Episode 38: The Therapists Are In (Mental Health Awareness Month Special)

20/05/2021 59 min Temporada 2 Episodio 38

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Episode Synopsis

Listen in to this candid conversation on mental health from three Licensed Clinical Social Workers and a Post-graduate student. This conversation was moderated by Dr. Valin S. Jordan, Founder of Yoga4SocialJustice®. During this conversation the licensed counselors spoke about concerns of grief, resilience, mental health care and support for children, mental health stigma in Communities of Color and the increased need for mental health support for marginalized communities (Communities of Color, disabled populations, veterans, and 2SLGBTQIAP+).
Emma Arnoff, LCSW: Owner of The Sensory Space. At The Sensory Space children are able to use sensory supports while participating in play therapy and psychotherapy. Emma uses strength based and person centered approaches that help her meet clients where they are.
Domonique Garret, LCSW and Registered Play Therapist: She specializes in working with children, adolescents, young adults, parents, and expecting mothers. Domonique has extensive experience in a variety of evidence-based treatments and utilizes a person-centered approach in her sessions.
Diane Martori, LCSW: She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings throughout her career. She owns a private practice where she provides therapy to individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma. She utilizes both mind and body practices in her work, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Sylvia Lillehoj Oh: Sylvia is a postgraduate student at Rutgers University School of Social Work. She plans to use her training from Rutgers to facilitate individual and group art therapy sessions for mothers with mental health struggles (such as postpartum depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, etc.). These sessions will integrate art making and talk therapy with the potential of fostering self-esteem and reducing conflicts and distress.