Episode 16: A Conversation On Working Through Trauma While Working From Home
Diana Jean-Louis LCSW, MJ
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Owner of JL Family Services
On today’s episode we explore processing the trauma of recent events, including the murder of George Floyd, the subsequent nationwide protests, and the impact of COVID-19, while working from home. We welcome Diana Jean-Louis, licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist and owner of Chicago-based private therapy practice, JL Family Services to the show as we discuss mental health coping strategies and resources, how to deal with quarantining and working from home alone, and how to safely navigate engaging with social media during this time.
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Articles referenced during intro
Refinery29 - “Your Black Colleagues May Look Like They’re Okay - Chances Are They’re Not”
Vice - “Self-Care Tips for Black People Who Are Struggling With This Very Painful Week”
Medium - “Maintaining Professionalism In The Age of Black Death Is…A Lot”
To learn more about JL Family Services
Website: www.jlfamilyservices.com
Instagram: @jl_moderntherapist
Twitter: @JLFamilyService
Mental health tools discussed during the show
Resources to support the fight for justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery
Donate To:
Petitions To Sign:
Numbers To Call And Text
Text FLOYD to 55-156
Text JUSTICE to 66-8336
Text ENOUGH to 55-165
Call DA Mike Freeman (612-348-5550) to demand justice for George Floyd
Call Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer (502-574-2003) to demand justice for Breonna Taylor