The Solar Eclipse, 4/8/24, EST NY, NY Dear #MTA : I really coulda used that orange safety vest being worn by the MTA employees on platforms in the am rush hour. Love, Me Dang, the way today slid, I’m glad I’m a trained marshal ( #deescalation and #situationalawareness ) as well as a street medic. I know I’m a good one, meaning a good singular human, messily imperfect, beautiful BOSS sometimes king, sometimes Qween, always merhuman, who definitely moves genuinely. #WelderGlassEclipse While I couldn’t capture the #waningcrescentsun of the eclipse at 3:21pm today in #EastNewYorkBrooklyn, there was #camaraderie and the ever present #passionate #dedicated #colleagues I have the honor to work with every.single.day - whether we work the same shift or not. We stood in a parking lot next to the old converted high school, maintenance passing around welder helmets, protective glass, and the one pair of glasses available that we all shared. I am so lucky and full of gratitude, despite this being a day in that it was just one of those days in which I shed a few tears behind closed doors, breathed, shook my hands, and then twirled to, #FleetwoodMac, and of course, #TotalEclipseOfTheHeart (behind closed doors and, why the feck not? To be silly and encourage my colleagues to crack that smile) Here’s to another day, and another, and another….just hoping that folks can feel the sense of calm despite the storm that sometimes rages. Earthquakes, Floods, Eclipses and all 🦖 Somehow the buildings are still standing, my hands have been washed with black salt, dragon blood sage is burning, and who knows? I might just have to order a safety vest off of the interwebz. #compassion #radicalsocialworker #humanity #dignity #gratitude #cansofWTF #AllCapsTextingNecessary #transmasc #nonbinary #queer #LGBTQ #Brooklyn #NYC #SolarEclipse2024
Quiet power does not come with performativity nor violence; for me, it comes with humility and awareness of my privileges and my proactivity, joy and being demonstrable of my word. This is how I, a transmasc, non-binary, politically queer and dyke identities which shift and move, love and boundaries, so that when I do hold space, for and in community, for my love, my family, for joy, and radical overhaul of broken, archaic, bureaucratic systems of despair and disrepair, it is with presence. What is quiet power to you? How do you show up? For whom and what do you show up? #lgbtq #transgender #radicalsocialworker #beautifulhuman #quietpower #showup #transmasc #nonbinary #subvert #dismantle #rebuild #anotherworldispossible #brooklyn #nyc
Nothing to see here, just a pigeon at work clacking away on last Saturday documenting 98363527 clinical notes. (Saturdays = My “Fridays” = no shirt and tie needed so I get to wear jeans and a relaxed dress code.) Humor is always a plus as a #socialworker . In my 22+ years in social work and social services, I’ve seen everything from the darkest moments to the bright, shining victories of the human condition and I’m still not desensitized and always remember to check myself and ask, am I living the #FourAgreements ? Am I living my principles and values? Am I moving proactively rather than reactively? I take my work and my roles as a leader, both professionally and in community, very seriously, but I never take myself too seriously. We are all beautifully, messy, imperfect humans and that’s never an excuse, just an acknowledgment that we all, always, have so much to learn and discover. The moment we start thinking we know everything - about any one topic or person - that’s when we feck up. If you’re currently on or place someone on a pedestal, you’re doing it for the wrong reasons, and I would suggest re evaluating your critical thinking, your judgement, and your general approach to humanity. Let’s be the flashlight in a dark tunnel instead of the darkness encompassing the tunnel. You don’t need to take thirty seconds of your working lunch to wear a latex pigeon mask, but snap a picture of a moment of light, of joy, which is random and unexpected and send it to someone with the intent of making someone smile. I’d love to see them in my DMs and share in your joy! What have you got to lose? You may now return to your regularly scheduled programming. #RelaxedFridays #WerkWerkWerk #RadicalSocialWorker #SocialWork #Humor #Joy #Light #Laughter #Bronx #NewYorkCity #NYC
While you were shopping, bombs were dropping. Jesus was a Palestinian and I reckon if he were here, he'd be very confused by the world and how we continue to celebrate him while his decendants are terrorised, and sl4ughtered every day ✊🏿🍉❤️🤍💚🖤 #fyp #radicalsocialworker #israel🇮🇱 #bringthemhome #ceasefirenow
Remember, this began right after WWII/the Holocaust. This did not “suddenly” happen in October. Learning the history of Israel is *crucial* to developing an informed perspective and understanding why this is a genocide and not a “war.” . . #theradicaldoctor #radicalsocialworker #freepalestine #palestinianliberation #antizionismisnotantisemitism #ceasefire #savegaza #liberationforeveryone
