{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62d0453afe01750012d02401/68407b017a7872669a54cc7f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From Trauma to Trust: a Journey in Psychotherapy.","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62d0453afe01750012d02401/1749056000378-9afb9180-b9ea-4853-978f-ddf3bd1a7dd2.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Exploring Power Imbalance, Systemic Racism, and Dialogue in Mental Health. A conversation with Maxine Dennis for the 2025 BIGSPD conference.</p><p><br></p><p>Join André from The Mental Elf for episode three of the BIGSPD 2025 Podcast in conversation with Maxine Dennis, a consultant clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst. They discuss power imbalance, systemic racism in mental health services, and the role of genuine dialogue and self-reflection. Maxine shares her clinical experiences and discusses the complexity of supervisory relationships in mental health. Don't miss her keynote 'Containing the Containers' at the 2025 BIGSPD Conference in Liverpool. Tune in for an insightful discussion on fostering resilience and real change.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction to the BIGSPD Podcast</p><p>00:26 Meet Maxine Dennis: Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalyst</p><p>01:04 Exploring Clinical Work and Racialization</p><p>02:30 A Memorable Case Study</p><p>06:20 Building Trust and Addressing Power Imbalance</p><p>07:54 Upcoming Keynote: Containing the Containers</p><p>10:17 Impact of Black Lives Matter on Mental Health Services</p><p>12:15 Challenges in Achieving Systemic Change</p><p>14:05 Suggestions for Real Change</p><p>16:56 Reflections on Anti-Racism and Whiteness</p><p>20:54 Personality Disorders and Racial Disparities</p><p>24:13 Conclusion and Conference Details</p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about the 2025 conference of the British and Irish Group for the Study of Personality Disorders on their website: https://bigspd.org.uk/bigspd-conference-2025/</p>","author_name":"The Mental Elf"}