We made it y'all! Season 3 is a wrap. In this episode we discuss what episodes we liked during the season and some current events. We will miss you all over the summer. Enjoy and Thank you for all your support. See ya for Season 4! 

We made it y'all! Season 3 is a wrap. In this episode we discuss what episodes we liked during the season and some current events. We will miss you all over the summer. Enjoy and Thank you for all your support. See ya for Season 4!

Season 3 It's A Wrap!!

Although May was Mental Health Awareness Month we wanted to continue the discussions into June. For this episode we wanted to focus on the importance of Mental Health for Black Men. So we spoke to Arron Muller aka King A who is the chief operating officer and a therapist at Life Matters Psychological Services, LLC along with his wife Dr. Trudy-Ann Gayle. Arron is also a school social worker and an adjunct professor at Adelphi University School of Social Work. In 2021, Aaron became the chief executive officer of Modify Wellness Inc, a nonprofit aimed at providing resources and education about mental illness in the black community. King A has been all over the place encouraging and creating space for wellness for black men. He's been featured in Black Enterprise, Huffington Post and as the resident therapist on Black Ink Crew. In the episode we spoke about the directory he created called searchblackmaletherapists.com. You can also follow him on ig @theblack_therapist. 

Although May was Mental Health Awareness Month we wanted to continue the discussions into June. For this episode we wanted to focus on the importance of Mental Health for Black Men. So we spoke to Arron Muller aka King A who is the chief operating officer and a therapist at Life Matters Psychological Services, LLC along with his wife Dr. Trudy-Ann Gayle. Arron is also a school social worker and an adjunct professor at Adelphi University School of Social Work. In 2021, Aaron became the chief executive officer of Modify Wellness Inc, a nonprofit aimed at providing resources and education about mental illness in the black community.  King A has been all over the place encouraging and creating space for wellness for black men. He's been featured in Black Enterprise, Huffington Post and as the resident therapist on Black Ink Crew.  In the episode we spoke about the directory he created called <a href="http://searchblackmaletherapists.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">searchblackmaletherapists.com</a>. You can also follow him on ig @theblack_therapist.

Black Men and Mental Health

Hey y'all Hey!! We have another episode addressing holistic ways to address our mental health for this Mental Health Awareness Month. Mindfulness is important and anyone can do it. So for this episode we spoke with  Ebony or Queen E, the founder of Ebony’s Mindful Moves. Queen E harnesses almost 15 years of social work experience ranging from in home family therapy, college success work and mentoring. As an impactful and passionate leader in social work, Ebony realizes that striking a healthy school- work-life balance is an ongoing journey. Almost 3 years ago, she launched Ebony’s Mindful Moves – a black affirming space where mindfulness practices such as meditation, selfcare, community care and positive affirmations are prioritized. Ebony’s goal is to embed healthy and mindful language, thoughts and feelings into the everyday moves of young men and women. Like many organizations during the pandemic, Mindful Moves pivoted to virtual services. This pivot lead to the prioritizing of community care via hosting free weekly community meditations and creating wellness products that have been shipped throughout the U.S. and Canada!Wellness is important and it is imperative that not only do we address our body but we focus on our mind as well. Please follow Queen E on ig @ebonysmindfulmoves!*We apologize for any sound issues. The internets was trying to block our greatness!*

Hey y'all Hey!! We have another episode addressing holistic ways to address our mental health for this Mental Health Awareness Month. Mindfulness is important and anyone can do it. So for this episode we spoke with  Ebony or Queen E, the founder of Ebony’s Mindful Moves. Queen E harnesses almost 15 years of social work experience ranging from in home family therapy, college success work and mentoring. As an impactful and passionate leader in social work, Ebony realizes that striking a healthy school- work-life balance is an ongoing journey. Almost 3 years ago, she launched Ebony’s Mindful Moves – a black affirming space where mindfulness practices such as meditation, selfcare, community care and positive affirmations are prioritized. Ebony’s goal is to embed healthy and mindful language, thoughts and feelings into the everyday moves of young men and women. Like many organizations during the pandemic, Mindful Moves pivoted to virtual services. This pivot lead to the prioritizing of community care via hosting free weekly community meditations and creating wellness products that have been shipped throughout the U.S. and Canada! Wellness is important and it is imperative that not only do we address our body but we focus on our mind as well. Please follow Queen E on ig @ebonysmindfulmoves! *We apologize for any sound issues. The internets was trying to block our greatness!*

