What do social workers do?
Learn more about the professional field of social work, including what social workers do and the communities they serve.
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 does affirmative therapy work?
Therapy for LGBTQIA+ patients has a long, biased history. However, affirmative therapy practices embrace a wide range of patient identities.
What is community psychology?
Want to study psychology as it relates to communities? Learn more about community psychology, where community psychologists work, and if it’s right for you.
5 Community Psychology Career Paths You Can Explore
Interested in community psychology? Discover five dynamic and diverse careers in community psychology you can potentially pursue.
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.
4 jobs for social workers with a bachelor’s degree
Whether you’re just starting your BSW or you’re nearly finished, it’s always a good idea to consider your options for work post-graduation.
He, she, they: why proper pronouns matter
Asking what someone’s pronouns are and not making assumptions is one way to make the world a safer and more welcoming place for transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming people.
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.
Jobs for marriage and family therapy: African-American studies graduates
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.
10 career paths for graduates with a degree in social work
Explore 10 rewarding career paths for Master of Social Work graduates. Dive into the roles that await those with a degree in social work with Pacific Oaks College.
How to Identify Different Types of Communities in Community Psychology
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.
