The Psychology of Hate Violence and Social Divisiveness- ethics version

Presenter: Ben Rader, Psy.D.

1.0 CEU

60 Min Presentation

Created 4/10/2021

In this presentation we look at three models for considering the psychology involved in hate, violence, and social divisiveness. We offer clinical vignettes to consider how our own personal psychology can be impacted in the ethical provision of care to clients that we serve. We also consider ways that mental health clinicians can address social concerns at the community level.

We conclude by offering three “antidotes” to divisiveness in the sharing of interventions that can be conducted privately, in groups, or as a component to training, supervision, and clinical consultations.

Objectives:

  1. Identify (list) psychological explanations for social divisiveness and bias in general.

  2. Identify (list) ways psychologists can address social issues and concerns with the community.

  3. Better account for how personal psychology can be affected by the psychology of hate, violence, and divisiveness through participation in the use of three intervention activities (antidotes to divisiveness) that are demonstrated and shared in the presentation.

  4. Identify ways that this factors into ethical decision-making and client care.