Mindfulness in Social Work Practice

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and as a result we wanted to discuss ways to cope with the stress of life and the various things we experience every day. There are so many modalities and theories used to address mental health concerns and many of them are using mindfulness and other holistic approaches to help guide and further the effects of treatment. In this episode we speak to Katiuscia Gray also known as Queen K. Queen K is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, certified yoga teacher (200hr) and psychotherapist. She graduated from Adelphi University in 2006 with an M.S.W. in Social Work and received a yoga certification in 2018. In 2019, she became a certified clinical child and adolescent anxiety treatment professional (CCATP-CA).She is the owner of Mind Meets Movement Counseling Services, an integrative health practice in Lynbrook, New York that focuses on individuals, children, families, adolescents, young adults and adults. She and her team utilize unique and creative methods to help clients get the most out of their sessions, linking mind and body in the process.Please follow Queen K on ig @mindmovemenths and don't forget to go on her website www.mindmovementscounseling.com to download the ebook for some great tips. 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and as a result we wanted to discuss ways to cope with the stress of life and the various things we experience every day. There are so many modalities and theories used to address mental health concerns and many of them are using mindfulness and other holistic approaches to help guide and further the effects of treatment.  In this episode we speak to Katiuscia Gray also known as Queen K. Queen K is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, certified yoga teacher (200hr) and psychotherapist. She graduated from Adelphi University in 2006 with an M.S.W. in Social Work and received a yoga certification in 2018. In 2019, she became a certified clinical child and adolescent anxiety treatment professional (CCATP-CA).She is the owner of Mind Meets Movement Counseling Services, an integrative health practice in Lynbrook, New York that focuses on individuals, children, families, adolescents, young adults and adults. She and her team utilize unique and creative methods to help clients get the most out of their sessions, linking mind and body in the process. Please follow Queen K on ig @mindmovemenths and don't forget to go on her website <a href="http://www.mindmovementscounseling.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mindmovementscounseling.com</a> to download the ebook for some great tips.

Holistic Approaches to Western Concepts

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. This is another difficult topic to discuss in many ways; however it is important for us to call attention to it. According to ChildHelp.org:Every year, more than 4 million referrals are made to child protection agencies involving more than 4.3 million children (a referral can include multiple children).The United States has one of the worst records among industrialized nations – losing on average 5 children every day to child abuse and neglect.In 2019 alone, state agencies found over 656,000 victims of child maltreatment.For this episode we spoke to Tabatha Ferrer aka Queen T  who is a Licensed Social Worker. She is a school social worker and the founder of The 4AIR Project, LLC. The mission of her organization is to curate mental health and wellness spaces for youth to be educated on mental health, become more aware of their wellness and learn skills to manage daily challenge. If you have questions about mandated reporting in your state usually each state offers a free training on mandated reporting. It is a hard call to make whether to call a case in or not however, we have to think of the safety of the child at all times. Thank you for listening to this episode. You can find Tabatha on IG @the4airproject. And as you all know you can follow us on IG @thequeensofsocialwork. 

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. This is another difficult topic to discuss in many ways; however it is important for us to call attention to it. According to <a href="http://ChildHelp.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChildHelp.org</a>:<ul><li>Every year, more than 4 million referrals are made to child protection agencies involving more than 4.3 million children (a referral can include multiple children).</li><li>The United States has one of the worst records among industrialized nations – losing on average 5 children every day to child abuse and neglect.</li><li>In 2019 alone, state agencies found over 656,000 victims of child maltreatment.</li></ul>For this episode we spoke to Tabatha Ferrer aka Queen T  who is a Licensed Social Worker. She is a school social worker and the founder of The 4AIR Project, LLC. The mission of her organization is to curate mental health and wellness spaces for youth to be educated on mental health, become more aware of their wellness and learn skills to manage daily challenge.  If you have questions about mandated reporting in your state usually each state offers a free training on mandated reporting. It is a hard call to make whether to call a case in or not however, we have to think of the safety of the child at all times.  Thank you for listening to this episode. You can find Tabatha on IG @the4airproject. And as you all know you can follow us on IG @thequeensofsocialwork.

