Hold Up…

Hold Up…

There is so much going on in our world. We are still in a pandemic, resignations are happening everywhere and the list goes on. Many employees are expected to go back to work as if everything is normal. It is not. Many employees are expected to perform and push...
Let’s openly discuss secondary trauma…

Let’s openly discuss secondary trauma…

The development of secondary traumatic stress is recognized as a common occupational hazard for professionals working with traumatized children. Studies show that from 6% to 26% of therapists working with traumatized populations, and up to 50% of child welfare...
Put Some Respect on their Names

Put Some Respect on their Names

Last summer, I had a conversation with one of my mentors who happens to be a Reverend and therapist about the importance of an intergenerational perspective. I was reminded of this conversation as I read, Sisters of the Yam by bell hooks. Many of our foremothers and...
Virtual Therapy or Nah?

Virtual Therapy or Nah?

As pandemic restrictions loosen, in-person activities are resuming, including service appointments such as therapy. This has many people wondering which therapy format will be best for them. If you are questioning effectiveness, virtual therapy works. If you are...
Do it for the Culture?

Do it for the Culture?

Now don’t get me wrong, the phrase is still catchy and cues a sense of pride. However, do we know when doing it for the culture goes wrong? Sometimes this phrase can be heavy and comes with a pressure to execute. “Do it for the culture” can be mistaken as the...