Where Values, Ethics, and Neutrality Collide“Neutrality is a privilege—not every therapist gets to claim it.”Can therapy ever truly be apolitical? Or does staying “neutral” simply mean taking the side of the status quo?In this thought-provoking roundtable, we unpack one of the most debated questions in mental health today: Should therapy be political?From clients fearing deportation to navigating racial trauma, anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, and unequal access to care, politics already shape the therapy room. But what does that mean for the therapist sitting across from you?✨ What we dig into in this episode:<ul><li>🔥 What does “political” even mean in therapy?</li><li>⚖️ Is neutrality a clinical strength or a cop-out?</li><li>🏳️‍🌈 How should therapists respond when clients bring politically charged pain or harmful beliefs into sessions?</li><li>📜 What do ethical codes say about advocacy, bias, and boundaries?</li><li>🌍 Can a therapist in 2025, or at any time ever, really stay “neutral”?</li></ul>This isn’t just an academic debate—it’s personal. And the personal is political.Join us for a candid conversation with diverse voices as we explore the messy, complicated intersection of values, ethics, and identity in therapy today.We want to hear from you: Has politics ever come up in your therapy—on either side of the couch? DM us, email us, or leave a voice note for a chance to be featured in an upcoming episode!Want to keep the conversation flowing? As always, follow us on <a href="instagram.com/coffeeandtheratea">⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠</a> or email us at coffeeandtheratea@gmail.com!

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