School Social Work and Child Abuse

Hey Y'all Hey!!! We are back. First we want to thank you guys for your patience. We are so grateful that you  are still rocking with us. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!April is Sexual Assault Awareness month and we wanted to make sure we shared our experience coming from a medical social work standpoint. For this episode we spoke to Sandra Jordan, LCSW. Queen S is a  New York City Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience with individuals and families dealing with depression, grief, anxiety, trauma, abuse, etc.  In addition to her  private practice, she is also a senior supervisor in the Emergency Department and Victims Services Coordinator in a City Hospital.  In this role as Victims Services Coordinator, she  provides staff education on Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Elder abuse, Human trafficking and child abuse maltreatment/neglect.   Thank you Queen S for sharing with us your experience! We look forward to speaking with you again.  You all can follow Queen S on IG @sandramjordanlcsw. Resources discussed during the episode: *National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673*Ujima (The National Center of Violence Against Women in Black Communities): 1-844-77-UJIMA* Rain.org (online chatting online.rainn.org)*Safe Horizon Hotline: 1-800-621-HOPESafe Horizon Crime Victims Hotline: 1-866-689- HELP*You can go to your local Family Justice Center (Most states have them); In NY every borough has one. The Website is www1.nyc.gov/site/ocdv/programs/family-justice-centers.page. *In NYC- Mt. Sinai SAVI (212-423-2140) www.mountsinai.org/patient-care/service-areas/community-medicine/sexual-assault-and-violence-intervention-program-savi.Please know you can always go to your local hospital if you, a friend or a loved one was sexually assaulted. Please to speak with a social worker and they can also assist you in finding resources as well. Please be safe everyone! Thank you for listening. 

Hey Y'all Hey!!! We are back. First we want to thank you guys for your patience. We are so grateful that you  are still rocking with us. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! April is Sexual Assault Awareness month and we wanted to make sure we shared our experience coming from a medical social work standpoint. For this episode we spoke to Sandra Jordan, LCSW. Queen S is a  New York City Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience with individuals and families dealing with depression, grief, anxiety, trauma, abuse, etc.  In addition to her  private practice, she is also a senior supervisor in the Emergency Department and Victims Services Coordinator in a City Hospital.  In this role as Victims Services Coordinator, she  provides staff education on Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Elder abuse, Human trafficking and child abuse maltreatment/neglect.    Thank you Queen S for sharing with us your experience! We look forward to speaking with you again.  You all can follow Queen S on IG @sandramjordanlcsw.  Resources discussed during the episode:  *National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 *Ujima (The National Center of Violence Against Women in Black Communities): 1-844-77-UJIMA * <a href="http://Rain.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rain.org</a> (online chatting <a href="http://online.rainn.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">online.rainn.org</a>) *Safe Horizon Hotline: 1-800-621-HOPE Safe Horizon Crime Victims Hotline: 1-866-689- HELP *You can go to your local Family Justice Center (Most states have them); In NY every borough has one. The Website is <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/ocdv/programs/family-justice-centers.page" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www1.nyc.gov/site/ocdv/programs/family-justice-centers.page</a>.  *In NYC- Mt. Sinai SAVI (212-423-2140) <a href="http://www.mountsinai.org/patient-care/service-areas/community-medicine/sexual-assault-and-violence-intervention-program-savi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mountsinai.org/patient-care/service-areas/community-medicine/sexual-assault-and-violence-intervention-program-savi</a>. Please know you can always go to your local hospital if you, a friend or a loved one was sexually assaulted. Please to speak with a social worker and they can also assist you in finding resources as well.  Please be safe everyone! Thank you for listening.

