Session E6
Tracks
Stream E
| Saturday, May 17, 2025 |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Overview
- The journey from domestic violence victim to corporate thriver: A psychological framework | Zuraida Dada (30 mins, virtual presentation)
- Integrating lived experience of disability with modern psychology practice | Liel Bridgford (30 mins)
Presenter
Ms. Zuraida Dada
Invictus Psychology & Consulting
The journey from domestic violence victim to corporate thriver: A psychological framework
3:00 PM - 3:30 PMAbstract
This presentation is based on PHD research study entitled: A psychological framework for understanding the journey from domestic violence victim to corporate thriver.
Domestic violence affects millions of women around the world, and has devastating personal and professional impacts. Research has been done regarding the impacts but none have focused on how victims move on from their experiences to become successful professionals. The aim of this research study is to develop a framework for understanding the psychological journey of domestic violence victim to corporate thriver.
The study focused on how victims moved on from their victimization; the challenges that these women faced and; the tools, strategies, and resources they used on their journey.
This study was informed by grounded theory and utilized semi-structured interviews with five women who had experienced domestic violence and had achieved professional success. A semi-structured interview was constructed. The data analysis consisted of descriptive and axial coding. Theoretical sampling, saturation, sorting and memo-writing was undertaken. Categories and themes were created and a thematic analysis conducted.
Selection criteria included: gender, age, professional status/title, ethnic diversity. Purposeful sampling was used. The participants were female, of diverse ethnicities ranging in age from 40’s-60’s. The interviews were administered in-person, In Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and were recorded and transcribed.
The five themes were developed based on a thematic analysis of the transcribed interviews. The themes related to elements of transition and transformation that contributed to professional development and success.
The themes included how these women reclaimed important aspects of their lives; described the challenges participants faced during their recovery; described the tools and resources that they used during their recovery and described the tools and resources that they used in their professional roles. A psychological framework for understanding the journey from domestic violence victim to corporate thriver was developed based on these themes.
The potential implications of this study include improved practice guidelines for: therapists, domestic violence victims and organizations and a potential framework for how domestic violence victims can become successful in their professional lives.
Domestic violence affects millions of women around the world, and has devastating personal and professional impacts. Research has been done regarding the impacts but none have focused on how victims move on from their experiences to become successful professionals. The aim of this research study is to develop a framework for understanding the psychological journey of domestic violence victim to corporate thriver.
The study focused on how victims moved on from their victimization; the challenges that these women faced and; the tools, strategies, and resources they used on their journey.
This study was informed by grounded theory and utilized semi-structured interviews with five women who had experienced domestic violence and had achieved professional success. A semi-structured interview was constructed. The data analysis consisted of descriptive and axial coding. Theoretical sampling, saturation, sorting and memo-writing was undertaken. Categories and themes were created and a thematic analysis conducted.
Selection criteria included: gender, age, professional status/title, ethnic diversity. Purposeful sampling was used. The participants were female, of diverse ethnicities ranging in age from 40’s-60’s. The interviews were administered in-person, In Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and were recorded and transcribed.
The five themes were developed based on a thematic analysis of the transcribed interviews. The themes related to elements of transition and transformation that contributed to professional development and success.
The themes included how these women reclaimed important aspects of their lives; described the challenges participants faced during their recovery; described the tools and resources that they used during their recovery and described the tools and resources that they used in their professional roles. A psychological framework for understanding the journey from domestic violence victim to corporate thriver was developed based on these themes.
The potential implications of this study include improved practice guidelines for: therapists, domestic violence victims and organizations and a potential framework for how domestic violence victims can become successful in their professional lives.
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Zuraida Dada, born in South Africa under apartheid, was part of the anti-apartheid movement and the first wave of BIPOC "intelligentsia" in post-apartheid South Africa. She shares alma maters with Nelson and Winnie Mandela and Desmond Tutu. Zuraida immigrated to Canada in 2006. She is a passionate advocate for social justice and psychology, lobbying for systemic change in both countries. A seasoned psychologist with 20 years of experience, she is licensed in South Africa, Alberta and Ontario. Founder of Invictus Psychology & Consulting, Zuraida specializes in counselling and organizational psychology and offers telepsychology in several provinces. She has been recognized for her volunteer efforts and is the recipient of the CAP’s John C Service award and the PAA’s contributor of the year award. She is completing a PhD focused on post-traumatic growth and leadership. She is a former CAP council member and is the Chair-elect of the CPA’s counselling section.
Ms Liel Bridgford
Kultivate
Integrating lived experience of disability with modern psychology practice
3:30 PM - 4:00 PMAbstract
Understanding the social model of disability and how it affects psychology practice is essential to practicing safely and ethically with disabled clients. Many people with mental health challenges also experience disabilities, due to their psychological, physiological or social circumstances. Attendees at this workshop will learn critical skills in understanding disability, as well as using preferred language and inclusive practice for the disability community. Through immersive role plays, participants will reflect and improve their understanding of Lived Experience of disability, and develop essential skills in providing psychological support that is aligned with the social model of disability. Group discussions will enable participants to reflect and learn from each other about disability justice, ableism, and how to work with ‘pathology’ without pathologising clients. Interacting with a disabled Psychologist as a facilitator will provide a safe environment for participants to learn, notice and challenge their own prejudices about disabilities.
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Liel is a Psychologist, writer and educator based in Naarm who uses she/they pronouns. She is a proud disabled, immigrant, non-conforming femme. She has been recognised as an ABC TOP 5 Arts resident, served as the 2022 Editor of Writing Place Magazine, and was a 2023 Melbourne Awards finalist for Access and Inclusion. Liel appeared on various radio, podcast, and TV programs including ABC news, 3RC Radio and others. She has facilitated presentations and workshops across Australia and internationally, and was published and featured widely. Liel is founder and director of Kultivate, an organisation focussed on advancing wellbeing, equity, inclusion, and disability justice for disabled and multiply marginalised people. Kultivate's mission is rooted in equity, community, mindfulness, and empowerment. Her vision through Kultivate is to create an equitable and inclusive society where all disabled and multiply marginalised people thrive.