Mid August - End of September We saw two mermaids and a pirate at Riverside Park just as the sun was setting; One of our favorite places stand in #ConeyIsland at @denoswonderwheel with the Phoenix’s choreographed beauty passing by; #Solidarity & Bear Love by @danielturkewitz; Moments prior to our 64 second journey on the Phoenix Rollercoaster by @crazyconeyislandkid; We trans and queer humans have always been here, we always will be here, and we are never going anywhere; That gorgeous curve into the sunrise; Meetcute: La Tur & Spiced Wafers; #RadioGAG the @gaysagainstgunsny Podcast; Angela Davis said “I am no longer accepting the things I can’t change; I am changing the things I can no longer accept;” Smores101 on an electric grill: Chef rescued the Sous who the. ran commentary. #Transgender #LGBTQ #Nonbinary #Transmasc #Queer #Brooklyn #NYC #RadicalSocialWorker #CommunityCare #Activism #Accountability #Solidarity #Transjoy #Trans #LoveConquersHate
It does not have to be this way. We deserve so much better than this treatment. Our healthcare system ruins lives, EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. ❤️🩹🩻🚑 Stand up and fight for your right to access free healthcare. ‼️ . . #theradicaldoctor #radicalsocialworker #universalhealthcare #coverage #nomorebankruptcy #distractions #enoughisenough #standupfightback #HealthCareIsAHumanRight #corevalues #ethics #wickedproblems
Early to Mid August The ‘pitbull with kind eyes’ is taking NYC by storm. With style; Sidewalk Street Tag in Chelsea; Gotham Social Club Pop-Up Meaty Goodness; What Comes from the Sea, Returns to the Sea; Nighttime Beach Vibes; Eat Your Mouthwatering Heart Out Like An Italian; A Gift from Mother Nature via Special Delivery; The ONLY appropriate gender reveal is that by and with Trans Joy Celebrations; Do you though? Look beyond your own ego…if you even know how; We Keep Us Safe is a Lived Value #SummerVibes #fooooood #QuietPower #TransJoy #LGBTQ #Accompliceship #Love #Community #RadicalSocialWorker #Transmasc #Nonbinary #QueerLove #Queer #Transgender #CheckYourEgoAtTheDoor #Brooklyn #NYC #TheWorld # #WeKeepUsSafe #StreetMedic #Marshal #Sanctuary #Home #Love #Summer2023
Being a therapist has been such a gift in many ways. One of those ways is in how I’ve been able to develop my therapeutic voice, practice, and ethic via unlearning institutional expectations and aligning myself more with community and person-focused care. White supremacy is embedded within all aspects of modern society, and reveals itself in ways that can go unnoticed. This also goes for therapist education and the mental health field at large, which capitalizes off of the continued suffering of people who are really just doing their best to survive. . . . . . . . . . . #therapistsofinstagram #queertherapists #mentalhealthawareness #therapisteducation #socialworkers #radicalsocialworker #antioppressivepractice #blacktherapists #mentalhealthmatters #therapistsconnect
This is what this authentic, intentional, fierce, anti-oppression, trauma informed, abolitionist radical social worker looks like today. Quiet power does not come with violence, and I move with my voice and my humble power - continuously checking my privileges with gratitude; with righteous anger, with compassion and all of my principles and values, and always reflect on how I show up - for myself, my loved ones and chosen family, my beautiful intersectional communities, my clients, my colleagues, and the world. Humor, patience, and a bit of lightheartedness with firm boundaries never hurt. Can you see the mermaids on my shirt under the leather and linen? #ConeyIsland, I brought a little piece of home with me when I left for the subway after my partner kissed me goodbye and reminded me to slay. I am a #transmasc #nonbinary #scorpio human. I’m not a wolf, I’m a lion. Hi. I’m Christian. #Transmasc #Nonbinary #Enby #TransJoy #RadicalSocialWorker #Scorpio #Merhuman #LGBTQ #Transgender #Slay #NYC
Yesterday the producer for the #BrianLehrerShow on #WNYC called and asked me if I had time to weigh in on the topic related to the right wing pushback and posit from the recent #NewYorkTimes article, no less, and to speak on the topic, especially concerning trans youth. Check out the link in the bio and have a listen - it was a great panel I was honored to be called last minute to drop in. The story is the first segment and I come on air at 23:19. ACT UP was one aspect of my foundational roots; one of my activist and community families.. The common tenet I’ve always kept within my heart to move from a conceptual plan, from a dire need to fruition as a well organized act of resistance, has always been “There’s homework and there’s hellraising. Before we raise he’ll, we have to do our homework” Keep doing your homework, keep raising hell, engage, advocate, and act. Continually traversing these various ebb and flow modes of doing so is the only way we can we can affect change. #TransRightsAreHumanRights #Transgender #RadicalSocialWorker #Subvert #Resist #DirectActionSavesLives #LGBTQIA2S+ #Queer #GenderDiverse #Brooklyn #NYC