Sexual Assault from the experience of a Medical Social Worker

In this session we are digging deep and discussing the difference between religion vs spirituality and how that can influence or inform our Social Work practice. For this we turn to Queen J aka Jirzia Blackman, LCSW-S. Queen J is the founder and CEO of a Counseling and Wellness Center located in San Antonio, Texas. She specializes in individual, couples and family therapy. She also loves teaching and mentoring future social workers; being a gatekeeper and giving back to the profession. Jirzia is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Supervisor, with over 17 years of experience. She obtained her Masters of Social Work at New York University Silver School of Social Work and Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Brooklyn College.  She is dedicated to serving diverse populations using holistic approaches specifically tailored to her clients needs. Mrs. Blackman has experience working with children/adolescents, adult men, women, couples, groups, and families; in a wide range of settings. From non-profits; working with children and families who were at-risk of placement providing individual, play, and family therapy; To hospital settings, with adults living with HIV/AIDS, providing them with support, resources and running a Spanish Speaking support group.  She worked with Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, providing crises intervention, and short-term therapy. She is also a certified Trauma professional, EMDR trained and certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy. You can follow Queen J on IG: @rhapsodycounseling_wellness. Take a listen and let us know what you think. You can reach us by email thequeensofsocialwork@gmail.com, on ig @thequeensofsocialwork and twitter @queensofswpod. Drop us a line! 

In this session we are digging deep and discussing the difference between religion vs spirituality and how that can influence or inform our Social Work practice. For this we turn to Queen J aka Jirzia Blackman, LCSW-S.  Queen J is the founder and CEO of a Counseling and Wellness Center located in San Antonio, Texas. She specializes in individual, couples and family therapy. She also loves teaching and mentoring future social workers; being a gatekeeper and giving back to the profession. Jirzia is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Supervisor, with over 17 years of experience. She obtained her Masters of Social Work at New York University Silver School of Social Work and Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Brooklyn College.  She is dedicated to serving diverse populations using holistic approaches specifically tailored to her clients needs. Mrs. Blackman has experience working with children/adolescents, adult men, women, couples, groups, and families; in a wide range of settings. From non-profits; working with children and families who were at-risk of placement providing individual, play, and family therapy; To hospital settings, with adults living with HIV/AIDS, providing them with support, resources and running a Spanish Speaking support group.  She worked with Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, providing crises intervention, and short-term therapy. She is also a certified Trauma professional, EMDR trained and certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy.  You can follow Queen J on IG: @rhapsodycounseling_wellness.  Take a listen and let us know what you think. You can reach us by email thequeensofsocialwork@gmail.com, on ig @thequeensofsocialwork and twitter @queensofswpod. Drop us a line!

Religion and Social Work

Its Season 3!!! Yes we made it to Season 3 and we are so grateful to you all for listening. We want to start off by wishing you all a Happy New Year!  This time can be stressful for some people because a new year has started and sometimes we didn't get to accomplish all of our goals from 2021. Some people feel stuck because we are 2 years deep into COVID without a relief in sight. Or others may be contending with feeling stuck at work, in relationships and within ourselves. In this episode we speak with Tiyanna Washington about "Getting Unstuck". Tiyanna Washington is a NYC based Licensed Social Worker and  Founder &amp; CEO of Tspeaksnyc, LLC-a business dedicated to bringing mental health and wellness programming to young girls and women in undeserved parts of the city. She discusses her work with young women, her personal experience of feeling stuck and how she helps herself and clients with getting unstuck. You can follow Queen T bka Tspeaks on instagram at tspeaksnyc. Listen to the episode for Queen T's tips for getting unstuck and also look at our IG page because we list them out. Tell us what you think. Thank you for listening!!!

Its Season 3!!! Yes we made it to Season 3 and we are so grateful to you all for listening. We want to start off by wishing you all a Happy New Year!  This time can be stressful for some people because a new year has started and sometimes we didn't get to accomplish all of our goals from 2021. Some people feel stuck because we are 2 years deep into COVID without a relief in sight. Or others may be contending with feeling stuck at work, in relationships and within ourselves.  In this episode we speak with Tiyanna Washington about "Getting Unstuck". Tiyanna Washington is a NYC based Licensed Social Worker and  Founder &amp; CEO of Tspeaksnyc, LLC-a business dedicated to bringing mental health and wellness programming to young girls and women in undeserved parts of the city. She discusses her work with young women, her personal experience of feeling stuck and how she helps herself and clients with getting unstuck.  You can follow Queen T bka Tspeaks on instagram at tspeaksnyc. Listen to the episode for Queen T's tips for getting unstuck and also look at our IG page because we list them out.  Tell us what you think. Thank you for listening!!!

