Antiracist mental health supervision and training 2.0 edition: cementing a foundation of safety for self-disclosure

Abstract

ABSTRACT In “Getting off the Racist Sidelines: An Antiracist Approach to Mental Health Supervision and Training,” Dr. Rupi Legha established basic tenets for identifying the racism and Whiteness shaping clinical care and supervision and dismantling them. Five excellent critiques written by scholars from diverse mental health professions inspired Dr. Legha to expand this antiracist supervision model. This rejoinder piece features this 2.0 Edition, which establishes protecting mental health professionals against mistreatment and abuse as the necessary foundation for antiracist supervision. Dr. Legha shares her journey developing this supervision model to demonstrate how a foundation of safety in antiracism work allows Individuals of Color to bring their whole selves to these endeavors. Two new cases enliven the 2.0 Edition’s enhanced tenets, with one highlighting the unique considerations for antiracist supervision when all three members of the triad (supervisor, supervisee, and client) are White.