a woman is sitting at a table in front of a door making a surprised face . Alt: a woman is sitting at a table in front of a door making a surprised face .

Me when someone says "mind you" in session:
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Finishing my notes while finishing my scotch 🤌🏾🥃

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Some bangers I'm proud of from sessions this week:
- That's not character, that's conditioning
- It's okay to say, "My help can't look that way"

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Me channeling my Southern ancestors in session:
- Sounds like you need to turn her loose
- Fat meat ain't greasy

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Nothing like reciting Octavia Butler and singing country together in session 🤌🏾 we both felt seen

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My response to my friends asking me how my week is going after I've held space for over 25 people in this hellscape of a world

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How do you recognize you're heading towards or in burnout?
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Me: Shawty was thick
My therapist: 3 C's and all caps
I love it here 🥰
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oprah winfrey is crying while wearing a white shirt and holding her hands to her chest . Alt: oprah winfrey is crying while wearing a white shirt and holding her hands to her chest .

Me in session after someone reaches the goal we've been working towards

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Leave a trail of kindness wherever you go

It's World Kindness Day: A simple act of kindness can save a life. Reach out today.

#KindnessMatters #Movember #BarrierBreakers #MentalWealth #BlackTherapistSky #Blacksky

A large black moustache in the middle of a teal background. It reads "Start the Conversation. Men's Mental Health Awareness"

Movember is here! Let’s talk about men’s mental health. Growing a mustache is more than a trend—it’s a conversation starter. Join us in breaking the stigma.

#Movember #MensMentalHealth #CycleBreakers #BlackTherapistSky

Breast Cancer Awareness Month There is limited data on breast cancer risks in transgender people. www.choosingempowerment.com

The LGBTQIA+ community can still be affected by #breastcancer

If you have breast tissue, you are at risk.

Although the risk remains, discrimination in healthcare can lead to difficulties.

Please, EVERYONE, check your chest!

#LGBTQMentalHealth #CheckTheChest
#BarrierBreakers
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Your mental health matters. Know when to seek help. Symptoms of Anxiety Disorder 1. Physical Symptoms 2. Cognitive Symptoms 3. Emotional Symptoms 4. Behavioral Symptoms 5. Panic Attacks www.choosingempowerment.com

1. Physical Symptoms: These are what people usually feel first. Think: racing heart, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, dizziness, muscle tension, or feeling like your chest is tight or heavy. The body is reacting like there’s a lion in the room, even when it’s just bills or deadlines. 2. Cognitive Symptoms: Anxiety messes with the mind like static on a radio. Folks may have racing thoughts, trouble concentrating, or an inner monologue full of “what ifs.” It’s the kind of overthinking that doesn’t lead to solutions, only exhaustion.

3. Emotional Symptoms: Feelings of dread, irritability, restlessness, or being constantly on edge. Even small things feel overwhelming, and calm moments are rare or short-lived. 4. Behavioral Symptoms: Avoidance is big here. People may start dodging places, people, or situations that trigger anxiety — even ones they used to enjoy. Sleep and appetite can get thrown off too.

5. Panic Attacks: Sudden waves of intense fear with physical sensations so strong they can mimic a heart attack. Even the fear of having another panic attack can keep someone anxious all day. When you’re writing about it for social media, it helps to phrase it like this: “Anxiety isn’t just in your head — it’s in your heartbeat, your breath, your shoulders, your thoughts, your sleep. It’s your body trying to protect you, even when you don’t need saving.”

Today is World Mental Health Day, and in honor of that, Choosing Empowerment is showing the various symptoms of an Anxiety Disorder.

If you are experiencing one or more of these symptoms for 6 months, schedule a professional consultation.

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Very well said about the mental and physical exhaustion our people are facing at the hands of other! Take a look at this piece

AND

Protect your peace!

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To all the survivors and to those who are going through Choosing Empowerment Supports You Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Complete your self exam every month. Check your boobs at the same time of the month, every month.

#BreastCancerAwareness #CycleBreakers #MentalWealth #BlackTherapistSky #CheckTheBoobs

October Breast Cancer Awareness Month A woman in the U.S. today has a 1 in 8 chance of developing breast cancer over her lifetime and a 1 in 43 chance of dying from breast cancer. www.choosingempowerment.com (On a light pink background with words written in shades of pink and white. There is a pink ribbon on the left and white outlines of butterflies surrounding the ribbon)

Many experts, and several major medical societies, recommend that women who are at average risk of breast cancer get screening mammograms every year starting at age 40.

Schedule your mammogram today & get your boobs checked!

#BreastCancerAwareness #CycleBreakers #CheckTheTatas #BlackTherapistSky

These women are trying to close the gap for Black women receiving healthcare.

Please make sure to do a self exam, advocate for yourself, and continue to be diligent in your healthcare.

#BlackMentalHealth #BIPOCHealthcare #BlackTherapistSky

I swear, I'm out of office for 1 day and my people throw a fit. Like, y'all, you will be just fine. We can talk about the fuckboy you're still texting next week

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I called out the trainer for my workshop for using problematic language and the whole chat was hyping me up haha

No one can convince me that representation does not matter - I was in a training workshop and all the default models had blue eyes... and the training requires being able to look at the microchanges in people's eyes. Like please 🙄

Trauma-informed care is having session while laying down on the floor with heating pads because you both are on day 1 of your periods.

Any of my #therapist friends have experience with the National Association of Black Counselors? 👀 #BlackTherapistSky #TherapistSky

I live for when I get sent screenshots and pictures or reading of text threads out loud. Yesss, give me the tea

a woman is covering her face with her hand and crying . Alt: a woman is covering her face with her hand and crying .

Big ups to my professor who emphasized reflecting feelings - you did me so right!

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A flyer from King County that provides information about free clinical supervision for BIPOC behavioral health associates through the Public Health Reserve Corps

Free supervision resource for BIPOC behavioral health associates!

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It's super affirming when I get the feedback of "You've helped me so much" 😭 and it always comes at a time when I need it most. Like maybe I really am doing a thing here

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#therapy

a man with glasses and a shirt that says " you cannot trick me " Alt: a man with glasses and a shirt says " you cannot trick me "

I’m always told that my panel would be full if I saw couples and/or kids - nope!

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I just got invited to speak on a panel - Momma, we made it!

a man is sitting in the driver 's seat of a car and looking out the window . Alt: a man is sitting in the driver 's seat of a car and looking out the window .

I savor that feeling when you have a client who is a tough cookie and you ask that one question that makes them crumble

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So sacred - so, so sacred

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