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Diversity Spotlight: Dr. Nita Tewari

Society of Clinical Psychology

Diversity Spotlight The current spotlight is on Dr. Nita Tewari whose work focuses on Indian American, South Asian, and Asian American mental health. In 2000, she completed her doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology at Southern Illinois University. 76, Issue 1. Dr. Tewari received a B.A. Written by Nandini Jhawar, M.S.

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Diversity Spotlight: Beverly Greene, PhD

Society of Clinical Psychology

Dorothy Gartner and peer mentors Laura Brown, Ellen Cole, and Adrienne Smith, Dr. Greene initiated scholarly work to develop more intersectional paradigms in clinical approaches to treating clients from marginalized groups and to actively engage in training activities offering those perspectives. Greene and have included her responses below.

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Addressing Access in Ethnoracially Diverse Populations: Lessons from a University-Based Community Mental Health Center

Society of Clinical Psychology

Given that our clinic is a doctoral training clinic, the finding that racial match may impact outcomes emphasizes a need to recruit and support diverse cohorts of graduate students in clinical psychology PhD programs. As mental health providers within an institution, we must continue engaging in community outreach to erase treatment gaps.

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11 Great Benefits of Being a Social Worker: Making a Positive Impact

Social Work Haven

Job Security and Diverse Career Opportunities Social work is a growing field with many opportunities for advancement. There are a wide range of job positions available in various settings, including healthcare, education, mental health, government agencies, private practice, counseling centers, research organisations and more.

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5 Reasons Children Bully and How Parents Can Help

KVC

Bullying is a top concern among parents of school-age children. According to the National Bullying Prevention Center, one out of five children reported being bullied during the school year. Need to control: This often sprouts from the need to feel popular at school. Words can hurt. What Can You Do To Prevent Bullying?

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Dean’s Statement about Sexual Harassment

University of Connecticut

First and foremost, I would like to say that as the Dean of the School of Social Work, I unequivocally condemn any forms of sexual harassment toward students, faculty or staff. Please know that the School of Social Work fully supports the reporting, anonymous or otherwise, of sexual harassment or violence by our students and faculty.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Counsellor : They provide counselling and emotional support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health issues, addiction, and crisis situations. Researcher : Some social workers engage in research to better understand social issues, evaluate programs, and inform policy development.