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EP211: Sex Worker-Affirming Mental Healthcare: What Counselors Need to Know
EP211: Sex Worker-Affirming Mental Healthcare: What Counselors Need to Know
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Length:
56 minutes
Released:
Sep 1, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
In this episode, Megan Speciale talks with Dr. Theodore Burnes about supporting the mental and emotional health needs of clients who are involved in the sex work industry. The conversation explores Dr. Burnes's experience as a therapist and advocate with the sex worker population and also provides an overview of common misconceptions and stigma impacting sex workers. Dr. Burnes outlines strategies to better equip counselors inside and outside of the counseling office with the knowledge, skills, and awareness necessary for affirming and resiliency-based work with this population. For more on Theodore, links from the conversation, and APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s Division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at concept.paloaltou.edu
Released:
Sep 1, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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