Telemental health services—seeing clients via video chat services similar to Skype—have the ability to greatly reduce this access gap for underserved populations, Continue reading »
Category Archives: Community
Illinois Mental Health Workers Need Your Help Now
I’m writing to for your support of two bills that are being voted on in the Illinois General Assembly this week that could be of great benefit to DSPs, our clients, and our field in general. Continue reading »
A Call for Respect When Discussing Race
Interrupting and talking over someone will not make that person reconsider his or her position; it only makes them feel marginalized and shamed. And, after that, dialogue simply is not possible. Continue reading »
The Promise of Restorative Justice
In episode 1 of our WGN podcast series On Social Health and Change, we discuss the deep problems with the U.S.’s current juvenile justice system and the great potential of investing in restorative justice programs. Continue reading »
Taking Responsibility For Our Mental Health Crisis
As a future counselor from Adler, who promotes social justice, I believe it is our responsibility to help address this problem through our practice and advocacy. Continue reading »
A University Trustee Perspective: Discovering Mission, Advocacy, and Action at Adler
I volunteered for almost a dozen organizations as a way to give back. It was all fulfilling—but it seemed to be so much in the present, rather than shaping the future. My contribution as an Adler trustee has changed that. Continue reading »
In Considering Refugees: Hold True to Our Values, Educate & Take Action
The politicians who want to limit our response and close our borders to some imagined and unfounded risk are not protecting us. Their response makes us smaller and weaker, not bigger, not bolder. Continue reading »