be0bb2.jpg?v=1771100076"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/akilah-riley-richardson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}