#mentorofmylife #radicalsocialworker #feminist #proudkoreancanadian🇰🇷🇨🇦
Image Description: Red background with white text. White fist in various locations on the image. Image 1: STAND WITH NUHW. Kaiser has neglected too many patients and staff for too long. Image 2: NUHW STRIKE AGAINST KAISER. Wait of 4-11 weeks for appointments, is too long when patients are suicidal and living in abusive situations. Image 3: 20% of the staff left this year. This interrupts care, loss of institutional knowledge, and leaves cracks where follow-up can be forgotten. Image 4: Referred to groups. Even when clients decline, express extreme social anxiety and/or shame. Image 5: KP made over $8B (billion dollars) in profit (in 2021). They have the resources. #PeopleOverProfit #HealthCareIsAHumanRight #RadicalSocialWorker #CaliforniaTherapist #SanJose #Oakland #NUHW #KP #Kaiser
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Saturday was the 30th Anniversary of the NYC Dykemarch - a radical protest March that historically takes 5th Avenue. I marshaled for the first time in a year, not as a lead or head, but as me, a humble (always) #dykeidentified #transmasc #nonbinary human. I have a gift for #marshaling, and Insee it as much of a calling for actions as my calling as a #radicalsocialworker ; I am simply built for both. I was held, warmly embraced, bestowed so much love. I felt so seen in ways and in this space, that I haven’t experienced anywhere else. Because I was seen as who I am, not as what I pass as in a #cisheteronormativesociety The theme was #D4T , my dykes in arms chanted “Dykes! Dykes! Dykes!” As we raised the banner and moved to step off. I am still feeling buoyed with love, acceptance, affirmation, support, and love. Thank you @nycdykemarchofficial for the honor. #RespectMyExistenceOrExpectMyResistance #PrideWasARiot #AskDontAssume #Liberation #WhyWeMarch #LGBTQIA #NYCPrideProtest #RadicalSocialWorker #Accompliceship #Community #Manhattan #NewYorkCity #Summer2022
Water is medicinal; its why I have always needed to be close, to have access to the ocean, to rivers, to beaches. I grew up going to the #JerseyShore #OceanCity specifically since my very first summer as a human in this lifetime, on this earth, some of my fondest memories with my father, grandmother, and the rest of my large, wild passionate, intense Italian family. I've always lived close to this gift from #MotherNature, the water, her tributaries and rivers, lakes, and the #AtlanticOcean, from #FairmountPark , #ForbiddenDrive , and #KellyDive in Philly, to being a hop skip and a jump away from #Riis and now, being within walking distance in one direction to #ConeyIsland and #BrightonBeach when at my partner's, and #ProspectPark in the other when at mine. It's one of the many and beautiful reasons I am a #ConeyIslandPolarBear When I was in survival mode, literally struggling to survive daily, this element was missing from my life, but since I've worked my ass of to acquire the stability and security I now have and maintain, but never take for granted, I have been soothed, comforted, supported, and loved by the water, Mother Nature, all of her gifts, and have honored her with offerings and gratitude. I routinely take #spiritualbaths with oils and herbs from my #botanica but also, I just sink into the water in whatever form, with intention, a podcast, and sometimes a beer and a joint to cleanse myself from the day, to release everything I carry for work - my clients, my staff, my colleagues, and the energy and work to subvert, dismantle, and rebuild systems, structures, and institutions of oppression, violence, despair and desrepair to rebuild them as is necessry. Last night, after I got in late again, I mixed my bath with intention and sank in to rinse, to release. As I felt that release, I felt lighter, could breathe deeper, and played with the bubbles to present #PunkRockSantaClause before draining the tub to rest and relax in sanctuary. #SelfCare #CareWork #RadicalSocialWorker #Scorpio #TransMasc #Nonbinary #LGBTQIA2S #Queer #SelfAwareness #BeHereNow #Presence #Grounding #Brooklyn #NewYorkCity #Merhuman
I will be going live today at 4pm EST/1pm PST with @ckyourprivilege !!! Tune in if you can! #decolonizedtherapy #therapy #socialwork #blacksocialworkers #radicalsocialworker #radicaltherapy
Sooooo… “elite” meaning white? Where’s the inclusion?! You know what, I’m going to bed. Honestly, it’s too much some days. Y’all take care of yourself. #protectblackwomen #inclusion #inclusionmatters #dismantlewhitesupremacy #racism #radicaltherapist #radicalsocialworker #changeagent #selfcare
