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Diversity Spotlight: Jessica R. LoPresti, PhD

Society of Clinical Psychology

Tahirah Abdullah-Swain , as co-founders of Black Advocacy, Resistance, and Empowerment Mental Health and Wellness (BAREMHW). Dr. LoPresti maintains great humility regarding her advocacy, research, and dedications to communities of color. The post Diversity Spotlight: Jessica R. In Gender Forum (Vol. Dr. Beate Neumeier.

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Catie Bargerstock Receives NASW-MI’s 2021 MSW Student Leadership in Diversity Scholarship

Michigan Social Work

MSW student Catie Bargerstock is the recipient of the 2021 MSW Student Leadership in Diversity Scholarship from the Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Social Worker (NASW). Bargerstock will be honored at NASW- Michigan’s virtual Legislative, Education & Advocacy Day on October 28.

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What is “Anticipatory Social Work?” Advancing a Provocation for the Next Chapter of the Profession

Social Work Futures

ASW is guided and inspired by essential work occurring in social movements, policy advocacy and evolution, and the future of anti-oppressive/anti-racist/anti-colonial practice.

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Global Dimensions in Social Work Education

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

student competencies to “engage anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in practice (ADEI)” and “advance human rights and social, racial, economic, and environmental. Integration of advocacy and support for human rights in social work distance education curricula, research, and social work practice. GLOBAL SOCIAL ISSUES.

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Why the Language We Use Matters

Social Work Blog

By Jo Seiders, LCSW, CDE May 17 th is commonly recognized as International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia — a day many people around the globe celebrate gender and sexual diversity and collectively confront oppression, discrimination, intolerance, and violence that many LGBTQIA2S+ folks experience daily.

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Top five calls to action from the #MQScienceFestival

MQ Mental Health

We hope this shows how every year the conversations also advance in depth, we see more comprehensive, bold and diverse examples of research that improves mental health interventions on areas that matter to people the most. Call to Action 1: Effective scientific advocacy. Reach out to MQ to explore advocacy collaborations.

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The Clinical Interview In-person

University of Connecticut

The topic connects to diversity in allowing participants to attend to the diverse background of their clients in the specific questions that are utilized, as well as specific ideas in how to ask the questions, (e.g. language, non-verbal communication, vocal tone). language, non-verbal communication, vocal tone).