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Yesterday, I completed the final part of the training requirement to be certified to provide Domestic Violence Intervention Treatment (DVIT). DVIT provides intervention to perpetrators of domestic violence, which is an essential part of DV treatment. DVIT covers many areas, including family conflict, the impact of DV on children, relationship issues, anger issues, communication, etc. When passing legislation for DVIT, Representative Roger Goodman stated, "When effective, domestic violence intervention programs...can help reduce recidivism, stop generational cycles of abuse, support victim safety, and help provide offenders a path back to society and family." That is the goal!!! Ending violence and healing generational cycles of abuse.

Everyone deserves relationships free of abuse!

National Domestic Violence Hotline 800.799.SAFE (7233)

I have the pleasure of partnering with and leading the Mental Health Collaborative. The Mental Health Collaborative is part of the Burien Collaborative, which is a collective group of organizations, businesses, and community partners that meet to share resources, create community, and discuss ways we can better serve our community. The includes , , , , , and many others.

The Mental Health Collaborative is for all mental health counselors and therapists who serve or are connected to the Burien and greater Highline Service area. We want this time to be a safe and supportive space for each other to build community and promote wellness for ourselves.

If you’re a local mental health therapist looking for community, we welcome you! Feel free to reach out for more information.

July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month. This year's theme is: Be the Source for Better Health: Improving Health Outcomes Through Our Cultures, Communities, and Connections.

This month and every month, we strive to bring awareness to the unique challenges that racial and ethnic minorities in the United States face when it comes to mental illness.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

It's time to shatter the silence. This month, and every month, let's start more conversations about mental health. Let's normalize seeking help and explore new ways to care for our mental well-being.

Here are a few ways to prioritize your mental health today:

1. Practice mindfulness
2. Connect with community
3. Rest
4. Move your body
6. Acknowledge your feelings
7. Eat a balanced meal
8. Take breaks
9. Create boundaries
10. Go to therapy

I’m a proud Therapy Fund Provider! The Therapy Fund Foundation provides 8 FREE therapy sessions to Black community members in Washington State.

Mindfulness means living in the present moment. How can you practice mindfulness today? How can you bring awareness to your thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment? Take a moment today to slow down and practice mindfulness.

I had the pleasure of being part of an article, "New Teachers, New Narrative: A Model for Growing Community Wellness," in the University of Washington's "Advancing Educational Justice" publication.

My Brother's Teacher is an organization at UW that aims to increase the number of Black & Brown young men in the early learning workforce. They also provide these scholars with access to mental health resources. As the clinical therapist for this program, I get to engage in real-life conversations about mental health, imposter syndrome, racial trauma, community wellness, navigating the stigma around therapy, and so much more with these scholars. Thank you, My Brother’s Teacher for your work, and Alice Skipton, for capturing the voices & hearts behind this work.

Please take a moment to check out the publication. You won't be disappointed!

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2023-2024 Advancing Educational Justice: Thriving Generations Advancing Educational Justice is the flagship annual publication of the University of Washington College of Education, highlighting its innovative research, bes

Happy Holidays!