Crisis Resources
Here are some mental health resources I hope you find useful (if you know of any others, feel free to comment below) I've also update...
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J.E.Wright, LCSW
Author Bio
J.E.Wright is a freelance writer from Brooklyn, New York, and a self proclaimed "Xennial," rejecting her true Millennial cohorts. She recognized her passion and aptitude for writing as a child while growing up in Jamaica W.I. however, her compassion for others influenced the pursuit of a career as a licensed clinical social worker. For the past fifteen years, she has dedicated her professional life to serve others as a clinician in New York City jails. Inspired by her love of writing and her commitment to promote self-care and Black Positivity, two literary pieces were created; a novel Grace and an accompanying self-help workbook for black women By Grace: A Black Woman’s Workbook for Healing.
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Lecturer
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Breath-Body-Mind Teacher
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Author of the novel : Grace
J.E.Wright, LCSW
Ms. J.E. Wright is a licensed clinical social worker providing woman focused individual counseling in the DUMBO area of Brooklyn, NY. She is also available for individual and group Breath-Body-Mind sessions "to reduce stress and anxiety, enhance concentration, and balance emotions."
-Richard Brown, MD and Patricia Gerbarg, MD
In addition to direct care, Ms. Wright is also the author of the self published novel Grace.
The main character, Grace, is a fascinating God-fearing woman in her thirties who seems to have it all. She is an honest example of the complexity felt by many professional black women who secretly struggle with depression and the myth of “the Strong Black Woman.” Grace challenges stereotypes about depression and provides women with an opportunity to identify with her, offering a model for faith, prioritizing self-care, and finding love.
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Lecturer
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Breath-Body-Mind Teacher
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Author of the novel : Grace
J.E.Wright, LCSW
Ms. J.E. Wright is a licensed clinical social worker providing woman focused individual counseling in the DUMBO area of Brooklyn, NY. She is also available for individual and group Breath-Body-Mind sessions "to reduce stress and anxiety, enhance concentration, and balance emotions."
-Richard Brown, MD and Patricia Gerbarg, MD
In addition to direct care, Ms. Wright is also the author of the self published novel Grace.
The main character, Grace, is a fascinating God-fearing woman in her thirties who seems to have it all. She is an honest example of the complexity felt by many professional black women who secretly struggle with depression and the myth of “the Strong Black Woman.” Grace challenges stereotypes about depression and provides women with an opportunity to identify with her, offering a model for faith, prioritizing self-care, and finding love.
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Messy a** COVID
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My Mental Health Story
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All different Flavors
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Celebrating life-A Conversation About Death
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Guilty when at Peace
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Black History Wha?
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The Life You Want...
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Power over negative thoughts
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Beyond thoughts and prayers....
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Social Anxiety
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Dating for 80's babies
Post 30, the relationship demographic of my peers are split between the married or the divorcees, separated, situationships, or fully...
Purpose, Plans, and Perceptions
How do you lead a life that’s worth living? This is a clinical question asked by many therapists to their clients. The answer to this...
July is Mental Health Minority Month- Let's talk about Sisterella
Sisteralla is a brilliant term coined by the authors of the book: Shifting- The Double Lives of Black Women in America by Charisse Jones...
Beauty Rest
If you’re anything like me you don’t sleep *insert distressed face emoji* After a car accident a few years ago, I suffered a concussion...
Just Like Music
In the words of Erik Sermon: “Just like Music.... To relax my mind so I can be free.” Many don’t know that for Jamaican people, reggae is...
Triggered
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Journaling
While technology has us tapping and scrolling endlessly. I enjoy the old-fashioned act of writing. Writing slows the racing activity in...
Am I too old to be Cool?
Many can agree young people face tremendous pressure fitting in and finding a sense of identity. The period of adolescence can be highly...
Trauma
I find that trauma is one of the most complex mental health experiences. Trauma or traumatic experiences have the ability to trigger...
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