The Mental Elf

Mental health interviews and conversations with experts from around the world.

Author: The Mental Elf

Welcome to the Mental Elf podcast, which features interviews with leading experts in mental health: researchers, clinicians, practitioners and experts by experience.I will help you keep up to date with the latest reliable mental health research.Our podcasts are recorded at major mental health events and conferences, and explore a wide range of topics relevant to people who work in mental health and related fields.Check out the Mental Elf website for thousands of free blogs summarising the latest reliable mental health research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From Trauma to Trust: a Journey in Psychotherapy.
Episode 3
Wednesday, 4 June, 2025

Exploring Power Imbalance, Systemic Racism, and Dialogue in Mental Health. A conversation with Maxine Dennis for the 2025 BIGSPD conference.Join André from The Mental Elf for episode three of the BIGSPD 2025 Podcast in conversation with Maxine Dennis, a consultant clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst. They discuss power imbalance, systemic racism in mental health services, and the role of genuine dialogue and self-reflection. Maxine shares her clinical experiences and discusses the complexity of supervisory relationships in mental health. Don't miss her keynote 'Containing the Containers' at the 2025 BIGSPD Conference in Liverpool. Tune in for an insightful discussion on fostering resilience and real change.00:00 Introduction to the BIGSPD Podcast00:26 Meet Maxine Dennis: Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalyst01:04 Exploring Clinical Work and Racialization02:30 A Memorable Case Study06:20 Building Trust and Addressing Power Imbalance07:54 Upcoming Keynote: Containing the Containers10:17 Impact of Black Lives Matter on Mental Health Services12:15 Challenges in Achieving Systemic Change14:05 Suggestions for Real Change16:56 Reflections on Anti-Racism and Whiteness20:54 Personality Disorders and Racial Disparities24:13 Conclusion and Conference DetailsFind out more about the 2025 conference of the British and Irish Group for the Study of Personality Disorders on their website: https://bigspd.org.uk/bigspd-conference-2025/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.