In a world where mental health care is often inaccessible, especially for children, Global Therapists and its visionary founder, Dr. Lori Baudino, are on a mission to change the narrative. The G.L.O.B.A.L. Therapists Program is not just a program; it's a movement towards creating a legacy of mental healthcare across the globe. Let's delve into what makes Global Therapists unique and how it's making a significant impact on the lives of children and families worldwide.
Bridging the Gap for Children in Need
Global Therapists was born out of the need to bridge the gap between the mental health needs of children and the accessibility to qualified therapeutic care. The program places graduate students on the educational and career path to serve children in need with families seeking professional care in clinics around the world. The selected locations are based on clinic requests and are a result of collaborative efforts to share culturally relevant materials, customs, and procedures with the graduate students.
Guiding Principles for Global Impact
The Global Therapists Program operates on a set of guiding principles that reflect its commitment to cross-cultural practices, bravery in encountering new experiences, and awareness of diverse populations. The program aims not only to learn about different cultures but to adapt practices to meet the needs of children from all backgrounds. It holds space for the unification of health, celebrating, and fostering connection with the placement community.
Supporting Interns for Sustainable Impact
Recognizing the challenges faced by interns, Global Therapists provides comprehensive support to reduce implicit bias, prevent burnout, increase engagement, and foster open dialogue and ongoing learning. The collaboration with graduate schools and local clinic treatment teams ensures a holistic approach to mental health care that is culturally grounded by movement and the mind/body connection.
Dance/Movement Therapy: A Path to Healing
Central to the Global Therapists approach is Dance/Movement Therapy, an innovative therapeutic method that integrates movement and creative expression for healing and well-being. This non-verbal, embodied form of therapy has been shown to improve emotional regulation, enhance self-esteem, reduce stress, and foster overall mental and physical well-being.
Dr. Lori Baudino: A Visionary Leader
Global Therapists is the brainchild of Dr. Lori Baudino, a practicing clinician with over two decades of experience in mental health care. Dr. Baudino's passion for helping others led her to forge her own path to gain the qualifications and placements needed to make a meaningful impact. Her journey inspired the creation of Global Therapists, connecting universities and treatment centers globally to provide graduate students with the international placement, supervision, and cultural training necessary to become qualified mental health professionals.
Collaborate, Invest, and Join the Movement
Global Therapists invites universities, graduate programs, supervisors, investors, and graduate students to join the movement. Collaborate with us, explore partnerships, and invest in a vision that aims to extend quality mental health care globally while fostering cultural competence and diversity within the field.
Visit our website to learn more about our mission, values, and the services we offer. Express your interest, ask questions, and embark on the journey of becoming a partner or investor in Global Therapists. Together, let's move towards a world where every child has access to quality mental health care, making a lasting impact on their lives and the future of mental healthcare worldwide.
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