The purpose of this participatory action research study was to explore queer womxn of color's experiences of microaggressions in therapy. Due to the multifaceted and complex experiences of queer womxn of color, this study was informed by intersectionality theory and utilized photovoice methodology to answer the following question: How do queer womxn of color experience microaggressions in therapy? The seven queer womxn of color who participated in this study provided vivid, honest, and courageous portrayals of their experience of microaggressions in therapy. Six major themes were prominent in their photographs and narratives: (a) collective and pervasive experiences of oppression, (b) therapy as a tool of oppression, (c) impact of oppression in therapy, (d) strategies for survival, (e) healing for queer womxn of color, and (f) the power of sharing mi historia. Overall, co-researchers provided insight into their experiences of oppression in therapy, while highlighting clinical and research practices that may be healing and liberatory for queer womxn of color. Additionally, implications and conclusions drawn from the experiences of co-researchers provide recommendations for mental health professionals, educational programs, and researchers to consider when working with queer womxn of color.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc1707395 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Reyes, Ana Guadalupe |
| Contributors | Lindo, Natalya A., Ceballos, Peggy, Chandler, Cynthia K., Foster, Ryan D. |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | v, 300 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), Text |
| Rights | Public, Reyes, Ana Guadalupe, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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