Social Work is Social Justice Work with Christy Vargas

Christy Vargas LSW, licensed Social Worker and Therapist, joins Sanya for a conversation on how Social Work involves Social Justice work! We talk about some of Christy’s favorite things about being a Social Worker, and also some of the challenges that come with the profession. We also discuss what it's like to be first generation and women of color, both as therapists and also as clients trying to seek services! *Content warning: Depression, Mental Health Conditions, and Racial Microaggressions Listen Here: Follow Christy on Social Media: Instagram: @missxsty_lsw Follow Synergy-Cast: Instagram: @synergycast Resources: Article on how Therapy can Benefit First Generations: Instagram Post on ‘Decolonizing Wellness’ Created By @theslowfactory Instagram Post on ‘Racial Disparities & Discrimination in Mental Health Diagnosis & DSM’ Created By @themindhealthspot Instagram Post on ‘The Impact of Racism on Mental Health’ Created By @cthagod BIPOC Mental Health Accounts to Follow on Instagram: @themindhealthspot @taymocha @blackarttherapistnetwork @innerhealing4women @therapyforblackgirls @ablackfemaletherapist @seerutkchawla @trustmeimasocialworker @inclusivetherapists @sharekindnessloudly @decolonizingtherapy @browngirltherapy @sharekindnessloudly .

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Social Work is Social Justice Work with Christy Vargas is an episode from Synergy-Cast by Sanya Sharose.

This episode is 00:53:48 long.

This episode was published on Oct 28, 2020.

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