Shrinks on Third

We're joined in this engaging episode by Dr. Jade Logan, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Chestnut Hill College. Dr. Logan lets us in on what it's like to teach cultural competence to young psychologists of varied races and backgrounds.

As part of training, psychologists work with Clinical Supervisors to guide them and encourage self-awareness. Supervision often includes difficult dialogue, and multi-cultural competence can be one of the most difficult but necessary topics to address. 

Come on in.

We're thrilled to introduce our new monthly feature and the two new co-hosts that are an integral part of it: Holly Sawyer, PhD, and Allison Gibbs, LCSW. We interviewed them at different points during Season 1 and for this feature we invited them to join us in dynamic, intersectional, not-so-clinical conversation. 

We're excited to have them join us and hope you find meaning and entertainment in our conversation. Reach out anytime. Your questions may be answered on an upcoming podcast.

It's our one-year podcasting anniversary! In this session, we share 3 tips under 3 minutes on various topics that may be of interest for self-care. We practiced talking spontaneously through our 3-minute tip topics which served as voice and thought practice, a break in more extended podcast talk, and personal self-care for us Shrinks. 

We share this session to offer a window into some of our process behind the scenes, and potentially to be helpful for your self-care as well.

The session in which we discuss Rape Culture with Arika Gold, a dedicated activist, and community organizer. The March to End Rape Culture (MTERC) is an annual event to raise awareness about issues related to rape culture and what is being done about it. The MTERC is a safe space for survivors and inclusive of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, and races. 

This year's March to End Rape Culture is Sat, September 28, 2019, from 11:00-2:30. Rain or Shine at Thomas Paine Plaza in Philly.

The session in which we discuss a meaningful approach to living called Radical Decency with its originator, Jeff Garson. Both Jeff and his wife Dale Garson, both Licensed Clinical Social Workers, are devoted to understanding and implementing Radical Decency.

Radical Decency = Decency to self, others, and the world - at all times, in every context and without exception.

The session in which Taylor Austin of the Women's Centers attended our Feminist Brunch to facilitate conversation about Reproductive Health. Her primary message was about the critical need for abortion access and for safe, confidential, and compassionate abortion care. 

There will always be pregnant women seeking abortions, even at great personal risk. Restrictive policies increase the likelihood that women will suffer great consequences. Minority and poor communities are disproportionately affected.

As a North Philly girl who eventually made it through grad school but saw many of her community members die on the streets, Tierra Jones is determined to make a difference in the lives of underserved youth. In this session we sit down with Tierra to talk about what motivates her to get up everyday - A.T.T.R.A.C.T. Philly - the non-profit organization she founded to empower youth while promoting the importance of education.

A.T.T.R.A.C.T = A Team Taking Responsive Actions with Conscious Thoughts

The session in which we talk to Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow about the power of words and her work with Mighty Writers. Her mission there is to empower young people to use words to describe their experience and the causes they care about. 

Jamilah is a passionate educator, anti-racism activist, wife, and mother of two. She is a 2016 MuslimARC Muslim Anti-Racism–AMEL Fellow. Her first children's book, Mommy’s Khimar, is in its third printing.

The session in which we talk to Allison Gibbs, LCSW, about the effects of racism and police brutality on the black community, and other marginalized people and communities. Allison established the Therapy Concierge, LLC to help meet the need for accessible and quality mental health services for individuals unable to meet in a traditional setting.

We found this poem and printed it out in the hopes that Jeanae would read it - and she did! Jeanae Hopgood-Jones has other poems as well as many insightful blogs about being a Black Angel Mom on her website.

Visit her site and see if you agree.