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Finding Background Information

Reference sources, online or in print, include encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, and directories. These are great starting points for background information about a specific topic.

Social Work Reference Center
Provides evidence-based information and current best practices. Includes clinical assessment tools, practice guidelines, drug information, continuing education modules, and patient education information.

Videos

Locate videos and create clips and playlists for teaching, learning, and presentations.

Kanopy Streaming
Browse by Subject Areas (Race and Class Studies, Human Rights, Gender Studies), or use basic search terms or phrases (e.g.: oppression, disability, stereotypes and immigrants)
Counseling and Therapy in Video
Supports browsing by Therapists, Conditions, Therapeutic Approaches, and Subjects. Supports simple searches (e.g.: cognitive therapy; cultural competence; racial identity).
PsycTHERAPY
Browse by Therapy Topics, Therapeutic Approaches, or Therapist. Provides useful Playlists. Supports quick searches (e.g.: bipolar disorder) or advanced (keyword or Index Term) searches.