Yesterday, was the prefect day to finally wear my flight suit. #Fanfact I love flight suits and one piece clothing choices. #BlackGirlMagic #Adidas #WearIVYPark #IvyPark #IVYParkxAdidas #LMSW #RadicalSocialWorker
This is how I woke up to finding out my client was sitting in the hallway of the ER for the 5th day in a row instead of getting transferred into psych treatment. I straight lost it y'all on the workers who refused the transfer. I didn't swear, but I did openly curse their sleep until they did right by another human on earth. I was told that was inappropriate. They continued to call me and I continued to openly question their humanity. The hospital CFO called me 👀 and now I have his personal cell number. He took me and my higher ups on a personal roller coaster ride and still refused to treat the client. #Iwaslivid #theyplayedus #theyracist #wefinallydidgetourprayersanswered #Godcamethrough #anotherbetterhospitalacceptedthem #chooseviolencewhenitcomestofightingforhumandecency #radicalsocialworker #ghettosocialworkloading #yallgonegetthesetablesflipped
Focus & Balance. I’ve needed these at work lately so I’ve included a lot of it in my yoga practice. 🧘🏽♀️🙃 Being a social worker is challenging... but it’s especially hard when you have a coworker purposely sabotaging your work (and especially when that person is POC 😕). I’ve spent way too much time in the last few days having to deal with someone attempting to undermine and question my work (always CCing everyone...🙄) So while I’m enrolling homeless students, meeting with CASAs and foster parents, writing grants, creating Professional Development for my colleagues, doing home visits, delivering gift cards, and helping families with rent relief...I have to be on calls and in meetings about bullshit. Only to prove (Over & over. Every year. For 5 years.) that I’M F*CKING GOOD AT WHAT I DO. 💪🏽🙋🏽♀️✊🏽 And I document e👏🏽ver👏🏽y👏🏽thing👏🏽. This childish stuff is just a distraction but it’s obnoxious and exhausting. So I take deep breaths to center myself (and a few deeply sighed f*cks to balance my chakras😏) and bring my students & their families into focus. They are the reason I wake up excited for work. They are the reason I advocate so passionately. And I won’t apologize for putting them first. Always. Focus & Balance. And also, don’t come for me. ✊🏽 #dontcomeforme #nottoday #aintnobodygottimeforthat #socialworker #socialwork #radicalsocialworker #radicalselfcare #yoga #breathe #inversion #balance #focus #webelongtoeachother
This morning at approximately 3:30-3:45 cops showed up in riot gear and turned out the encampment, arresting 7. All comrades are out of custody at this time. The Narcan training is postponed, which was scheduled to happen tomorrow evening, obviously but the information in the training and every kit will be given once we cam figure out when and where this can take place. Any ideas? Feel free to DM me; they're wide open. Above all, resist, be safe, and make sure others are too. In Solidarity, Christian #NarcanSavesLives #HarmReductionSavesLives #ACAB #Fuck12 #FuckYourRacistDrugWar #RadicalSocialWorker #AbolitionPark #DefundthePolice #AbolishthePolice #WhyYouWearingRiotGearWeDontSeeNoRiotHere #NoJusticeNoPeace
Reading about Ida B. Wells, a radical social worker (No, really, she was told she was “too radical” manny times...) who fought against lunching. You know, like we’re still doing in 2020...😖 Going back to the roots of my profession as a reminder that social work is anti-racist, anti-oppression work. Always has been, always will be. ✊🏽🙌🏽🤟🏽 . . . #radicalsocialworker #socialwork #idabwells #blacksocialworkers #helpershealerschangemakers #webelongtoeachother #radicalselfcare #ancestors #antiracism #antioppression #antifascist
Tonight, after I "clocked out" I just started walking. I had a phone call this afternoon from a client who had a nurse call me before she was put on a ventilator because she has no family and is hospitalized with #COVID19 . Needless to say, I've been terrible at balancing #selfcare with nose to the grind work these last couple of weeks. I needed to walk and went about a mile away from home, stumbling upon a tapas and wine bar serving drinks and food to go just before 7pm. Those of us lingered with our plastic cups, reminding me of awkward bar interactions in college, but gradually we were all conversing from our socially distanced locations. Then it started as a tinny noise and escalated from the sleepy corner on which I stood: the #7pmClapForEssentialWorkers It was exactly what my heart needed. #COVID19 #Brooklyn #NYC #Flatbush #NewYorkCity #EssentialWorkers #RadicalSocialWorker
Interview wear. #FTM #Transguy #SharpDressedMan #InstaTrans Thankfully it is not that hot out and I am carrying my suit jacket. #InterviewOutfit #SocialWorker #RadicalSocialWorker #Philly #Philadelphia
