July 2024’s MHA YouTube channel video releases explored self-care strategies for therapists, how ableism negatively impact clients with disabilities, and more.
- Self-Care for Therapists: 5 Dimensions of Self-Care (watch video). Dr. Shannon Hodges outlines his 5 dimensions of self-care model, designed to aid in the prevention of therapist burnout. Examples are provided, with a warning against defaulting to the popular conception of self-care, which can lack personalisation and thus, not cater to the mental health needs of the individual. Extracted from the Mental Health Academy course, Self-Care for Professionals: Preventing Burnout and Creating a Healthier Life.
- Q&A – The Primacy of Self Care and Seeking Help (watch video). Dr. Shannon Hodges presses the centrality of self-care and seeking outside help in the prevention of therapist burnout. Extracted from the Mental Health Academy course, Self-Care for Professionals: Preventing Burnout and Creating a Healthier Life.
- What is Ableism? (watch video). Shannon Kratky defines ableism & the detrimental impact it has – not only upon disabled individuals, but upon society at a wider level. They stress the need for accessibility & acceptance, driven by an honest desire to listen to and include this marginalised population. Extracted from the Mental Health Academy course, Anti-Ableism and Accessibility: Thinking Outside the Box.
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