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How does an Occupational Therapist work with autism?

Prosper Health Collective

The role of an occupational therapist (OT) is to support people, families and communities to reach their health and well-being goals by working on the areas of their life that are most important to them. Occupational therapists advocate for people to embrace who they are without the need to change what makes them uniquely themselves.

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Can You Be a Social Worker with a Psychology Degree Easily?

Social Work Haven

You asked, can you be a social worker with a psychology degree? So, whether you’re considering a psychology program or an MSW program, or if you’re intrigued by the prospect of a bachelor’s degree in social work, join us on this enlightening journey as we uncover the depths of clinical social work and psychology.

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11 New Year Resolutions for the Social Worker & Therapist

Social Work Bubble

I will be actively engage in daily anti-racist practice through trainings, direct practice feedback, advocacy work, education, collaboration, and supervision in order to hold myself and other practitioners accountable, and to create a wholly healing environment. I will start each day with a positive affirmation on my practice and abilities.

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Sexism Makes it Harder for Girls to Benefit from Therapy

Society of Clinical Psychology

For instance, therapy may be enhanced through: An empowering and egalitarian client-therapist relationship. Incorporating advocacy : Recognizing and taking action against sexism in behaviors, beliefs, and policies (e.g., Cultural sexism moderates efficacy of psychological therapy for girls: Results from a spatial meta-analysis.

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Why Is It So Hard To Ask For Help When Facing Psychological Distress?

Beautiful Voyager

One interesting question raised by the host JF Lacasse was: why is it so hard, especially for men, to talk about their psychological and emotional challenges, and ask for help? Why would men hide their psychological challenges more than women? They are a barrier to the accurate identification and treatment of psychological conditions”.

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News Items – January 12, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Psychology Today. The Human Rights Campaign, an LGBTQ advocacy group, calls conversion therapy, also known as “reparative therapy,” “dangerous and discredited” and rejected by mainstream medical and mental health organizations for decades. Rick Miller is a member of NASW-MA: If You’re Gay, Should You See a Gay Therapist?

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Members in the Media – June 1, 2023

Social Workers Speak

You can be a mental health advocate The Uptake Many therapists are involved in activism and advocacy. Viola Vaughan-Eden is a member of NASW-VA: VCU School of Social Work alum Viola Vaughan-Eden honored by Capitol Hill advocacy institute Virginia Commonwealth University Viola Vaughan-Eden , a Ph.D.