Hip Hop Social Worker

This episode I was joined by Tor White in North Carolina. She is an author and mental health advocate that wants to normalize the conversation of mental health in black and brown communities. She shares her personal triumphs with mental health and how she continues to try to change the narrative of mental health. Check out her website www.simpleetor.com    Diagnosis of the week: Gambling disorder  Music by: Big Kurt the G.E.M  www.hiphopsocialworker.com Cash app for donations: $cscott85 Join the community of clinicians of color. Go to C4pdx.com for more information. Follow C4 on instagram: @c4pdx --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hip-hop-social-worker/support

I get personal on coming to terms with my latest interruption and bracing myself for the next chapter of my life. Shutting the door on that trauma and moving on! Diagnosis of the week: Delirium  Music by: Big Kurt the G.E.M  www.hiphopsocialworker.com Subscribe to my newsletter Cash app for donations: $cscott85 Join the community of clinicians of color. Go to C4pdx.com for more information. Follow C4 on instagram: @c4pdx --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hip-hop-social-worker/support

Connected with Willis Cooks, ACSW out in LA. He shared his journey into social work, not wanting to do therapy initially, his method of gaining extensive knowledge in the mental health field, his radio show called "Chill Will Radio," and so much more.  Diagnosis of the week: Will be back next week Music by: Big Kurt the G.E.M  www.hiphopsocialworker.com Cash app for donations: $cscott85 Join the community of clinicians of color. Go to C4pdx.com for more information. Follow C4 on instagram: @c4pdx --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hip-hop-social-worker/support

Christopher is joined by Annya Anderson and they breakdown the film 1994 motion picture "Fresh" through the lens of therapist/social worker. They role play "Fresh" as a young adult that has been referred to treatment. Diagnosis of the week: Not this week  Music by: Big Kurt the G.E.M  www.hiphopsocialworker.com Cash app for donations: $cscott85 Join the community of clinicians of color. Go to C4pdx.com for more information. Follow C4 on instagram: @c4pdx --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hip-hop-social-worker/support

Connected with Dr. Randy Sconiers, DSW, LCSW of New Jersey. He and Christopher discussed his journey into social work, his curriculum "Mental Hop," mental health, hip hop influence, race, and more. Get a copy of his book Good Mornings: Wake-Up Calls for Life (Good Days: Moments of Reflection) right here  https://www.amazon.com/Good-Mornings-Wake-Up-Moments-Reflection/dp/1729252621/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?keywords=Dr%2C+Randy+Sconiers&qid=1560919961&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmr0    Diagnosis of the week: Conduct disorder  Music by: Big Kurt the G.E.M  www.hiphopsocialworker.com Cash app for donations: $cscott85 Join the community of clinicians of color. Go to C4pdx.com for more information. Follow C4 on instagram: @c4pdx --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hip-hop-social-worker/support

Got together with some of my friends to talk hip hop influence, growing up, learning lessons, showing affection, masculinity, and other topics. Music by: Big Kurt the G.E.M  www.hiphopsocialworker.com Join my newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9d00ce4cdee9/hiphopsocialworker Cash app for donations: $cscott85 Join the community of clinicians of color. Go to C4pdx.com for more information. Follow C4 on instagram: @c4pdx --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hip-hop-social-worker/support

Diagnosis of the week: Acute stress disorder  Music by: Big Kurt the G.E.M  www.hiphopsocialworker.com Join my newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9d00ce4cdee9/hiphopsocialworker Cash app for donations: $cscott85 Join the community of clinicians of color. Go to C4pdx.com for more information. Follow C4 on instagram: @c4pdx --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hip-hop-social-worker/support

 Music by: Big Kurt the G.E.M  www.hiphopsocialworker.com Cash app for donations: $cscott85 Join the community of clinicians of color. Go to C4pdx.com for more information. Follow C4 on instagram: @c4pdx --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hip-hop-social-worker/support

Just a quick check in. Have a good day :) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hip-hop-social-worker/support

Christopher connected with Marcus Williams a published author, his book  An Offspring of Jo's Gospel Spoken Word Poetry is out now on Amazon. He talked about his relationship with God, going to therapy, being confident, and wanting to help others that struggle with hopelessness.  Music by: Big Kurt the G.E.M  Cash app for donations: $cscott85 Join the community of clinicians of color. Go to C4pdx.com for more information. Follow C4 on instagram: @c4pdx --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hip-hop-social-worker/support

