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Promoting Psychological Safety Through DEI Principles

Relias

Embracing the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) best practices is one way to help create this type of psychological safety in your organization. A culture of psychological safety is not achieved overnight. What is psychological safety? But where should you start?

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Psychological Effects of Being Adopted on Child Development

All For Kids

However, it’s important to acknowledge that it can also present unique challenges and complexities through the psychological effects of adoption. During this time, children may struggle with self-esteem, a sense of belonging, and other psychological effects of being adopted.

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Casino Psychology 101: What Makes Casinos Addictive

Gateway Foundation

They don’t… The post Casino Psychology 101: What Makes Casinos Addictive appeared first on Gateway. These attractive establishments have everything it takes to create a fantasy world, from elaborate light fixtures to endless rows of glowing slot machines.

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NASW, American Psychological Association filed amicus brief challenging death penalty case of Melissa Lucio

Social Work Blog

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and American Psychological Association (APA) on April 18 filed an amicus brief in support of a challenge to the death penalty case of Melissa Lucio, who is scheduled to be executed in Texas on April 27 as a result of a false confession. Lucio’s interrogation. Background.

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Can You Be a Social Worker with a Psychology Degree Easily?

Social Work Haven

You asked, can you be a social worker with a psychology degree? So, whether you’re considering a psychology program or an MSW program, or if you’re intrigued by the prospect of a bachelor’s degree in social work, join us on this enlightening journey as we uncover the depths of clinical social work and psychology.

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Positive Psychology Principles in Therapy

American Board of Clinical Social Work

Positive Psychology is the study of conditions and processes that contribute to the optimal functioning of people, groups, and institutions (Gabe & Haidt, 2005). Then you will become a living example of the principles of Positive Psychology in your own career. Review of General Psychology Vol.9 What is Positive Psychology?

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Jewel Woods Quoted in Psychology Today on the Importance of Representation

Michigan Social Work

Lecturer Jewel Woods spoke with Psychology Today on the connection between therapists and their clients and why increasing the representation of men, particularly Black men, in the behavioral health workforce is so important. There are so few male African-American clinicians, but we have tremendous opportunities to do good.”