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

By: Alexis Fredrick-Bouy
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...
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Using Culturally Informed Approaches to Support Clients with Stress

By: Alexis Fredrick-Bouy
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...
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Comprehensive Guide to Online CEs for Counselors

By: Sharea Farmer, LCSW
April 9, 2025
Comprehensive Guide to Online CEs for Counselors In the dynamic field of counseling, continuous professional development is essential. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) play a crucial role in this ongoing learning...
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Healing Starts With Us: Managing Stress As a Mental Health Professional

By: Alexis Fredrick-Bouy
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,...
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Ethical Importance of Managing Vicarious Trauma: For Mental Health Professionals

By: Alexis Fredrick-Bouy
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...
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Honoring Women’s History Month

By: Alexis Fredrick-Bouy
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...
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Regaining Your Power from “They”: Key Strategies for Authentic Living

By: Sharea Farmer, LCSW
March 4, 2025
How often do you find yourself worrying about what “they” think? That mysterious, faceless “they” can hold immense power over our lives, influencing decisions and chipping away at our confidence....
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Understanding the Influence of “They”: A Dive into Social Dynamics

By: Sharea Farmer, LCSW
February 25, 2025
Have you ever caught yourself hesitating before making a decision, wondering, What will they think? That ambiguous “they” holds an incredible amount of power in our lives—shaping our choices, behaviors,...
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Understanding “They”: A Deep Dive into Social Perceptions

By: Sharea Farmer, LCSW
February 18, 2025
Have you ever found yourself caught up in the elusive "they"? You know, they who are always watching, judging, or whispering about your every move? The idea of "they" is...
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The Invisible Wounds: How Unresolved Trauma Impacts Our Lives

By: Sharea Farmer, LCSW
February 11, 2025
When most people hear the word “trauma,” they think of singular, life-altering events like war, disasters, or assault. But trauma can also stem from ongoing situations like childhood neglect, bullying,...
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