Category Archives: Community Psychology

How Young is Too Young and Why: Problems with popular understanding of teen pregnancy

From an evolutionary perspective women reach their reproductive prime between the ages of 15 and 24. Many societies support women becoming mothers during mid to late teen years. Yet most people in the United States would argue that 15 is … Continue reading

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Not so Black and White: Understanding trust between therapists and clients of different racial and ethnic backgrounds

Ever wonder what makes someone disclose the intimate details of their life to a relative stranger… and feel comfortable doing so? If you are a therapist, or an individual who one day might work with a clinical social worker, psychologist … Continue reading

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Who’s Problem? Screening for Interpersonal Violence in ERs

A pregnant woman comes into an emergency room on a weekend evening. She reports that she fell on her stomach and is worried about her unborn child. The woman also has some minor bruising around her wrists and arms not … Continue reading

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Diagnosis: Lazy?

Imagine you break your leg, but no one believes you.  Your boss tells you to just get over it.  Your mother says it’ll be all right in a few days.  Your spouse snaps in frustration, “Stop limping!  You’re scaring the … Continue reading

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Should a disaster occur, do you know how your children would perceive it?

The escalating chaos in the Middle East is shocking as well as heartbreaking. As media technology advances, we gain more access to world news about all kinds of disasters – human, natural or technical disasters. We also become more concerned … Continue reading

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