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Mass General Brigham is both training local community members and recruiting international specialists. From providing basic skills to supporting advanced degrees, it’s a comprehensive approach to access, coverage, and competent care. https://lnkd.in/esnf7_u2

This week, we are featuring one of COAST's founding members and a COAST Board Member at-Large, Sofia Georgiadou, Ph.D., LPC-S, LMFT-S, NCC. We asked Dr. Georgiadou about what made her join COAST, her vision of COAST's larger mission, and what she hopes other MFTs will find by joining COAST. If her thoughts resonate with you, join COAST: https://lnkd.in/gBzCyeWc 1.   What made you become a founding member of COAST?   [Dr. Georgiadou] I got involved with COAST because I was eager to create a division for MFT Educators within a national organization like COAST. In researching COAST, I was drawn to its mission of supporting systemic therapy by connecting and collaborating directly with state-level organizations. Without a complex hierarchical structure and with plenty of agility to create new programming, COAST integrated the Society for the Teaching of Marriage and Family Therapy as a special Division for Educators in 2023. 2.   Describe COAST's mission in a way that feels meaningful to you. [Dr. Georgiadou] The mission of COAST is to build a strong foundation of professional identity for systemic therapists by directly supporting systemic therapy students, interns, supervisors and licensed professionals in all US states. 3.   What would you like future COAST members to find in COAST? [Dr. Georgiadou] I would like members to find a space where they can voice their concerns and needs as they enter and progress in the profession of systemic therapy. I would like them to be able to find and co-create programming that directly supports their expressed needs. 4.   What's one good reason more MFTs should consider joining COAST? [Dr. Georgiadou] MFTs in states where MFT state chapters have dwindled or provide minimal support would particularly benefit from joining COAST. The COAST Board is concerned about many colleagues and students who enter the profession and receive minimal to no guidance and educational opportunities on the state level. COAST aims to offer systemic training and programming to support our colleagues of all licensure and education levels. #mft #systemictherapy #systemictherapists

EDIT: The OP actually has a great post discussing that it is not an either/or, good/bad between academia and industry! Thank you for sharing Kaidi W. See: https://lnkd.in/eJPAPybB ******************* Interesting perspective, but to me it suffers from a great deal of survivorship bias (https://lnkd.in/etQvWQEk) and misses a big opportunity to talk about the fact that "industry vs. academia" need not be a one or the other, all or nothing kind of choice. In research-focused (i.e., generally well-regarded) PhD programs, taking on an industry internship or opportunity, or even flirting with the idea, is probably the fastest way to be blackballed and considered irrelevant in your program. (Fortunately, this was not my own experience, but I am aware that my experience was an exception in this regard.) If you say in your interview for a PhD program that you might be interested in taking an industry position, or even that you're open to it, you'll more than likely be rejected. Industry, on the other hand, has not been so exclusive, and largely supports the idea of collaboration with academia and furthering the education of employees. The future of work and the future of academia demands integration of these two worlds. The fact peer-reviewed, published research in management journals lags years and at time decades behind what is actually happening in industry is simply not efficient or sustainable. There are career options that blend the best of both worlds, and the result for the employee (and the relevance of what they can produce) truly is the best of both worlds. Mike Merritt Richard Rosenow Ben Ostrowski, PhD Kelsie L. Colley, M.S. PhD ABD George Diabes

Last night we hosted a webinar on employment and MS. We were joined by brilliant guest speakers Blanca De Dios Perez, PhD and Joanne Hurford who shared their expertise through an interactive presentation and Q&A session. If you'd like to watch the event back, you can do so on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/e7vwZ5rJ Some feedback from the event: "I loved that you allowed the participants to feel like we were 'in the room' rather than observing!" "Found the event really helpful and the presenters were engaging throughout. While I’m fortunate to be able to work ‘normally’ at the moment without the need for any adjustments, I found it really useful to get an awareness of the resources available if / when I need them and also feel armed with the knowledge of what I am entitled to if my employer should ever be less supportive in the future." "This event was so helpful, I really appreciate all the information I was given. I wish I had had access to this when I was first diagnosed as I had a lot of issues and challenges with my employer." We regularly host webinars on topics requested by our community to highlight issues faced by people living with MS, and to make sure that everyone has access to the necessary support and information available. Keep an eye out for our next webinar, coming soon! #MS #MultipleSclerosis #MSAwareness #MSWebinar #MSCommunity

I'm excited to share the latest article that Julian Alssid and I co-authored, "Rebranding Workforce Development for the Future of Work and Learning." In a rapidly evolving economic landscape, it's crucial to rethink how we approach career growth and lifelong learning. Read more about the emerging themes and actionable steps to drive change. As always, we appreciate any feedback from our LinkedIn community! #workforcedevelopment #talentdevelopment #futureofwork #lifelonglearning #futureoflearning #highereducation #educationreform #corporatetraining https://lnkd.in/eB_AC48D

Radical idea: measuring credential quality exclusively through metrics of job attainment and increased earnings outcomes will miss key measurements. Listening to Scott Pulsipher of Western Governors University at the Human Potential Summit, I’m hearing that enabling economical mobility is a top determining factor in individual wellbeing. I’m also hearing that “Pervasive perspectives perpetuate inequities,” especially when they are based in inaccurate or incomplete assumptions. It’s essential for perspective learners and programs to know quality measurements like earning outcomes. I think it’s also important to seek other quality metrics, such as Rick West and his colleagues at Brigham Young University who are gathering data on personal abcs family life contentment. #LERecosystem #BadgeSummit

Finding the right place to build a life-long career can take some trial and error Here are a few reasons why Hopebridge is a great place for clinicians to #learnandgrow

Finding the right place to build a life-long career can take some trial and error Here are a few reasons why Hopebridge is a great place for clinicians to #learnandgrow

Students deserve to leave the university armed with knowledge that allows them to negotiate an offer and navigate a benefits package with confidence. The Next Step program not only offers this content, but crosses invisible bureaucratic boundaries to do so. The Director of Human Resources for our university gets the opportunity to spend an hour with students discussing benefits and answering as many questions as she can. What a great opportunity for someone not in the classroom to have experience with students - the very reason we are all here. I do believe Allie Borgerding Bell Rogers Ben Bermel Bennett Ludwig Braden Elton Diamond Roundtree Eli Hull Emma Clark Grace Gerleman Grant Gloeckner Grant Hospodarsky Hannah T. Isabel Sierra Jaiden JacobsonKaina GeetingsKate Murphy Katherine Zanck Kathlyn Schnormeier Lakota Lackey Lucas Vander Werf Luke Goedken Miles Rochford Olivia Chapin Paige Beck Paige German Peyton Thamke Sierra Ameen Taylor Ricke Byron Nelson are all a bit more prepared for their NEXT STEP!! #collegegrad #transition #university #college #hr #humanresources #healthinsurance #retirment #disabilityinsurance #lifeinsurance #benefits #bennies #relocation #pto #sickdays #remotework

Finding the right place to build a life-long career can take some trial and error Here are a few reasons why Hopebridge is a great place for clinicians to #learnandgrow