Getting Unstuck

Happy New Year to you all!! Thank you so much for listening to us 2021. We truly appreciate your support. You all motivate us to keep going! We want to wish you many blessings and success in 2022. With that said Season 2 is A WRAP!!! We'll see you all for Season 3 dropping in February. 

Happy New Year to you all!! Thank you so much for listening to us 2021. We truly appreciate your support. You all motivate us to keep going! We want to wish you many blessings and success in 2022.  With that said Season 2 is A WRAP!!! We'll see you all for Season 3 dropping in February.

Season 2 Wrap Up

Happy Holidays everyone!!! In this episode we wanted to to keep it light and discuss some of the things we enjoy. Hopefully you all enjoy this episode. Can't wait to hear  from you all in the New Year. Please be safe and thank you for listening!!!

Happy Holidays everyone!!! In this episode we wanted to to keep it light and discuss some of the things we enjoy. Hopefully you all enjoy this episode. Can't wait to hear  from you all in the New Year. Please be safe and thank you for listening!!!

Guilty Pleasures

“Afro-Caribbean American Social Workers sharing our first hand experiences in the field. Laugh, cry and learn with us!”

The last few episodes have been a little heavy. And that's ok that's life right? In our last episode we discussed why the holidays can be difficult for some people. So for this episode we wanted to talk about the the joys and the traditions of the holidays. Our guest for this episode is Queen E.  Ellen Daniel is a Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist holding a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Temple University School of Pharmacy. We discuss  with Queen E her holiday preparation and her traditions from her Southern roots. Come laugh with us. There was a lot of laughing in this episode lol. And think about the traditions you still participate in and the new ones you've created. Thanks for listening!!

The last few episodes have been a little heavy. And that's ok that's life right? In our last episode we discussed why the holidays can be difficult for some people. So for this episode we wanted to talk about the the joys and the traditions of the holidays.  Our guest for this episode is Queen E.  Ellen Daniel is a Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist holding a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Temple University School of Pharmacy. We discuss  with Queen E her holiday preparation and her traditions from her Southern roots.  Come laugh with us. There was a lot of laughing in this episode lol. And think about the traditions you still participate in and the new ones you've created. Thanks for listening!!

Traditions and Preparing for the Holidays

Holiday season is upon us and during this time many different emotions come up. Sometimes it's joy and happiness. Sometimes it's grief and sadness. Whatever the emotion the holidays are an important in our lives and if you have experienced loss it can be a trigger. In this episode we are talking to Queen J bka Joi Britt. Queen J is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker born &amp; raised in Bronx, NY. She is the owner &amp; therapist of Life Intentionally Psychotherapy Services LCSW PLLC where she mostly works with women of color on concerns such as anxiety, relationships, family and work trauma. Joi is also the host of The Joi of Social Work Podcast where she discusses her life after loss and the importance of mental health wellness for Communities of Color.Please follow Queen J on instagram at @thejoiofsocialwork and @lifeintentionallypsychotherapy. 

Holiday season is upon us and during this time many different emotions come up. Sometimes it's joy and happiness. Sometimes it's grief and sadness. Whatever the emotion the holidays are an important in our lives and if you have experienced loss it can be a trigger.  In this episode we are talking to Queen J bka Joi Britt. Queen J is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker born &amp; raised in Bronx, NY. She is the owner &amp; therapist of Life Intentionally Psychotherapy Services LCSW PLLC where she mostly works with women of color on concerns such as anxiety, relationships, family and work trauma. Joi is also the host of The Joi of Social Work Podcast where she discusses her life after loss and the importance of mental health wellness for Communities of Color. Please follow Queen J on instagram at @thejoiofsocialwork and @lifeintentionallypsychotherapy.

Love, Loss & the Holidays

In this episode we discuss Healthcare and better health outcomes for "communities of color".  We interview King Kai aka Kai Smith of Better Urban Health . The Collaborative for Better Urban Health (dba Better Urban Health) is an aspiring New York State Health Home care management agency focused on addressing: Healthcare Coordination LiteracyStandard Of Care ElevationConnection To Quality CareYou can find more information about Better Urban Health at betterurbanhealth.com. You can find them on facebook and instagram @betterurbanhealth and on twitter @burbanhealth. 

