Anti-OppressiVE principles at RESILIENCE

At Resilience, we are committed to fostering a more liberated and anti-oppressive world, embedding anti-oppressive principles into every aspect of our work. We believe in the inherent worth and dignity of every individual and are dedicated to actively dismantling systems of oppression. We stand firmly in support of all colonized peoples, and we are committed to practicing decolonizing principles in everything we do.

As therapists, we recognize that the mental health field has been shaped by white supremacy and the ongoing oppression of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). We recognize that the mental health profession has historically been dominated by white, cisgender, male perspectives, often perpetuating harm by ignoring or exploiting the unique needs of marginalized communities. We acknowledge that this legacy has contributed to intergenerational trauma and Race-Based Traumatic Stress faced by BIPOC and other marginalized groups.

We know that meaningful therapeutic work cannot happen without recognizing the deep impacts of white supremacy, racism, sexism, homophobia, and other forms of systemic oppression on marginalized communities. Healing from this legacy of trauma requires a process of unlearning oppressive beliefs and confronting racism, sexism, classism, chauvinism, homophobia, transphobia, and all intersecting forms of discrimination.

Our team of anti-oppressive therapists is dedicated to making mental health care accessible and responsive to the unique needs of each individual. We strive to offer affordable therapy through sliding scale options and provide both virtual and in-person services to ensure that everyone, regardless of their financial situation, can receive the care they need. Our team is committed to ongoing education and self-reflection, staying attuned to the ever-changing realities of social injustice to ensure that our practice evolves in a way that meets the needs of our clients.

We work closely with our clients to create culturally responsive, affirming spaces, centering each person’s lived experience while prioritizing their emotional well-being and sense of empowerment. We are devoted to promoting anti-oppression in every facet of our work and stand against all forms of discrimination, objectification, and exploitation, including but not limited to racism, ableism, fatphobia, xenophobia, Sinophobia, Islamophobia, and anti-Semitism. We aim to continuously challenge ourselves to learn, grow, and evolve, ensuring that our work actively contributes to a more just and equitable world.

We are committed to holding ourselves accountable in this journey and welcome ongoing dialogue to ensure our practice remains aligned with our values of justice, liberation, and healing for all.