Episode 100: Decolonising Mental Healthcare, Reclaiming Ancestral Wisdom

“Today’s episode, our 100th, critiques Western therapeutic practices, arguing that their foundations are rooted in colonial ideologies prioritising control and conformity over genuine healing. Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, an autistic Gestalt Language Processor (GLP), shares personal experiences of feeling stifled by traditional talk therapy, highlighting its inadequacy for neurodivergent individuals and those whose communication styles differ from neurotypical norms. They advocate for a shift towards more inclusive healing approaches, drawing upon Indigenous traditions and emphasising community, interconnectedness, and multimodal expressions over individualistic, verbally-focused methods. Ultimately, they call for a rejection of existing systems and the creation of a liberatory model of care.”

Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/the-masters-tools-and-the-therapists

Let me know what you think.