Silvan is joined by Clinical Psychologist, Dr Paris Capleton joins me on the Podcast. In this episode we explore how your childhood expeirnces can shape your career, and how the weight of expectations can affect identity and profession. Paris shares her insights on parentification and the unique identities of black female clinical psychologists, shedding light on the emotional burdens they carry.

Find Paris on socials:

Instagram: drparispsychology

Tiktok: parisirl_

Linkedin: drpariscapleton

Read Paris' research: https://uhra.herts.ac.uk/id/eprint/26152/

Link to Paris' Dclin interview training: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-sweet-spot-dclinpsy-interview-prep-masterclass-tickets-1985061217538?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Watch here: https://youtu.be/5ImbO73buOQ

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Parentification and Identity

04:17 The Impact of Parentification on Black Female Clinical Psychologists

12:52 Understanding Parentification: Definitions and Expressions

19:29 Parentification's Influence on Identity and Relationships

27:00 Threat-Based Socialization and Its Effects

29:48 The Impact of Childhood Expectations

32:32 Cultural Perspectives on Caregiving

34:15 The Cost of Being the Good Girl

35:16 Intergenerational Responsibility and Identity

39:03 Caregiving as a Professional Identity

42:36 Reflexivity in Research

53:43 Implications for Clinical Practice