Ep 16: A Conversation On Working Through Trauma While Working From Home

Black Women Talk Work

English - June 03, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 84 ratings
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On today's episode we explore processing the trauma of recent events, including the murder of George Floyd, the subsequent nationwide protests and impact of COVID-19, while working from home. We welcome Diana Jean-Louis, licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist and owner of Chicago-based private 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, as well as how to safely navigate engaging with social media during this moment.