Author: Alexis Fredrick-Bouy

Holding Space for Him: Addressing Men’s Mental Health

May 30, 2025
When we talk about mental health, especially in BIPOC communities, men’s experiences are often overlooked or shrouded in silence. Masculinity shaped by culture, trauma, and survival frequently collides with vulnerability,...

Pride, Power, and Presence: Celebrating Pride in the Black Mental Health Community

May 29, 2025
June marks Pride Month, a time of celebration, reflection, and visibility for LGBTQIA+ communities across the globe. For Black mental health professionals, Pride is more than parades and rainbows; it...

From Pregnancy to Postpartum: ASWB-Approved Training for Maternal Mental Health Care

May 1, 2025
Maternal mental health is a vital aspect of overall well-being, not only for birthing individuals but also for their families and communities. As mental health professionals, including social workers and...

Mental Health Month Is for Us Too: Reclaiming Rest and Joy as BIPOC Mental Health Providers

April 23, 2025
Every May, Mental Health Month offers a dedicated time to spotlight mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and promote access to care. For many, it’s an invitation to reflect, advocate, and...

Supporting Survivors Starts with You: ASWB-Approved Continuing Education for Social Workers

April 10, 2025
Sexual assault remains a pervasive and deeply traumatic issue affecting individuals across all backgrounds. As social workers and mental health professionals, we are often among the first to hear these...

Using Culturally Informed Approaches to Support Clients with Stress

April 10, 2025
In today’s diverse and rapidly changing world, stress is a near-universal experience—but how individuals experience and respond to stress is profoundly shaped by culture. For social workers and mental health...

Healing Starts With Us: Managing Stress As a Mental Health Professional

April 1, 2025
April is Stress Awareness Month, a dedicated time for mental health professionals to acknowledge the pervasive impact of stress on mental and physical well-being. As frontline caregivers, therapists, and counselors,...

Ethical Importance of Managing Vicarious Trauma: For Mental Health Professionals

March 18, 2025
As MHPs [mental health professionals], we are faithful helpers; we help others heal from trauma. But what do we do when this work takes an emotional toll on us? This includes vicarious...

Honoring Women’s History Month

March 5, 2025
To every BIPOC woman and femme in the mental health field: You are history in the making. Your work, your voice, and your existence within these systems is part of...

It’s Not “Picky Eating”

February 4, 2025
Understanding ARFID in the BIPOC Community Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is often misunderstood and underdiagnosed, especially in Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. While eating disorders have...