The Therapist as an Ally for the CalWORKs Population
October 15, 2010
Yael Grosz, MA, IMF
El Centro de Amistad
The resiliency of a human being who has support is so much greater than the individual
doing things alone. During my time at El Centro de Amistad, I have seen how being a support,
a guide, or an advocate for a person really helps to increase their feelings of hope, sense of self
and motivation. I work with the CalWORKs population, which is a welfare to work program.
This population has had to overcome and survive daily struggles in their life functioning. By
teaching my client’s how to focus on the positive things in their lives and by helping them to
move through their barriers, they are better able to cope with and decrease their symptoms.
I have seen great success in those that are active participants in treatment. I look forward in
continuing to work side by side as an ally in helping the client instead of being an expert in the
client’s lives.
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