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title: Decolonization in Counselor Education and Practice
description: Drs. Smith-Yliniemi and Malott describe what motivates them to continue learning about ways to infuse decolonizing principles in their educational and clinical work.
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# [Decolonization in Counselor Education and Practice](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/the-thoughtful-counselor-podcast/decolonization-in-counselor-education-and-practice)

 Written by [Dr. Susan Rodríguez Branco](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/the-thoughtful-counselor-podcast/author/dr-susan-rodríguez-branco) | Sep 15, 2025 3:00:00 PM

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