All Discussions Tagged 'clinical' - CommunityPsychologyUK2024-03-29T07:53:13Zhttps://communitypsychologyuk.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=clinical&feed=yes&xn_auth=noClinical Psychologists - you must become 'Activist-Practitioners'tag:communitypsychologyuk.ning.com,2013-12-15:6537133:Topic:17792013-12-15T12:15:42.057ZSally Zhttps://communitypsychologyuk.ning.com/profile/101ivg73ogm7b
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<p>I'm a Clinical Psychologist by training. A Community Psychologist by belief and by a fair portion of my practice.</p>
<p>The principles of Clinical Psychology are 'scientist-practitioner' and 'reflective-practitioner' - I believe it's about time we added 'activist-practitioner'. </p>
<p>Clinical Psychologists need to try and address societal issues that affect the overall mental health of the population like inequality and oppression.</p>
<p>Activism, through campaigning, lobbying,…</p>
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<p>I'm a Clinical Psychologist by training. A Community Psychologist by belief and by a fair portion of my practice.</p>
<p>The principles of Clinical Psychology are 'scientist-practitioner' and 'reflective-practitioner' - I believe it's about time we added 'activist-practitioner'. </p>
<p>Clinical Psychologists need to try and address societal issues that affect the overall mental health of the population like inequality and oppression.</p>
<p>Activism, through campaigning, lobbying, awareness raising, collective action, is possible at a local and national level.</p>
<p>As professionals with power and resources (that Dr. title helps a lot) I believe it is our duty to support actions that promote the well-being and good mental health of the population at a wider level than therapy with the individual. This should be part of our role. </p>
<p>Activist-practitioners get involved!</p>