Therapists Need to Be Capitalism-Informed Just as We Are Trauma-Informed
<p>We live in a capitalist society that places work, money, productivity, and consumption at the core of everything that we do and think about. It is tied to the politics that have a direct impact on our everyday life. We participate in capitalism through our labor and spending, not because we want to, but because we have to in order to live. Without a paying job or the ability to earn money, life becomes very difficult, if not impossible. Capitalism and the societal circumstances it creates are often the root causes of many mental health issues, or are the barriers to getting the support needed to address them. As mental health professionals, why aren’t we talking more about it?</p>
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