A thought I’m learning to have and word I’m learning to share with others is #bless you.
Just want to be a #light of #love despite my thoughts and feelings of another.
Also, I’m learning others are #mad cause you choose to be #glad. They prefer you to simmer and wallow with feelings of offense. Yes, be a “victim” Holding on to that feeling is #bondage. When there is a choice to move in #liberty, move with the #freedom that no one can #deny that a #righteous choice was made. And, yes I know it’s easier said than done. But, it’s so much better to do it than not do it. It feels good to feel good SO #feel good.
Besides choosing to be glad instead of mad, I will #defy the normal expectation of cursing another. This requires #intentionality and must happen on purpose with #purpose. Living and acting with A Purpose Driven Life is a book that reminds one to know Gods purpose for self and one purpose is to be a #lover of people.
God has a purpose for all of us and that is to be a blessing. A blessing to yourself and others instead of a curse. A curse is speaking death and negatively towards another. Words have power. So, when you think something other, ask God to help you be a light. Say, “bless you”
Always remember, you’re perfectly imperfect and in a #process for #progress. One thing to do is keep striving to be better. Practice makes perfect.
In 2001, I received my BSW degree from Ramapo College of New Jersey with a double minor in Public Policy and African American Studies afterwards I entered the MSW program with Advanced Standing at Yeshiva University. In 2004, I received my Master's in Social Work degree and my PhD in Social Welfare in 2022 from Yeshiva University-Wurzweiler School of Social Work. The research study topic was "The Phenomenological Exploration of Academic Re-engagement for High School Completion" The qualitative method was used to examine students who leave high school before graduation and choose service-learning for high school completion.
Professionally, I have credentials as a School Social Worker, Supervision in Field Instruction (SIFI), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) and Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS).
My practice experience has been in the areas of substance abuse with/without medication assistance, mental health, and education/special education. Currently, I am a Program Coordinator, Adjunct Professor, and Community Advocate, Activist, and Organizer, Founder/Executive Director of Balm In Gilead Community Services, Inc, a non-profit organization in the City of Newark, and Chief Executive Officer of Making Connections Professional Services LLC.
My professional goal is to formulate and implement policy to address the systemic issues related to racism, poverty, education, violence, and health care. Also, advocate and articulate the negative effect of those issues to decision-makers for providing a better understanding of the impact/outcome of those decisions upon individuals, families, and communities that are underserved, under-resourced, marginalized, and disenfranchised. I am a member of the finest organization, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
#advocate #activist #organizer who talks about #love #wellness #antiviolence #wellbeing #socialwork #mentalhealth #education #health #antiracism #poverty
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