In this episode we discuss Healthcare and better health outcomes for "communities of color".  We interview King Kai aka Kai Smith of Better Urban Health . The Collaborative for Better Urban Health (dba Better Urban Health) is an aspiring New York State Health Home care management agency focused on addressing: <ol><li>Healthcare Coordination Literacy</li><li>Standard Of Care Elevation</li><li>Connection To Quality Care</li></ol>You can find more information about Better Urban Health at <a href="http://www.betterurbanhealth.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">betterurbanhealth.com</a>. You can find them on facebook and instagram @betterurbanhealth and on twitter @burbanhealth.

Better Urban Health

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and we wanted to discuss cancer and what does the black and brown community need to know. We have two fabulous  Queens who work in Research and Public Health/Education.Queen K is a native of Queens, New York and has been working in the oncology field for over 8 years. With a background in clinical research and public health, she is passionate about cancer health disparities and health education. She currently works at an academic institution in New York City in community outreach and engagement. Dr. Stacia Nicholson is a scientist by birth and practice. She is a professionally trained toxicologist and researcher, who received her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Toxicology from St. John’s University and has her Doctorate in Pharmaceutical Science from St. John’s as well. She is the founder of aliquotthesciencespot.com  where she simplifies scientific topics for the everyday person.  You can find Dr. Nicholson on ig @aliquotthesciencespot. Resources:Dr. Hadiyah Green who is doing valuable cancer research for women of color- her cancer research foundation is Oralee.org, she’s also on facebook and IG @oraleeorg. American Cancer Society (ACS) provides information and referrals to numerous education, community and patient support services, including financial assistance and transportation programs. To reach your local ACS, contact the national office at 800.227.2345. CancerCare provides limited financial assistance for homecare, childcare and transportation.800-813-HOPE (4673). Living beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) Grants can be used for living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utilities, and transportation.  Grants will range from $500 - $1,000 depending on the applicant’s circumstances and as funding allows. Please note that grants cannot be used to cover medical expenses. Contact number (855) 807-6386.African American Breast Cancer Alliance is a non-profit out of Minneapolis that offers education and survivor support groups(aabcainc.org). Sisters Network Inc out of Texas offers grief and bereavement groups sistersnetworkinc.org.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and we wanted to discuss cancer and what does the black and brown community need to know. We have two fabulous  Queens who work in Research and Public Health/Education. Queen K is a native of Queens, New York and has been working in the oncology field for over 8 years. With a background in clinical research and public health, she is passionate about cancer health disparities and health education. She currently works at an academic institution in New York City in community outreach and engagement. Dr. Stacia Nicholson is a scientist by birth and practice. She is a professionally trained toxicologist and researcher, who received her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Toxicology from St. John’s University and has her Doctorate in Pharmaceutical Science from St. John’s as well. She is the founder of <a href="http://aliquotthesciencespot.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">aliquotthesciencespot.com</a> where she simplifies scientific topics for the everyday person.  You can find Dr. Nicholson on ig @aliquotthesciencespot. Resources: Dr. Hadiyah Green who is doing valuable cancer research for women of color- her cancer research foundation is <a href="http://Oralee.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oralee.org</a>, she’s also on facebook and IG @oraleeorg. <a href="https://www.cancer.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Cancer Society (ACS)</a> provides information and referrals to numerous education, community and patient support services, including financial assistance and transportation programs. To reach your local ACS, contact the national office at 800.227.2345. <a href="http://www.cancercare.org/financial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CancerCare</a> provides limited financial assistance for homecare, childcare and transportation.800-813-HOPE (4673). Living beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) Grants can be used for living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utilities, and transportation.  Grants will range from $500 - $1,000 depending on the applicant’s circumstances and as funding allows. Please note that grants cannot be used to cover medical expenses. Contact number (855) 807-6386.African American Breast Cancer Alliance is a non-profit out of Minneapolis that offers education and survivor support groups(<a href="http://aabcainc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">aabcainc.org</a>). Sisters Network Inc out of Texas offers grief and bereavement groups <a href="http://www.sistersnetworkinc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sistersnetworkinc.org</a>.