Bob and Barbara's last night and the moment .. I walked in the door quickly stripping off my jacket and stabilizing the guy who had fallen out onto the floor. He was coming around when the paramedics arrived. Bob was kind enough to give me a few free drinks and Lauren was sweet enough to make me blush. Also Haaaay: whose got me another box of Narcan asap and an extra (long shot here) personal pocket breathing mask? #StreetMedic #NeighborhoodCommunity #SouthStreetPhiladelphia #BobAndBarbaras #ActQuicklyThinkClearly #RadicalSocialWorker #BornToDoThisWorkLiveThisLife #Philly #Philadelphia #EverybodyTogetherNow
And that’s ok... #selfcareseptember 9/14/18 ⭐️ I offer myself permission to have my own bullshit. I accept that it often gets in my way. And that’s ok.... #behuman #selfreflection #radicalacceptance #changeisgood #changeishard #portlandoregon #radicalsocialworker
Feeling like a warrior after passing the Licensing exam for Masters of Social Work. Thanks babe @adelejackson26 for the night out of town. ❤️🧘♀️
“Without inner change, there can be no outer change. Without collective change, no change matters.” —angel Kyodo Williams
Part of a trade w @mount_rose_alchemy ! I’ve been using the salve on a new Tattoo and promptly used the bath fizz she sent me. Gotta get back in the studio to send her some magic in return. #herbalmedicine #fullmoon #fullmoonritual #selfcare #selfcarematters #radicalsocialworker #radicalselfcare #carecoven #strega #moonwater #silver #sterlingsilverjewelry
Last week, bling in training. #cooccuringdisorders #mentalhealth #radicalsocialworker #radicalsocialchange #silver #sterlingsilverjewelry #lapislazuli #lapis #moonstone #moonstonejewelry #sterlingring
•ENJOY YOUR HANDS• 🤚🏽 This is one principle that Neuropsychologist Rick Hanson mentions. Mindfulness is not just sitting on the ground with legs crossed and going "ommmmm". 🤚🏽 Take a moment and acknowledge their scars, their beauty, their wrinkles, all of it. Think about what they do. If you're a healer practicing healing touch, if you're a writer, an artist, a construction worker, an admin, accountant, website designer, poet, doctor, cook, professor, housekeeper etc. I mean REALLY think about it, how do they contribute and connect to our ancestors. Our families have worked hard to be here, put food on the table, we support ourselves & others. 🤚🏽 Today my manitos made soup, ginger and honey lemon tea, tacos al pastor, freshened up my home, ran a nice bath and even inspired me to write this post today 🙄. Enjoy your hands. ♡ ♡ ♡ #mindfulness #onethingatatime #thoughtfulthursday #CULTIVATELOVE #cultivateselflove #selfcare #selfcompassion #mourn #heal #educate #elevate #woketherapist #radicalsocialworker #lcsw #salvi #healer #educator #coach #life #rebirth
Ladies and gentlemen. I have officially passed the LMSW exam • An elixir of prayers, hard work, dedication, perseverance, and long standing goals came together on this 1/11. At 11am I began a 4 (5!) hour exam to complete the LMSW • I came to New York to become a social worker 12 years ago, knowing it was a pathway to deepen my work with youth. It also became a pathway to deepen my own healing, and transformed my relationship to health practices and my vision for my career. • I appreciate deeply the women of color healers and magicians, who coached and supported me trough this, and who studied for and passed this exam so we can be legitimized in the healing spaces our communities have access to. #makingmagic #radicalsocialworker #rswg #done #passed #goals #LMSW #getmeaburgerandabeer #onward
Remember that accessorizing is a handy helper on mornings after Christmas when you’re hung over, have to work, and holiday-trauma is at its height in the office. And look at how these healing gems and volcanic rocks complement my keyboard for my many daily case notes! Winner all around.
“Know ya colors and know ya fabrics, that’s what I tell all my little girls.” -Mermaids, and me, everyday before work. Mixing up patterns and color blocks for hump day. This lil SW has a job interview followed by a full day of clients. Good things come to those who hustle. * * * #communitymentalhealth #socialworker #therapistlife #lcsw #radicalsocialworker #cher #sweater #plaid #flannel #combats #butchfashion
Here we have a very dapper @berkowhiskey who calls his look “non-credentialed caseworker, Carhartt vest for retaining a sense of self.” Keep fighting the good fight! #socialworker #caseworker #communitymentalhealth #radicalsocialworker #butchfashion #workwear
It’s cozy o’clock in the office of Lauren Ledoux, LCSW. Remember to wear your muted tones to inspire safety and warmth. To spruce things up, wear some combat boots to remind your clients that you’ve done the dirty work, too. You’re tough as nails, your soft as Eileen Fisher. * * * * Don’t forget to send us your favorite looks! We want to see them and post them! ♥️
Between session shimmy.
