This is an essential book for occupational therapists and students seeking knowledge and practical information on creating antiracist practices. Compiled of a collection of global voices active in the OT community, this book addresses key concerns faced by minority ethnic groups and provides sustainable advice in tackling inequalities.
How Science Lost the Trust of Autistic People, and How It Can Win It Back
When trust breaks down, how do we begin to fix it? Set against the controversial history of genetic research into autism, from the Spectrum 10k study led by Professor Simon Baron-Cohen to the legacy of the Andrew Wakefield MMR scandal, this book explores the ways in which autistic people have been let down by science and what needs to be done to ......
Journeys of Minoritized Occupational Therapists Across Race, Religion, and Culture
Delving into the diverse experiences of minoritised occupational therapists, this book contributes to the increasingly critical need for cultural humility in healthcare and discusses difficult topics surrounding culture, race, and religion with clarity and humanity.
When the U.S. Capitol was stormed in 2021, it was an attack on the very idea of America as a pluralist democracy. It was also a reminder that the worst threat to the United States today doesn't come from any foreign despot, but from domestic racism. In The White Storm, the journalist and author Martin Gelin looks back at two decades as a political ......
Healing from Historical, Generational, and Individual Trauma
"Let us heal together. But first I invite you to take a breath." The impact of colonialism, generational trauma, and individual trauma is often disregarded in the Latinx community. This pioneering guide addresses this trauma and takes Latinx readers on a journey of healing and liberation.. It explores what it means to have been systematically ......
Stories for Grandparents of Transgender Grandchildren
Be Love. Be Patience. Be Curiosity. Be Approachable. Be Supported. Being a grandparent to a trans child can feel isolating. Generational differences can make it challenging for you to understand what they're going through, and you might not have the vocabulary to discuss it with them, or have found peers who are experiencing something similar. At ......
Intersectional, Anti-Racist and Intercultural Approaches by Therapists of Colour
This is a comprehensive compendium of contributions collected from the Black, African and Asian Therapy Network on anti-racist, intercultural and intersectional approaches to therapeutic training and practice. It is an insightful and practical resource for professionals looking to nurture an anti-racist and more diverse approach to their practice.
This is a yoga book with a difference. In this guide, the authors embark on a ground-breaking exploration of the multifaceted challenges faced by yoga teachers in today's complex world. Drawing upon their experience in training yoga teachers, Theo Wildcroft and Harriet McAtee have compiled a collection of wisdom from some of the best-known and ......
How do you experience a public space? Do you feel safe? Seen? Represented? The response to these questions may differ based on factors including your race, age, ethnicity, or gender identity. In the architecture and design professions, decisions about the articulation of public spaces and who may be honoured in them have often been made by white
