Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an evidence-informed approach for assisting individuals who have experienced a traumatic event, crisis, or disaster. The goal of PFA is to provide emotional and practical support to people in distress, with the aim of reducing initial distress and promoting adaptive functioning and coping in the short-term aftermath of the event. PFA is typically provided by trained mental health professionals, but it can also be provided by non-mental health professionals, such as emergency responders, teachers, or volunteers. This episode explains the 8 core actions.

Psychological safety refers to an individual's perception or belief that they can express themselves, share ideas, opinions, and concerns without fear of negative consequences such as judgment, ridicule, or reprisal. This episode explores how it is a key aspect of a healthy and inclusive work environment.

If you do not have the right mindset for achieving your work-life balance then you will never succeed. It is likely that you will have limiting beliefs that are preventing you from achieving a true work-life balance. This episode explained the need to identify these and replace them with empowering beliefs that will drive you forward to the right work-life balance.

If you are interested in "Work-Life Balance" training for your organization email: [email protected]

If you truly want to achieve the best work-life balance then it is essential that you know about the most common misconceptions about it. Unfortunately, a lot of people are guided by these misconceptions and this prevents them from achieving their work-life balance.

In this episode we will take a look at I'll share the 5 most common misconceptions about work-life balance. Once you are aware of these, you can dismiss them and focus on what you really need to do to achieve the right work-life balance.

If you are interested in "Work-Life Balance" training for your organization email: [email protected].

Manifestation meditation is a practice that aims to help individuals manifest their desires and intentions into reality. The purpose of this type of meditation is to focus your mind on your goals and desires, and to visualize them as if they have already been achieved.

The idea behind manifestation meditation is that the energy and intention you put out into the universe can help bring your desires to fruition. By focusing on positive thoughts and emotions, you can attract abundance and positive experiences into your life.

This type of meditation can be particularly useful for those who are looking to make positive changes in their lives, such as starting a new career, improving relationships, or achieving personal goals. It can also help you develop a more positive and optimistic mindset, which can benefit your overall well-being.

In honor of Social Work History month, I had the honor to interview a fellow Clinical Social Worker and native Queens Diva. Cerene and I attended Benjamin Cardozo High School in Queens NY and we discussed all things clinical social work including how anxiety and depression can present differently in Black/African American women.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a program that helps people manage stress and improve their overall well-being. MBSR has been shown to be effective in reducing symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. It has also been used in a variety of settings, including hospitals, schools, and workplaces, to improve overall well-being and increase resilience. This episode discusses its benefits for teens, adults, and older adults.

Conflicts are bound to happen, whether at home, at work, or in between. Unfortunately, what can start as something trivial can quickly escalate to something much more serious in a matter of minutes.
That’s why it pays to know how to effectively resolve any conflict you find yourself in. This way, you can create some healthy boundaries and balance your emotions without creating unnecessary stress and anxiety.
This episode provides five tips for more effective conflict resolution that will help you out of any jam.

Meditation is good for your mind, but sometimes your body needs a little tweaking to get it to cooperate. This episode explains steps you can take before and after meditating and during your session to relieve physical discomforts and make it easier to concentrate.