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Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

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Dr. Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW is a Therapist and Peer Consultant at Talkspace. She is a California born - Florida based Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an Associate Professor of Social Work at the University of Central Florida. Her areas of research, teaching and practice include the intersection of race, gender and ability, intimate partner violence and trauma recovery, and access to culturally responsive mental health treatment for Black women and Deaf women.
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Published on: 30 Jan 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
  • 6 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

Exploring the Model Minority Myth

Published on: 30 Jan 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Written byReshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • Jan 30, 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
Some people associate certain minority groups with positive traits or success. While these views may seem flattering on…
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Published on: 27 Jan 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
  • 7 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

Environmental Racism: Examples, Causes, Effects

Published on: 27 Jan 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Written byReshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • Jan 27, 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
A comprehensive environmental racism definition is: intentionally or unintentionally targeting minority communities through environmentally harmful facilities and policies.…
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Published on: 24 Jan 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
  • 7 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

Racial Trauma: The Effects on Mental Health

Published on: 24 Jan 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Written byReshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • Jan 24, 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
Traumatic stress is a form of stress triggered by exposure to distressing and emotionally painful experiences. Racial injustices…
Faceless friends bullying black classmate on bench
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Published on: 23 Jan 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
  • 7 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C

How to Deal with Racism

Published on: 23 Jan 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
  • Written byReshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • Jan 23, 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
Racism comes in several forms and is an unfortunate everyday reality for many people. Whether you have first-hand…
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Published on: 23 Sep 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
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Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD

Abandonment Issues: Signs, Causes, & Coping Tips

Published on: 23 Sep 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
  • Written byReshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • Sep 23, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
People with abandonment issues struggle with worries that they’ll be left by those who are closest to them.…
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Published on: 15 Sep 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
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Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD

Teacher Burnout: A Growing Problem in Schools

Published on: 15 Sep 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
  • Written byReshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • Sep 15, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
The expectations of American teachers are at an all-time high. They’re expected to adapt to a wide range…
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Published on: 16 Jun 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
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Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC

Affirmative Therapy: Caring for the LGBTQIA+ Community

Published on: 16 Jun 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
  • Written byReshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • Jun 16, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
One-size-fits-all doesn’t apply to therapy. No two sessions are the same, no two people’s needs are the same,…
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Published on: 01 Jun 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
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Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 

What Is a Mental Health Day?

Published on: 01 Jun 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
  • Written byReshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • Jun 01, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
We seem to hear a lot about mental health days lately, especially given the stress of the last…
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Published on: 05 Jan 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
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Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

How to Cope With Gender Dysphoria

Published on: 05 Jan 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
  • Written byReshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • Jan 05, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
Gender dysphoria is the term used to describe when your physical body doesn’t align with your gender or…
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Published on: 25 Oct 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Kate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC
  • 11 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Kate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC

Coming Out As Transgender: Everything You Need to Know

Published on: 25 Oct 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Kate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC
  • Written byReshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • Oct 25, 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Kate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC
Knowing when or how to come out as trans can be scary. It can also be very liberating…

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