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Below are upcoming and past events!
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Understanding Microaggressions: How to Be Culturally Supportive of Your Employees
How does an employer handle today’s cultural environment to ensure positive diversity and productivity? Watch this timely webinar on microaggressions in the workplace and how to avoid them. As an employer, you will learn how to handle today’s cultural environment to ensure positive diversity and productivity. I share the psychological impacts of Microaggressions, how they show up in the workplace, best ways to eliminate them and how to be culturally supportive of employees. I also shared ways to create a more inclusive workplace environment and steps to take to ensure diversity for a sound business.
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Wednesday, July 1st at Noon me and my colleagues shared our stories and experiences with racism. We discussed our different stories.
We shared our black experiences in a safe space. We answered questions from the audience and provided suggestions going forward in the face of ongoing racial injustice with the hope for long-term change to create a better future. If you missed it, replay coming soon! |
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The Clinicans of Color happy hour was hosted by Frantzces Lys, MSW, Sabeen Shaiq, LCSW with DJ Chevez and myself. We had a jammed packed night full of trivia, games, networking and opportunities for joint ventures. Prizes were given away to the trivia and game winners. We took the time to have fun, connect and check in on each other. |
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Entrepreneurs wear a lot of different hats. This can result in burnout and negatively impact your relationships, business, physical, emotional, spiritual, social and mental health. On Thursday, May 7th, I shared ways to target self-care specifically to your needs and how to access for burnout. |
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> How do you find the balance between remaining productive, remaining creative, and practicing self-care when life is upside down?
> How do you manage the rising feelings of anxiety as a result of uncertainties and chronic stress? > But, most importantly, how do you restore hope? On Thursday, April 23rd, I was part of a conversation with Frantzcez Lys, MSW and Sabeen Shaiq, LCSW about how to implement the proper balance to ease anxieties and how to promote balance through a holistic lens so to persevere through this pandemic even better than when it started. |
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On Tuesday, April 21st, I was part of a discussion for singles in the in quarantine to help them transform and renew their mind! Leave feeling encouraged, equipped and empowered. Click below to RSVP and download the FREE resource guide! |
For Black Maternal Health Week, I discussed the benefits of going to therapy after an Ectopic Pregnancy.
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The Association of Black Psychologists, Temple University Chapter hosted their annual panel discussion on Career Options for Psychology majors on Thursday, February 27th at Anderson Hall.
The panel discussion was about what lead the panelists to the field, dealing with racism and sexism and life lessons they would like to share with the next generation of young black professionals going into the field. I was honored to speak about my experience as a licensed professional counselor and member of higher academia, my view on mental health and its importance. |
I had the distinct pleasure of being a keynote speaker at the first annual Black Author Book Drive on Saturday, February 22nd. It was amazing to have met so many talented black authors ranging from children to teenagers to adult, self-published authors. I was also able to vend and interact with the community that came out to participate in such a wonderful event.
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Only Elite Matters has an event series, "The Funeral" where themes rooted in mental health and mental illness are explored through art and music. The setting was full of community. I was truly inspired as a guest speak around breaking the stigma connected to mental health and mental illnesses. For more information about OEMatters, go to oematters.com/
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Self-Care Sunday
Did you know that Sunday Night Blues is a real thing?
Sunday anxiety, panic or depression is called the Sunday Night Blues. Around 62% of people experience Sunday blues regularly. Women are almost twice as likely to dread Monday's than men. People get anxious about returning to work, its environment, their commute and responsibilities. Sleep is also affected. The blues starts around 4 pm, according to research.
Come to this workshop to escape the Sunday Night Blues!!!!
Self-Care Sunday
Did you know that Sunday Night Blues is a real thing?
Sunday anxiety, panic or depression is called the Sunday Night Blues. Around 62% of people experience Sunday blues regularly. Women are almost twice as likely to dread Monday's than men. People get anxious about returning to work, its environment, their commute and responsibilities. Sleep is also affected. The blues starts around 4 pm, according to research.
Come to this workshop to escape the Sunday Night Blues!!!!
Methods to Combat Stress and Anxiety Through Mindfulness
Join us for an amazing workshop on Methods to Combat Stress and Anxiety through Mindfulness. Discussion includes the ways stress and anxiety impacts one's mental, emotional and physical health with practical tools to manage it all.
Whether you're experiencing stress, anxiety or both, come learn how practicing mindfulness can help you in your every day life!