SD Relational Wellness

Click the link in my bio to find 44 Mental Health Resources for Black People Trying to Survive in this Country. Inclusivity and Cultural Sensitivity is CRUCIAL in the therapeutic process. Please make sure you find someone who is an ally and can appropriately assist in your healing.

Addressing Anti-Blackness On Campus Webinar. This would be great for all therapists, supervisors, educators and law enforcement officers. I’ve already registered! If you’re interested in joining me, click the link in my bio.

I would like to introduce you to Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum. She is an African-American Psychologist who holds the American Psychological Association’s (APA) highest honor, The Award for Outstanding Lifetime Contribution to Psychology. She is a thought-leader, professor and researcher in the areas of racial identity development, and race in education. Her list of accomplishments are endless. Her work has helped to shape me into the the clinician that I am today. I was introduce...d to her research article on Racial Identity Development as a young psychology student during my undergraduate years, and then again during my studies as a graduate student training to become a culturally-competent psychotherapist. Her powerful work stems from her experience as a Black woman, researcher, educator, and mother. I’ve included her Ted Talk at Stanford University titled, Am I Black Because I Drank Chocolate Milk? In my bio. Go ahead and educate yourself. :) See more

#BlackOutTuesday

Thank you to all my fellow Mental Health Workers who are passionately speaking up about the injustice affecting POC in this country. #BlackLivesMatter #FreedomForAll #EqualityForAll

If you’ve ever been curious about what number you are, you can find out tomorrow! The 6-week, virtual Enneagram class will begin tomorrow (Thursday May 7th) from 10:30am-11:30am. Pastor and Social Worker, Rev. Melissa Spence will guide us in understanding our spiritual gifts and understand how to relate better to those around us. Link to register in bio.

New Group Alert! Join us this Sunday from 11am-Noon as Pastor Tamara and I kick off our free, virtual 6-Week Grief Support Group. We will be covering readings from the wonderful book, It’s Ok That You’re Not Ok by author @refugeingrief Registration link in Bio. Or go to: FUMCSD.org to register. @firstchurchsd All are welcome to process grief during this strange and complex time.

Despite all the current uncertainty, let’s attempt to express gratitude for slowing down and focusing on things that bring us joy.

PSA: Considering others’ needs is still in our overall best interest.

Take a deep breath. Things will be ok if we continue to care for ourselves and our communities. #WeOverMe

Who wants to join me tomorrow for this lunch & learn? Registration open in my IG bio. Or, visit: https://www.fumcsd.org//1712097-2020-02-05-midday-gatheri/

QPR Suicide Prevention Training (Question, Persuade, Refer) took place yesterday. It was a packed house full of therapists, graduate students, community members and church staff. It was great to see so many people passionate about mental health.