Dis be me, no calls from creepers please and Thanks! For my healers out there, don't give up, you can rebuild at any time. Keep Going ❤
As I'm regrouping and finally processing an incident, I certainly needed to see this. There's a reason why I own being a r@dical social worker, brown, and woke therapist among other aspects to who I am. Never do I experience such disrespect as I do from a privileged white man. For the most part I know the thoughts are there, chose to stay at my current place, but I have to bring this up because it needs to be highlighted. The blatant and microaggressions that clinicians face particularly poc. There's the racism, classism and let's not even get into ageism and elitism in the field. . . I hear too often from clinician friends/colleagues feeling discouraged -don't be. I have to remind and say to myself: I have to be able to show up as myself everyday because in doing so, I'm creating a healing space for my clients. Defend yourself, be proud of who you are, "especially a social worker". Show your client, they're worth sticking up for. . . Shout out to all my emerging and current clinicians particularly poc and ones with no children! 💓 . . #cultivatelove #radicalsocialworker #woketherapist #salvi #mourn #heal #educate #elevate #intersectional
The past few days have been something else. I haven't been working out, and with packinv I haven't been able to meal prep and I gained 5 pounds. I was on go mode, but universe slowed my ass down today and I def saw the signs and took opportunity to listen. From traffic to locking myself out the house to missing an appointment. As I was talking to the office to reschedule my appointment (due to key situation), I decided to change my mindset. Let's reframe this and think about the opportunities I now have- ABUNDANCE! The gentlemen said, "might as well go and enjoy the weather"- I agreed and chose to pause. Sat on patio taking all of the beauty surrounding me and just regrouped for a good 30 min. Yes maybe 10 min of that consisted of a good cryfest lol. . What do you think happened afterwards? The backdoor was unlocked, I got a lot completed in a short amount of time, early to work and as I was leaving my house, I came across these gems. My certificate and reminder about managing my energy and leading heart-centered life as I try within my practice, my first GNC pro box which has Fish Oil pills (strongly recommend), Protein Bar-thank you lunch, couple of protein powders-vegan and isolate. Hellooo post workout shakes for tomorrow and concentration powder- to closing out cases tomorrow! I brought it back to basics and during my 15 minute break was reminded to RELAX. . Its so easy to be thrown off by life's stressors and get into a funk. Our ancestors were in survival mode and sometimes we are as well, some more than others, but knowing when to pull back and regroup is equally as important if not more. Efficiency is so important, and we often think about time management when we need to be thinking about *MANAGING OUR ENERGY*. I challenge you to shift your mindset from living in scarcity to abundance. That separates many of us that think if there's more room for me then less for you vs. Hey, there's room for all of us at the table and so on. . Now, time to recharge and hit reset. Tomorrow brings new opportunities. I've added a few more pins to Pinterest btw. #cultivatelove #abundance #reframe #wokewednesdayspecial #woketherapist #radicalsocialworker #energy #GNC
DAT glow up is real though! When you think you about to die, but come back to life. Find something that scares you, pushes you, yet inspires you to do more. Its OK to take breaks, I'll say I haven't touched a gym in MONTHS and walking and reflecting did it for me because thats where I was. Your soul work journey will have peaks, pits, moments of stillness-embrace it all. Years ago, a clinical supervisor gave me wonderful advice that one should work WITH the resistance vs going against it. Thats the same approach to adopt to life. Even if shyt is crumbling around you and chaos, the Universe is pushing you in a direction forcing to elevate and a more evolved you to come to life. There's a lesson in all of it and we won't know what the hell it is at first, but trust it. . . #mourn #heal #educate #elevate #universe #align #alignment #soulwork #journey #thejourneyisongoing #health #holistichealth #emotionalhealth #mentalhealth #physicalhealth #spiritual #spiritualgangster #toldmytraineridontlikehim #jk #notreally #salvi #señorita #radicalsocialworker #therapist #LCSW #SLU #guanacawhoblogs #sometimes
The way you think impacts the way you feel and behave. If you can calm the mind, the body will follow. . . @Regrann from @nmurphylcsw - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 👊🏼 #cbt #cognitivebehavioraltherapy #therapy #therapist #therapyworks #socialwork #socialworker #radicalsocialworker #psychotherapy #mentalhealth #woketherapist #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthawareness #mourn #heal #educate #elevate #wokeafwednesday #wokewednesdayspecial
