NASW Social Work Talks EP89: Learning To Take Risks
Aug 1, 2022
Kristen Lee, Ed.D., LICSW, is an accomplished author and clinician specializing in resilience and mental health. In this engaging discussion, she empowers listeners to embrace risk as a tool for personal and social change. Kristen redefines risk as small, value-driven actions tied to courage and resilience. She shares practical strategies like novelty, gradual exposure, and humor to combat fear and burnout. This thought-provoking chat encourages everyone to prioritize self-care while navigating life's uncertainties.
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Redefine Risk As Microdoses
- Kristen Lee redefines risk as small, value-aligned steps rather than dramatic leaps.
- She argues microdosing bravery nourishes resilience and meaningful action over time.
Speak Up In Small Steps
- Do practice microdosing bravery by speaking up when you witness harm instead of being a passive bystander.
- Use small acts of voice and accountability to build momentum toward social change.
Algorithms Fuel Polarization
- Kristen Lee links polarization to algorithms that amplify antagonism and drown out research-driven solutions.
- She highlights the need for empathy-focused discourse and evidence-based interventions over shaming.
