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Why BIPOC Children of Immigrants May Benefit from Therapists with Shared Lived Experience

Why BIPOC Children of Immigrants May Benefit from Therapists with Shared Lived Experience

Unique Experiences in Therapy

One thing I hear often as a therapist who works with a lot of queer folks is that they don’t want to have to explain so much in therapy, and I think this is a common experience amongst children of immigrants, as well. Therapists who aren’t children of immigrants might not understand the nuances of how cultural beliefs impact our ideas around “healthy” relationships, and instead label clients as codependent or even delusional when our values don’t align with those of Western ideas of what it means to be well…

Self Compassion and Social Work

Self Compassion and Social Work

Self-Compassion is a component of working in the field of Social Work that isn’t discussed as much as it should be. Self-Compassion is something that can’t be taught in a classroom. It is something that is learned along the journey of gaining experience in the field. Individuals in the field of Social Work, as well as other fields, have to have a special gift to be able to do the work that we do. Our jobs aren't easy, yet they can be rewarding in the end. Before a person gains self-compassion, they usually experience the negative side of the field. Social Work is a career path that can cause burnout however, you have to be able to view the overall outlook in situations.