Let's set it off #alleyezonme #tupacamarushakur #tupaclives #tupac #salvi #hoopsearrings #hoopsondeck #radicalsocialworker #woketherapist #educator #coach #soulfulsunday #selfcare
Let's talk about essential oils. Well, they're essential what can I say! I use this in my therapy practice, but also in my own home depending on what I'm in need of. Another great way to use them particular lavender is to place a couple of drops in your washer with your bedsheets. It'll help put you at ease and sleep. I've created a board for this (Nurture Yourself) along with information on Chakras because remember, everything is connected. . . . #cultivateawareness #cultivatelove #essentialoils #holistic #healing #chakras #openthosebadboysUP #mourn #heal #educate #elevate #radicalsocialworker
When you're gathering with your homegirl at work venting and plotting how to elevate this game and come to this..you're reminded why you started in the first place. . . You see we talk about mental health awareness, but really neglect to speak on the people doing the work. There's so much elitist and oppression within the field especially if you come from the marginalized comminities you serve and deal with corporations dictating who is "qualified" to the work and trying to dictate how to do the work. Makes sense why many clinicians then opt to not work with Insurance companies that require us to assign a diagnosis (💣) which can be detrimental to our society by internalizing labels and then dictating how to do the work, but then who has less access? Think about it, all this shyt is connected. Theres levels to this maannng. . . Shout out to all the healers around the world doing great work including Educators, EMS, Hotline workers, Firefighters, Cops-not the asshole ones, but the ones that'll be the first on the scene on Christmas Day and still make the time to write a report and provide it that Monday. It takes a village, you are appreciated 💓👏🏽💪🏼 . . #cultivatelove #radicalsocialworker #wedoitinthefield #salvi #mourn #heal #educate #elevate #woketherapist #therapy #therapist
Dissociation- Escaping sense of reality/consciousness. The correct clinical term is Dissociative Identity Disorder. If there's additional topics you'd like for me to speak on, don't hesitate to message me. I'm all about by the people for the people and hope you feel empowered to step into your healing journey. My tagline is very much a representation of my clinical approach and beliefs for you as well as our community. . . . #cultivatelove #cultivateawareness #wokeafwednesday #wokewednesdayspecial #defensemechanism #mourn #heal #educate #elevate #radicalsocialworker #salvi
You got this, we got this! For my empaths, its better to feel then to be numb to the world, y'all the MVPs. Quite frankly, the world needs you-us just protect and guard your energy 😙 . . . #woketherapist #shytsocialworkerssay #radicalsocialworker #salvi #turnituptuesday #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #emotionalhealth #emotionalwellness #mourn #heal #educate #elevate #musicheals #exerciseheals #f*cknorms #doyouboo
Yassss thats what I'm talking about! Everybody's journey is different, but if there's a few things that are absolutely powerful I'd say 1) Honoring/Speaking to your inner child 2) Breaking up with the old habbits/you and choosing what you'll take with you in next phase of your life. . . . #cultivatelove #cultivateawareness #honoryourpain #speakyourtruth #evenifyourvoicetrembles #fingersshake #honoryou #ALLofyou #mourn #heal #educate #elevate #turnituptuesday #radicalsocialworker #wewill #rise #mentalhealth #emotionalhealth #emotionalwellness
What can I say, I'm "broke", woke, BUT rich AF in my heart, my soul and I've received blessings in abundance. I'm selective of where and how I spend the funds as I'm building my empire and I would much rather invest in items such as this ANY DAY over going for a drink or dinner because I am investing in myself, my future and love the beauty that comes from investing in tools that promote love, creativity and healing. . I'm just getting off a conference for healers that I was originally not going to be able to attend. I was SO bumbed Bcz I knew I needed to be there and what do you know? The conflicting appointment canceled last minute. I previously posed a question email and had the opportunity to discuss at length the imposed limitations innovative and creative healers face. I was nervous, my feet got cold (more on that later), but I worked through it and many later shared they were struggling with the SAME issue. Write before my question popped up, I wrote this in my book, I have to affirm myself. We all do and its ok to admit it. Speak YOUR truth, even if your voice trembles. You never know who is listening. With time, it'll go away and now, my tribe of healers has only expanded. Soon I'll be working on my professional webpage. Hardest part of it all? STARTING. What do you want to start, or end? 💓✊✌ . . . #cultivatelove #cultivateloquemevale #wokeafwednesday #wokewednesdayspecial #speakYOURtruth #stepintoYOURjourney #itsyours #nobodyelses #f*cknorms #fearisabitch #teamdoyou #courage #healer #therapist #radicalsocialworker #socialwork #Salvi #guanacawhoblogs #sometimes #moleskin #officesuppliesanyday #nerdalert #entrepreneur #guerrera #jefa #chola