Let's Talk Cancer

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month here in the United States and today we will be talking about what it is and  what we can do to stop it. We’ll be sharing some resources for you to use or pass on to someone you may know.  This is a sensitive subject and it may trigger some of you. Please feel free to skip this episode or skip parts that may be hard to hear. Unfortunately domestic violence is one of the social ills that spans all across the world and this will be an ongoing discussion. We have a responsibility to share with you what we know so that if you or someone you know has this experience they can seek support. According to the World Health Organization, about 1 in 3 women worldwide have been subjected to either physical and or sexual intimate partner violence in their lifetime. According to the U.S Centers for Disease Control 1 in 7 men will experience physical violence by their intimate partner at some point during their lifetime and about 1 in 6 men will experience sexual violence in their lifetime. We haven’t really spoken in depth about sexual violence here on the show, but we will and this will be an ongoing conversation.Our guest Queens S is a Licensed  Clinical Social Worker who has over 10 years of experience in the field of Social Work supporting survivors of trauma through an anti-racist and anti-oppression lens. Queen S is an expert in training development and facilitation, curriculum design and career development coaching, all grounded in an understanding of the network of social supports provided by New York City for people who have experienced homelessness, poverty and other trauma. Resources: Safe Horizon Domestic violence hotline (NYC): 1-800-621–HOPE (4673)Family Justice Centers in all 5 boroughs (https://www1.nyc.gov/site/ocdv/programs/family-justice-centers.page)VIP - Violence Intervention Program (VIP) Mujeres- Latinx (https://www.vipmujeres.org/)Turning Point- Muslim Women (https://tpny.org/)HotPeachPages. NetNational Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.799.SAFE (7233)

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month here in the United States and today we will be talking about what it is and  what we can do to stop it. We’ll be sharing some resources for you to use or pass on to someone you may know.  This is a sensitive subject and it may trigger some of you. Please feel free to skip this episode or skip parts that may be hard to hear. Unfortunately domestic violence is one of the social ills that spans all across the world and this will be an ongoing discussion. We have a responsibility to share with you what we know so that if you or someone you know has this experience they can seek support. According to the World Health Organization, about 1 in 3 women worldwide have been subjected to either physical and or sexual intimate partner violence in their lifetime. According to the U.S Centers for Disease Control 1 in 7 men will experience physical violence by their intimate partner at some point during their lifetime and about 1 in 6 men will experience sexual violence in their lifetime. We haven’t really spoken in depth about sexual violence here on the show, but we will and this will be an ongoing conversation. Our guest Queens S is a Licensed  Clinical Social Worker who has over 10 years of experience in the field of Social Work supporting survivors of trauma through an anti-racist and anti-oppression lens. Queen S is an expert in training development and facilitation, curriculum design and career development coaching, all grounded in an understanding of the network of social supports provided by New York City for people who have experienced homelessness, poverty and other trauma. Resources: <ul><li>Safe Horizon Domestic violence hotline (NYC): 1-800-621–HOPE (4673)</li><li>Family Justice Centers in all 5 boroughs (<a href="https://www1.nyc.gov/site/ocdv/programs/family-justice-centers.page" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www1.nyc.gov/site/ocdv/programs/family-justice-centers.page</a>)</li><li>VIP - Violence Intervention Program (VIP) Mujeres- Latinx (<a href="https://www.vipmujeres.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.vipmujeres.org/</a>)</li><li>Turning Point- Muslim Women (<a href="https://tpny.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tpny.org/</a>)</li><li>HotPeachPages. Net</li><li>National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.799.SAFE (7233)</li></ul>

The Cycle of Domestic Violence

In this episode we stroll down memory land and discuss a few of the many cases we have dealt with in our careers. We are sure we will have a part 2, 3, 4.....because if you work in social work you know we have stories for days. Although we laugh and joke about some of the cases we have encountered, there are some serious topics discussed here. This maybe triggering for some so please listen with caution.  If you need to please check out these resources:If you or anyone who may be suffering from stress, anxiety, depression or grief you/they are not alone. If you live in the NYC area you can call 1-888-NYC-WELL or text NYCwell at 66173.  You can also call SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration) national helpline at 1-800-662-HELP(4357) or NAMI ( National Alliance on Mental Illness) Helpline at 1-800-950-6264 Monday to Friday 10a-8p EST.

