The "personal is political" happens when
A. A clinician talks about politics
B. An organizer admits to emotional needs and concerns in the group
C. Dynamics of power are shifted so those being 'helped' no longer feel deferential as they work with professionals
D. People get to vent their emotions in a community group setting
Answer: C
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A. prejudiced discriminator B. unprejudiced discriminator C. prejudiced nondiscriminator D. unprejudiced nondiscriminator
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which of the following? a. Grassroots Organization b. Community Mental Health Center c. Not for profit organization d. Substance Abuse Treatment Center
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Brief intakes are:
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