Therapists for Social Responsibility &
 Therapists for Peace and Justice

 
 
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  The Psychological Effects Of Being A Country At War
  The doctrine of "preventive war"
Our country divided
Guilt
Increased violence
Increased fear and intimidation
   
  Educating Other Therapists And The Public About The Patriot Act
 
Section 215 allows federal agents to gain access to
client mental health records without probable cause
and therapists face a contempt charge if they tell
anyone including the client that their records were
seized.

Conflict with Hippa, confidentiality statements

See Articles for more information on the Patriot Act

   
  Therapist - Client Issues
 
If and when to talk about political concerns

How the current political climate affects clients,
including a culture of violence, corporate injustice,
cuts in services and unemployment, harm to the
environment

Balancing roles of therapist and activist
   
  A Therapist-Activist Support Group and Community
  Creating a safe space for political discussions
Sharing ideas, concerns, goals, actions
   
  Outreach
  To other therapists
To the public