Counseling & Social Work


Gender-Affirming Care 7 min.

The number of youth who openly identify as transgender has nearly doubled since 2017, according to a study from UCLA's Williams Institute. In 2022, 16 states have proposed legislation that would restrict access to gender-affirming care for patients under the age of 18. Dr. Meredithe McNamara, an assistant professor of pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss.

Formats: Streaming Copyright Date: 2022

Can Psychedelics Cure? 54 min.

Hallucinogenic drugs--popularly called psychedelics--have been used by human societies for thousands of years. Today, scientists are taking a second look at many of these mind-altering substances--both natural and synthetic--and discovering that they can have profoundly positive clinical impacts, helping patients struggling with a range of afflictions from addiction to depression and PTSD.

Formats: Streaming Copyright Date: 2022

The Psychedelic Drug Trial: A Cure for Depression? 51 min.

This documentary offers exclusive access to a ground-breaking new trial at Imperial College London. The trial sees, for the first time ever, and under controlled conditions, a psychedelic drug tested head-to-head against a standard antidepressant as a treatment for depression. The film follows a pioneering team of scientists and psychotherapists, led by Professor David Nutt, Dr Robin Carhart-Harri...

Formats: DVDStreaming Copyright Date: 2021

My Story of Alzheimer's Disease 20 min.

What is it really like to care for a someone with Alzheimer’s Disease? In this award-winning short film, five diverse caregivers and a compassionate psychiatrist express the fear, heartbreak, and isolation that are part of caring for a loved one who suffers from a disease that is still so misunderstood by many people. The film offers an uplifting message, focusing on the love that underlines their...

Formats: DVDStreaming Copyright Date: 2020

10 Keys to Happier Living in Challenging Times 58 min.

In this taped webinar from the MAPP (Masters in Applied Positive Psychology) Alumni Association, trainer, consultant, and speaker Vanessa King explores how the evidence-based 10 Keys to Happier Living framework (developed for social movement Action for Happiness) can apply in times of difficulty to help us cope and enable resilience.

Formats: DVDStreaming Copyright Date: 2020

Acting "As If": How Acting Can Help You Increase Your Well-Being 33 min.

Research shows that changing your posture makes you more confident and more successful in high stress situations. In this taped webinar from the MAPP (Masters in Applied Positive Psychology) Alumni Association, leadership development facilitator, coach, and playright Shannon Polly teaches how to focus on the external aspects of well-being and presence: posture (standing and seated), breathing, voi...

Formats: DVDStreaming Copyright Date: 2020

Bounce Back Better: A Comprehensive and Systematic Approach 65 min.

Humans are naturally resilient. Bones heal stronger after a fracture. Tears create scar tissue for added protection. However, the life and death physical resilience that nature wired us for is not enough to deal with the crisis created by the pandemic. In this taped webinar from the MAPP (Masters in Applied Positive Psychology) Alumni Association, Emiliya Zhivotovskaya, founder of the Flourishing...

Formats: DVDStreaming Copyright Date: 2020

The Buoyant Job Seeker: Staying Afloat While Navigating a Job Search and a Pandemic 42 min.

Searching for a job can be challenging in the best of times, but add a global pandemic and it can seem overwhelming! Take a deep breath and join us to discover evidence-based practices to build hope, motivation, and resilience to keep you moving toward fulfilling employment. This taped webinar from the MAPP (Masters in Applied Positive Psychology) Alumni Association features positive psychology pr...

Formats: DVDStreaming Copyright Date: 2020

Can We Really Grow From This? Exploring the Possibility for Post-Traumatic Growth Through Serene Gratitude 37 min.

Right now, many people around the world are experiencing grief and trauma due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this taped webinar from the MAPP (Masters in Applied Positive Psychology) Alumni Association, educator and positive psychology trainer Courtney Daly discusses the nature of trauma and the relationship between post-traumatic stress and post-traumatic growth. She considers how post-traumatic gr...

Formats: DVDStreaming Copyright Date: 2020

Character Strengths to Ignite Positivity and Strengthen Resilience 32 min.

In this taped webinar from the MAPP (Masters in Applied Positive Psychology) Alumni Association, Carolyn Biondi, performance and well-being coach and positive psychology practitioner, reviews the 24 character strengths and how they can help you survive and even thrive in challenging times. She presents daily practices and journal prompts that can build positive emotion and bolster your will to car...

Formats: DVDStreaming Copyright Date: 2020