In this episode we stroll down memory land and discuss a few of the many cases we have dealt with in our careers. We are sure we will have a part 2, 3, 4.....because if you work in social work you know we have stories for days.  Although we laugh and joke about some of the cases we have encountered, there are some serious topics discussed here. This maybe triggering for some so please listen with caution.  If you need to please check out these resources: If you or anyone who may be suffering from stress, anxiety, depression or grief you/they are not alone. If you live in the NYC area you can call 1-888-NYC-WELL or text NYCwell at 66173.  You can also call SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration) national helpline at 1-800-662-HELP(4357) or NAMI ( National Alliance on Mental Illness) Helpline at 1-800-950-6264 Monday to Friday 10a-8p EST.

Memorable Cases

On this episode we’ll share our personal experiences with COVID19, how it’s affected our practice as social workers and what it’s been like surviving COVID. Resources: *For the latest information about COVID, testing, vaccine and more please visit cdc.gov. *FEMA is now willing/ able to pay families up to $7k to help cover funeral costs for COVID victims. The federal assistance will be limited to a maximum financial amount of $7,000 per funeral, with a maximum of $35,500 per application for multiple funerals of other family members after Jan. 20, 2020.*There’s a grassroots organization called Marked By COVID which is a movement to collect stories of people who have been impacted by COVID-19 and inspire safer public health. * If you know anyone who may be suffering from COVID-related stress, anxiety, depression or grief they are not alone. If they live in the NYC area they can call 1-888-NYC-WELL or text NYCwell at 66173.  They can also call SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration) national helpline at 1-800-662-HELP(4357) or NAMI ( National Alliance on Mental Health Helpline at 1-800-950-6264 Monday to Friday 10a-8p EST.

On this episode we’ll share our personal experiences with COVID19, how it’s affected our practice as social workers and what it’s been like surviving COVID. Resources: *For the latest information about COVID, testing, vaccine and more please visit <a href="http://cdc.gov" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cdc.gov</a>. *FEMA is now willing/ able to pay families up to $7k to help cover funeral costs for COVID victims. The federal assistance will be limited to a maximum financial amount of $7,000 per funeral, with a maximum of $35,500 per application for multiple funerals of other family members after Jan. 20, 2020. *There’s a grassroots organization called Marked By COVID which is a movement to collect stories of people who have been impacted by COVID-19 and inspire safer public health. * If you know anyone who may be suffering from COVID-related stress, anxiety, depression or grief they are not alone. If they live in the NYC area they can call 1-888-NYC-WELL or text NYCwell at 66173.  They can also call SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration) national helpline at 1-800-662-HELP(4357) or NAMI ( National Alliance on Mental Health Helpline at 1-800-950-6264 Monday to Friday 10a-8p EST.

Surviving Covid 

We are back  for Season 2.  Did you miss us? Well we missed you all! Join us this season as  we cover more of our experience in the field of Social Work, relationships, loss and everything in between. 

We are back  for Season 2.  Did you miss us? Well we missed you all! Join us this season as  we cover more of our experience in the field of Social Work, relationships, loss and everything in between.

Intro to Season 2

Hi Guys!!!  This a bonus episode where we discuss obtaining our social work licenses. We discussed how we prepared, the qualifications to obtain your license and much more. Thank you to one of our Listeners for suggesting this topic. Hope you all are enjoying your summer!!   

Hi Guys!!!  This a bonus episode where we discuss obtaining our social work licenses. We discussed how we prepared, the qualifications to obtain your license and much more. Thank you to one of our Listeners for suggesting this topic. Hope you all are enjoying your summer!!

Listener's Choice

We did guys!! Please listen as we wrap up season one. We discuss our favorite episodes and our plans for the summer. Tune in and enjoy your summer!! Season Two loading.....

We did guys!! Please listen as we wrap up season one. We discuss our favorite episodes and our plans for the summer. Tune in and enjoy your summer!!  Season Two loading.....

It's A Wrap!

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