Description:
OPD Points: 5
Learning Outcomes By the end of the webinar, you will have the opportunity to: 1. Develop an increased awareness of where ableism hides 2. Understand the importance of inclusive language 3. Improve practice to self-reflect and dismantle bias
Key Learning Objectives / Outcomes:
Addressing ableism in counselling is a 75-minute online workshop that explores where ableism hides in plain sight in the counselling space and the mental health field in general. We will discuss where barriers exist and how abled-bodied mental health practitioner may add to them without even knowing. During this workshop, we will discuss what safe language is and how participants can apply it in their work. Participants will be supported to develop awareness and a better understanding of how small changes in words can make a big difference – both for their clients and themselves as practitioners.
Presenter / Provider:
Karin Holmes
Presenter Qualifications:
Karin Holmes is a registered counsellor and writer who has been working in grief and trauma counselling and is also an MS and Inclusion advocate. Karin has been working as a counsellor for eight years and has volunteered in the pregnancy and babyloss community during that time as well. She is passionate about helping clients becoming comfortable with their stories and letting go of shame to allow healing in a way that suits the individual. Karin is trained in CBT and often utilises a strength focused approach in her work.As a young adult, Karin has also worked as a print journalist and her love for writing and telling stories through words remains a passion for her to this day. As part of her own healing, Karin wrote the book ‘How to survive a miscarriage – a guide for women, their partners, friends and families’ after losing her very first pregnancy in 2011.After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2018, Karin has combined her love for language and helping others for her advocacy work for inclusion and disability justice.Mara believes that a major key to opening the door to a successful career is “volunteering. As a mentor and coach to art therapists, Mara uses the lessons gained from her own personal experience to inspire others to reach their dreams. Mara’s presentations are highly energising and inspirational with practical information to help shine a light on the pathway towards a successful career.
