Therapy Speak On Trial

This episode is eligible for CE credit - Counselors & Social Workers

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In this episode, Dr. Aisha Al-Qimlass and I will debate the risks and benefits of therapy speak and social media phenomena that relate to mental health. We’ll explore a specific example of therapy speak being used to break up with a friend and discuss the role of social media in stigma, service access, and mental health awareness.

Learning objectives:

1. Define therapy speak in social media contexts

2. Examine research findings related to the impact of social media in a variety of populations stratified by ethnicity, SES, and age. 

3. Consider specific ethical principles including non-malfeasance, justice, and beneficence that are implicated in the relationship between social media and counseling

4. Identify strategies for counselors to integrate the realities of social media into work with clients.