My Personal Theoretical Base

Psychodynamic Theory

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This theory has contributed and will continue to be a part of my work in the mental health field with children and families. It has proven to be helpful. I learned about this perspective through work experience.

Anti-discriminatory/Multicultural
sensitivity, Empowerment/Advocacy, & Critical Theories

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I anticipate using these perspectives when working with Hispanic/Latino and other marginalized clients (populations) in the future. I learned at these at OLLU.

Cognitive Behavioral Theory

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This is the primary perspective used in my work in mental health servicing children with emotional/behavioral problems. It is effective and evidenced-based. I will continue to use with future clients.

Sharon Petty, BSW, CCSS

Certified Community Support Specialist
Outpatient Mental Health Center

Employment

MSW Program
Our Lady of the Lake University

BSW Degree (1997)
University of Mississippi

Education

Strengths Theory

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This theory will play an important  role in my work in the mental health field to empower clients by focusing on their strengths. I learned about this perspective in my MSW program at OLLU.

Crisis and Task-Centered Theory

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This perspective was incorporated into services
at my job in the mental health field and has proven to be effective when brief and structured intervention is needed. I learned more about this perspective in my MSW program at OLLU

Sidenote:

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I anticipate integrating parts of all theories presented in this course at some point to provide effective, efficient services.