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\"HeadshotLiving in Philadelphia, Jennifer Toof, M.A., sits on the Pennsylvania State Democratic Committee and serves as the secretary of Delaware County Young Democrats. Toof, experienced in advocacy work, sees this role as a natural fit with her expertise in psychology. The Chicago School helped her see that she can combine the two in her work\u2014that they\u2019re not mutually exclusive.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think that counseling and government really do go hand in hand,\u201d Toof says. \u201cWhen I am sitting across from a client or a family and they\u2019re being impacted by these issues in the world, I can help on different levels. I can help on an individual level and teach them coping skills, but I can also advocate systemically and try to make some changes to prevent these issues from affecting my clients in the first place. I\u2019m continuing on with my Ph.D. because I want to keep learning about different ways mental health impacts people around the world in different cultures, and how we can be effective from an individual to systemic level.\u201d<\/p>\n

As part of Toof \u2019s work with the state Democratic committee, she\u2019s advocating for abortion rights through a process called deep canvassing, which involves engaging with others in conversation\u2014either by going door-to-door or over the phone\u2014and talking through issues you are seeking to support. Canvassers use scripted messages that include common objections, key statistics, and tips on how to approach undecided voters.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s like being a counselor where you listen and ask them to share their thoughts and their experiences,\u201d Toof says. \u201cUnlike being a counselor, you also then respond with your personal thoughts, stories, and narratives with the goal of making them aware of both sides of the story, giving that human connection to persuade them to vote for someone that\u2019s going to protect what you are canvassing for.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the past, Toof has used deep canvassing methods to advocate for transgender rights and now will do the same for abortion rights.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll be focusing on how this will disproportionately hurt people who are already marginalized\u2014people of color, people who are experiencing poverty, and people that live in medically underserved areas,\u201d Toof explains.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhile more than 60% of people consider themselves pro-choice, we need to reach anyone that\u2019s not convinced, especially in states with critical elections. With Roe v. Wade being overturned, we need to talk to people and get them to vote for candidates who are going to tackle this issue,\u201d Toof says.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Dr. Dalton encourages her students and clients to engage where they can, knowing that counselor education can benefit from the lens of social justice.<\/p>\n

\u201cI challenge students on what they can do locally,\u201d Dr. Dalton says. \u201cMaybe they don\u2019t feel like they can tackle a bill or change big decisions like this, but maybe they could volunteer in their area, or counsel their clients on what\u2019s in their best interest instead of what the government is saying.\u201d<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to learn six ways you can join the cause.<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In the wake of the Dobbs decision, many people have been inspired to take action to counter feelings of helplessness. 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