You may think that social work in the United States and the United Kingdom is identical but actually that’s not true…To get a glimpse of what are some of the similarities and differences about social work, I had the pleasure of interviewing cb who is a social worker in the U.K. cb is also an […]
Social Work Vs. Psychology and a Taste of Hypnotherapy
Ari Hahn, LCSW, is an experienced mental health professional who has been trained as both a social worker and a psychologist. In addition to having a private practice, Ari teaches psychology at TCI College of Technology in New York. I had the pleasure of interviewing Ari this week. In this interview, Ari clarifies the main differences […]
What Are Microaggressions?
According to Dr. Derald Wing Sue, microaggressions are common everyday slights, insults and indignities (whether intentional or unintentional) that communicate humiliating messages to a particular person or group. Some microaggressions may be so subtle that neither the victim nor the perpetrator may fully understand what is going on. To learn more about microaggressions, I interviewed […]
What is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a well-researched, effective therapy method for trauma. This treatment can be combined with traditional “talk” therapy, used as adjunctive treatment with a separate therapist, or as a treatment in of itself. To find out more information about this method, I interviewed Andrea B. Goldberg, LCSW, who is […]
Drama Therapy – Healing Through Role Playing/Storytelling
Have you ever wondered what drama therapy was all about, or whether this would be a useful modality to add to your portfolio of clinical skills? To find out, I interviewed Noel McDermott, a licensed drama therapist and psychotherapist from England. Noel has 15 years of experience in working with individuals of all ages overcome […]
