1. Feminist therapy involves talking about how race, culture, age, gender, sexuality, spirituality, abilities, and societal norms impact a client’s current behavior. Applying this theory in working with Gwen, how would you decide which aspect(s) to focus on with her? Explain.
2. Social action and justice are a basic aspect of feminist therapy. What meaning/significance did this discussion have for Gwen during her session?
3. What are some of the potential advantages and disadvantages of focusing on social action and justice in therapy?
4. Stan says that his father often said to him, “Suck it up and be a man”. As a feminist therapist, what kind of intervention(s) might you make at this point and why?
5. As a feminist therapist, how might you help Stan challenge some of the messages he received from society about what a man is supposed to be?
6. Do you think there is a place for feminist therapy in a situation with a male therapist and a male client? Explain.