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.
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 would you define a community? In community psychology, it is important to understand the different types of communities you work with in order to conduct effective research.
Interested in community psychology? Discover five dynamic and diverse careers in community psychology you can potentially pursue.
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.
Community psychologists must combine their passion for helping people with the ability to diagnose a problem and develop a practical plan of action.
Learn about the relationship between Gen Z, mental health, and therapy. See how Pacific Oaks College’s therapy degree programs are tailored to meet these challenges.
Pacific Oaks' students visit Berlin to explore the experience of refugees for the "Immigration in Context" study-abroad course.
An M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy: African-American Family Studies is a degree that may not be well-known to many. This MFT degree provides a firm understanding of the unique mental health needs of the African-American community and the challenges that they face that rise from influences such as racism, poverty, politics, and institutions.
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.
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.
Are you interested in pursuing a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy? We’ve compiled a list of the important marriage and family therapy terms you'll need to know as you progress through your career.
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