Which Degree(s) Do You Need To Pursue a Career in Community Psychology?
The field of community psychology is gaining popularity. But how do you become a community psychologist? We explain the process from undergrad to licensure.
How to practice self-care in social work
Self-care is an essential part of any good social work practice. Learn the importance of self-care and how to integrate it into social work with this guide.
LGBTQIA+ and the political moment: how therapists can help
How can therapists help their LGBTQIA+ clients cope with pain and anxiety during times of political uncertainty? Learn more here.
How to Become a Marriage and Family Therapist in California
Earning a California marriage and family therapist license requires clear steps. Learn how to become a marriage family therapist in California with this blog.
What is the Difference Between an LCSW and an LMFT?
The roles of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Marriage and a Family Therapist (LMFT) can overlap, but there are still major differences between both fields.
How to become a licensed social worker in California
Your journey to practicing as a social worker could look different depending on the state in which you reside and practice. Learn more about becoming a licensed social worker in California.
Community psychology builds bridge between social justice and mental health
Bree Cook, Psy.D., explains why community psychology may be especially relevant to African-American students who want to study mental health.
5 traits you need to be successful in community psychology
Community psychologists must combine their passion for helping people with the ability to diagnose a problem and develop a practical plan of action.
Understanding trauma in children
Training adults cannot prevent children from experiencing trauma, but it can provide them strategies to reduce its negative impact. The following is a modified version of Dr. Marilyn Davis', Psy.D., adjunct faculty at Pacific Oaks and assistant professor at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, dissertation on this subject. You can find the full version of her work here.
Understanding the puzzle of childhood trauma
In children, signs of trauma are often misdiagnosed as behavioral disorders or never diagnosed at all. It’s an epidemic that is more common than you may think. During 2012, at least 678,810 children were victims of maltreatment.
The United States of social work
As the forces of a global pandemic, growing income inequality, political entrenchment, social unrest, racial tensions, and climate change converge, the moment calls for a new generation of social workers eager for change.
