Lesson 25 Power issues and Discrimination NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills

What’s one thing that brings you energy and joy?

Learning Objectives Role Differences between client and counsellor Power-Differences and perception of power Legal aspects of anti-discriminatory practice Group-Process

Role Differences So what are the differences between a counsellor and a client?

Power-Differences So how do the differences in roles translate into power? Explicit/implicit

Privilege Walk The point of this exercise is not to make any of us embarrassed about the privileges we have received, but to make all of us aware of how privilege based on gender, race, etc function. Whether we are highly privileged, moderately privileged or lack privilege, it is possible to behave in ways that level the playing field for everyone.

Reflection Let’s talk about the activity and what it may have raised for you

Legal Aspects vs. Anti-discriminatory Practice The Equality Act 2010 Application in Practice

Legal implications Equality Act 2010 Protected Characteristics Types of Discrimination Age Direct discrimination Disability Indirect discrimination Gender reassignment Harassment Marriage and civil partnership Victimisation Pregnancy and maternity Race Religion or belief Sex Sexual Orientation Protected characteristics x 9 age; disability; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sex; sexual orientation. Types of discrimination x 4 Direct discrimination, indirect, harassment, victimisation

So in practice ……. What do we need ensure?

Did we cover this? Role Differences between client and counsellor Power-Differences and perception of power Legal aspects of anti-discriminatory practice

Closing