Decolonial Therapy

At a time when the language of "decolonization" has become popular, often leading to shallow understandings of the concept, Dr. Fatemi returns us to the depths. Decolonization takes us beyond cultural sensitivity to deep explorations of the epistemic foundations of psychology and therapeutic practice and to the complexity of how colonization impacts our relationships and community. Dr. Fatemi uncovers new territory leading to hopeful possibilities that challenge the epistemological violence so prevalent in contemporary psychology. Decolonial Therapy is vital reading for therapists seeking to engage more deeply with the cultural, relational, and epistemic complexities that shape our clients' lives.

Louis Hoffman, PhD

Executive Director, Rocky Mountain Humanistic Counseling and Psychological Association Author, Case Formulation in Existential-Humanistic Therapy, Editor, The Humanistic Psychologist Fellow, American Psychological Association (Divisions 1, 10, 12, 24, 32, 36, 45, 48, 52)

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Dr. Fatemi provides a clear, systematic and thoughtful introduction to the challenges of decolonizing therapy. Drawing on sources both within and beyond Western intellectual traditions, the book offers a nuanced and accessible framework for understanding and transforming this significant area of reflection and action. It is a valuable resource for theorists and practitioners seeking to familiarize themselves with key concepts and debates for a decolonial therapeutic approach.

Thomas Teo, Ph.D., Editor of Theory & Psychology. Historical, Theoretical, and Critical Studies of Psychology, York University

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It is quite an intellectual feat for Fatemi to translate the conceptually sophisticated arguments in decolonial psychology into clinical formulations that are highly accessible and practical to the clinician. This book should be read by all practitioners who seek to update their therapeutic skills for the 21st century.

Louise Sundararajan, Ph.D., Ed.D., editor-in-chief for the Palgrave Studies in Indigenous Psychology

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An interesting and valuable contribution to the growing body of decolonial scholarship in psychology.

Alexandra Rutherford, Ph D. Historical, Theoretical, and Critical Studies of Psychology, York University