The SelfWork Podcast
The SelfWork Podcast
Margaret Robinson Rutherford PhD
506 SelfWork: Therapy Harm: Straight Talk with Dr. Patricia Dixon
39 minutes Posted Jul 10, 2026 at 5:00 am.
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Today psychologist and mental health advocate Dr. Patricia Dixon is shedding light on the often misunderstood concept of “therapy harm.” She explains what it is, how it can happen even with the best intentions, and why clients who experience it often struggle to speak up. We’re also going to focus on what’s called “colorism” - when fairer skin becomes an avenue toward privilege - and how she addresses that in her teaching and practice. Colorism happens in multiple cultures and is so important to legitimize as happening regularly.
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