William J., PhD Doherty,Tai J. Mendenhall
Becoming a Citizen Therapist: Integrating Community Problem-Solving Into Your Work as a Healer
Becoming a Citizen Therapist: Integrating Community Problem-Solving Into Your Work as a Healer
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This book shows therapists how to impact their communities by engaging their fellow citizens in addressing broad-based health and social problems. It presents insights from the authors two decades of work in the citizen health care model, and includes in-depth discussions of successful, real-world programs co-created by therapists and community members.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 231 pages
Publication date: 15 January 2024
Publisher: American Psychological Association
This book offers valuable insights for therapists seeking to make a positive impact on their communities by engaging fellow citizens in addressing broad-based health and social issues. It highlights the untapped resources available within individuals, families, and communities who have faced various challenges in their daily lives, presenting a potential avenue for mental health professionals to leverage these relationships for broader, community-wide change.
The authors, with two decades of experience in the citizen health care model, share their expertise in partnering with community leaders to develop initiatives aimed at improving health and removing social barriers. Readers will gain practical strategies for identifying and developing community-level initiatives, encompassing a wide range of topics such as disease prevention, cultural challenges, and political depolarization.
The book also delves into common challenges that arise when engaging with communities, offering practical solutions and examples of successful programs co-created by therapists and community members. These programs include diabetes education, anti-smoking campaigns, political depolarization, and police interactions, demonstrating the potential for therapeutic interventions to address complex societal issues.
By utilizing the knowledge, energy, and firsthand wisdom of individuals and communities, therapists can play a vital role in shaping healthier and more inclusive societies. This book provides valuable guidance for mental health professionals who are eager to make a difference in their communities and beyond.
Weight: 338g
Dimension: 153 x 228 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781433839863
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