Show Notes
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 Podcast 00:26 Meet Maxine Dennis: Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalyst 01:04 Exploring Clinical Work and Racialization 02:30 A Memorable Case Study 06:20 Building Trust and Addressing Power Imbalance 07:54 Upcoming Keynote: Containing the Containers 10:17 Impact of Black Lives Matter on Mental Health Services 12:15 Challenges in Achieving Systemic Change 14:05 Suggestions for Real Change 16:56 Reflections on Anti-Racism and Whiteness 20:54 Personality Disorders and Racial Disparities 24:13 Conclusion and Conference Details
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