Thomas Jefferson University Professor to Discuss Prejudice in Therapy During Webinar

Mental health professionals are invited to participate in The Menninger Clinic's free webinar, Physicianly Mind, Prejudiced Mind: Distinctions and a Surprising Twist, which will be presented by Salman Akhtar, MD, on March 30 from 12 to 1:30 pm CT.

Webinar Details

In this continuing education event, Dr. Akhtar, who is a professor of Psychiatry at Thomas Jefferson University, will posit that a true physician cannot be a prejudiced human being. His proposal is based upon the important differences that exist between the minds of such individuals. According to him:

• A physician bases his or her work on knowledge, a prejudiced person on belief;
• A physician is interested in the individual in his or her office, a prejudiced person is preoccupied with large groups; 
• A physician is humble and gathers information by posing questions for his patient, a prejudiced person is arrogant and tells others about them;
• A physician possesses what Erikson has called "belief-in species," a prejudiced person induces "pseudospeciation;" and
• A physician seeks to help others, a prejudiced attempts to harm others.

Continuing Education

• Physicians
• Psychologists
• Social workers
• Licensed professional counselors
• Licensed marriage and family therapists
• Addictions professionals

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