Set aside 30 minutes. Particularly today, its start of the new week and while its gloomy, doesn't mean you have to start out this way. Do something that's helpful for YOU. . Today one of my clients was gravitated towards Amazonite crystal. Started off with Rose Quartz and swaping out for this beauty. . I'm also part of a devotional reading group and found that this spoke to me. Healing comes in many forms and you can be spiritual, have faith and find healing in many things. Your truth is different than the person next to you so honor YOUR healing journey-its no one else's. . #motivationmonday #healthisyourwealth #emotionalhealth #mentalhealth #protectyourenergy #honoryourpain #mourn #heal #educate #elevate #cultivatelove #selflove #selfcompassion #reset #recharge #energy #healingcrystals #dailydevotions #shyttherapistssay #radicalsocialworker
Yassss! Because I'd like to read the law that said Therapists should 1) not have them and 2) hide them. Oop, not this one ✌✊.Soon, itll be time to start brainstorming my next one, it'll be big-no sucio. #f*cknorms #doyouboo #inkhoe #andproud #salvi #radicalsocialworker #expression #beyourself
Hellurt, my name Yesenia and I'm a Therapist, community organizer, educator, healor, potty mouth, sophistaratchet and whatever the hell I say I am. . Oh, didn't think we came like this? Well I'm one WOKE AF Therapist and I do extensive work with marginalized communities particularly millenials and our adolescents. You see, once upon a time, I thought I had to look and dress a particular way, but I felt off. As I started to say "f*uck norms" and do me, I heard my clients say "I feel more safe and comfortable when you dress like that". So for that, I will deal with corporate backlash. Because I'm no longer scared. . Why the selfies and use of self? Because as humans, as WOC, as a daughter of immigrants and healers, I also have had to do a lot of uncovering, unpacking, unlearning rebuilding and reconstructing. My hope is that you feel empowered to own you, ALL of you, connect with our healers out there and HEAL, heal from this societal trauma. Because I'm tired of the increase of over- diagnosing, over-prescribing and internalization of labels-succumbing to the suffering.Arent we all just trying to heal though? . Its time. Its time we elevate this bitch, but first, let's heal. For each time you were tired and found the strength to get up, I honor YOU. . #cultivatelove #loveheals #selflove #loveforthyneighbor #loveforourpeople #lovethroughthepain #lovetrumpshate #cultivatestrength #wewillrise #f*cknorms #fearisabitch #teamdoyou #radicalsocialworker #woketherapist #salvi
You don't think our teens are our future? Me wondering wtf is wrong with you. . Shout out to all the teachers, healers, mentors, counselors, coaches and compassionate listeners that create and hold the safe space for our youth. Because when institutions have labeled them as emo, goth, fat, ugly, wierd, gangster, rebelde, necia, truent, ADHD, losers, nerds, etc.-we see them for the resilient individual, even when the world around them may be crashing. . #turnituptuesday #cultivateloquemevale #wewill #rise #supportouryouth #empowerthem #buildthemup #affirmthem #lovethem #cultivatelove #radicalsocialworker #woketherapist
When another idea hits you on how you can increase cultural competency in your workplace and start drafting points in your head 🤓 . #smashthepatriarchy #smashwhitesupremacy #letsbewoke #letsbemore #domore #downforthebrown #downforthepeople #radicalsocialworker #woketherapist #leo #virgo #taurus #amazonite
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When yo therapist is #wokeaf! Lol. Of course as I head to the office, my bad boys come in 🤓 #cultivateawareness #cultivatelove #wokeafwednesday #letsgetit #brainfood #letsbewoke #radicalsocialworker #culture #cultura #traumahealing #trauma #selfcompassion #breneebrown #bibliotherapy #warriorgoddesstraining #hijasamericana #mindbodysoulconnection #imarecnerd #andicussalot #beepbeepbeepbeep
How I feel about cramps 😑. Thank you nap though. Sending love to all my empaths and healers out there. Make sure to hydrate, nourish your mind and bodies today my people. Stepping back into the flex zone. Hoy, time to get my steps in at Target and grind. Hey, gotta get them in somehow😂🤓 #nourishyourbody #empath #radicalsocialworker #nourishyourmind #nurtureyourself #begentlewithyourself #thehustleisreal #normalizeperiods #grinditout #thenrest # #selfcare selfcompassion #cultivatelove #salvi
Just 2,201 hours later. . . #socialworkerfortherev #healingjustice #radicalsocialworker