article thumbnail

Addressing Equity in Schools: Youth Participatory Action Research and Transformative Social and Emotional Learning during COVID-19

Social Work Blog

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic and rise in racial injustices signaled the need to engage students in macro-level interventions to maximize their contributions to their schools, communities, and society. Owens, LCSW , lecturer of social work, Jane Adams College of Social Work, University of Illinois Chicago. Study authors: Chastity L.

Schools 94
article thumbnail

Finding and Choosing a Therapist for Yourself or Your Child

Parenthood Understood

Finding and Choosing a Therapist for Yourself or your Child: Way More than You Ever Wanted to Know. Finding a good therapist who is a match for you and your particular needs can be frustratingly difficult. I often help people find therapists, and have found that most have similar questions about the process.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Transformational Healing & Critical Race Theory in Practice - Nicole Vazquez, MSW, MPP & Susana Victoria Parras, LCSW, PPSC

Doin' The Work

Episode 42 Guests: Nicole Vazquez, MSW, MPP & Susana Victoria Parras, LCSW, PPSC Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW. Susana is a justice/healing based therapist in South Central, Los Angeles, California, and a former school social worker. www.dointhework.com. Follow on Twitter & Instagram , Like on Facebook.

LCSW 53
article thumbnail

Members in the News – August 4, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Jennifer Kelman is a member of NASW-FL: 5 Crucial Boundaries You Need to Set With Your In-Laws, Therapists Say BestLife You don’t just need to spell out your preferences for in-person events, however. As a therapist treating eating issues , I’m often asked how to eat while on vacation. and Connecticut based social worker.

LCSW 52
article thumbnail

NASW Member Voices: In Search of Transgenerational Office Space

Social Work Blog

By Lorrie Appleton, LCSW I am preparing to meet a new therapy client. As a Systems Therapist, I welcome all attendees to the session, (in person or in absentia). My job, as her therapist, is to provide crowd control. Appleton, LCSW specializes in couples, family, and individual therapy. Let’s call her Emily).

DBT 52
article thumbnail

Members in the Media – June 8, 2023

Social Workers Speak

In September 2021, Jackson County was selected as one of six school systems in the state to serve as a pilot site for Project AWARE. I don’t know about you but some moments my heart just can’t bare another gruesome story … another horrendous reality. It all gets to be just too much.

Hospice 52
article thumbnail

Members in the Media – June 8, 2023

Social Workers Speak

In September 2021, Jackson County was selected as one of six school systems in the state to serve as a pilot site for Project AWARE. I don’t know about you but some moments my heart just can’t bare another gruesome story … another horrendous reality. It all gets to be just too much.

Hospice 52