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#4 - Navigating Social Work, Mental Health, and Parenting with Elaine Belson
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Welcome to another episode of Rebuilding The Village with your host, Michael Read. In this episode, we delve into the complexities of social work, mental health, and parenting with our guest, Elaine Belson LCSWC.
Elaine shares her experiences as a social worker, particularly her work with soldiers and the challenges they face. She emphasizes the importance of addressing underlying emotions, emotional intelligence, and the impact of technology on parenting. The discussion also covers coping skills, self-validation, and the significance of the therapist-patient relationship in achieving well-being.
Tune in and gain practical insights into the complexities of social work, mental health, parenting, and emotional intelligence with Elaine Belson LCSWC, as she shares her experiences and strategies for well-being.
Elaine Belson has been a clinical social worker for 30yrs, including the Army – which she joined at the age of 42. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's clinical social work. Ms. Belson has worked in a variety of settings, including private practice, community agencies, and hospitals. As a Social Work Officer, Ms. Belson handled domestic violence cases and taught anger management to Soldiers. She deployed to Afghanistan from 2009 - 2010, where she served as XO for the Medical Command and counseled Soldiers. Ms. Belson has also taught psychology at the college level and held several legislative positions. She has her own psychotherapy practice for 15 years.
Reach out:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-belson-lcswc-232620226/
Web: https://www.elainebelson.com/
Highlights:
00:00 Introduction and Technical Details
09:00 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence
27:39 Embracing Emotional Intelligence for Well-being
38:47 Coping Skills for Handling Uncertainty
58:20 Teaching Children How to Cope and Make Good Decisions
01:09:01 Challenges Men Face in Seeking Therapy
01:19:02 Men's Sheds and Alternative Forms of Therapy
01:26:41 Creating a Comfortable Therapeutic Environment
01:29:55 Outro
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