Christopher connected with Reginald Vilmenay owner of supportivetherapy.net out in Tampa, FL. They discussed Reginald's practice, his journey in social work and how social workers can build their network and net worth.  Diagnosis of the week: N/A Music by: Big Kurt the G.E.M  Cash app for donations: $cscott85 Join the community of clinicians of color. Go to C4pdx.com for more information. Follow C4 on instagram: @c4pdx --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hip-hop-social-worker/support

Christopher connected with Josh Sanchez creator of Swoop Radio (https://anchor.fm/Swoop-Radio)  a podcast where he discusses sports and mental health. The two discuss discuss life as a student, the importance of athletes being mentally healthy, setting goals, and what makes Michael Jordan better than Lebron James.  Diagnosis of the week: social (pragmatic) communication disorder Music by: Big Kurt the G.E.M  www.hiphopsocialworker.com Cash app for donations: $cscott85 Join the community of clinicians of color. Go to C4pdx.com for more information. Follow C4 on instagram: @c4pdx --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hip-hop-social-worker/support

Christopher connected with Josh McNeil out in Boston, MA. Josh shared his social work experiences, his practice, and his company he started with some of his friends called "Melanated social work." The two also discuss race, mental health, masculinity, and what social work looks like in Boston. Diagnosis of the week: N/A - Spoke on the Murder of Nipsey Hussle  Music by: Big Kurt the G.E.M  Cash app for donations: $cscott85 Join the community of clinicians of color. Go to C4pdx.com for more information. Follow C4 on instagram: @c4pdx --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hip-hop-social-worker/support

Christopher is joined by Phillip Roundtree, owner of Quadefy LLC (Quadefyllc.net) in Philadelphia, PA. The two discuss Phillip's journey into social work, why representation is important in social work, mental health in communities of color, and his podcast/mens group #Yougoodman. Diagnosis of the week: Hoarding disorder  Music by: Big Kurt the G.E.M  Cash app for donations: $cscott85 Join the community of clinicians of color. Go to C4pdx.com for more information. Follow C4 on instagram: @c4pdx --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hip-hop-social-worker/support

Christopher connected with Jeff Walker of Los Angles. Jeff is the creator of Rhymecology (www.rhymecology.com) and the author of Rhymecology - Using Hip-Hop to Heal: The Therapist Guide.  The two discuss the therapist guide, working with youth, and hip hop in general. Diagnosis of the week: Avoidant personality disorder  Music by: Big Kurt the G.E.M  For contact information go to hiphopsocialworker.com Cash app for donations: $cscott85 Join the community of clinicians of color. Go to C4pdx.com for more information. Follow C4 on instagram: @c4pdx --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hip-hop-social-worker/support

Christopher is joined by Summer Brown, LMFT (www.SummerBrownLMFT.com) she owns a practice in Vancouver, Washington.  They discuss private practice, the clientele she serves (queer people of color in bigger bodies), the importance of therapist of color, why therapist shouldn't feel bad for wanting to be paid well, and much more. Diagnosis of the week:Body Dysmorphic Disorder Music by: Big Kurt the G.E.M  For contact information got to hiphopsocialworker.com Gmail: Hiphopsocialworker@gmail.com Twitter: HHsocialwork     Instagram: hiphopsocialworkpod Cash app for donations: $cscott85 Join the community of clinicians of color. Go to C4pdx.com for more information. Follow C4 on instagram: @c4pdx --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hip-hop-social-worker/support

Christopher is joined by Reggie Jackson of Satori counseling in Lawrence, KS (satoricounseling.com) they discuss Reggie's journey to social work,  his practice, race, mental health, toxic masculinity, and rape culture.  Music by: Big Kurt the G.E.M Gmail: Hiphopsocialworker@gmail.com Twitter: HHsocialwork     Instagram: hiphopsocialworkpod Facebook: Hip Hop Social worker  https://www.patreon.com/hiphopsocialworker Cash app for donations: $cscott85 Join the community of clinicians of color. Go to C4pdx.com for more information. Follow C4 on instagram: @c4pdx --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hip-hop-social-worker/support

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Diagnosis of the week: Agoraphobia  Music by: Big Kurt the G.E.M  For contact information got to hiphopsocialworker.com Vote for Christopher for a "Keep Oregon Well mental health hero"  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2019Heroes Cash app for donations: $cscott85 Join the community of clinicians of color. Go to C4pdx.com for more information. Follow C4 on instagram: @c4pdx --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hip-hop-social-worker/support

Diagnosis of the week: Cannabis use and Cannabis withdrawal disorder  Music by: Big Kurt the G.E.M  For contact information got to hiphopsocialworker.com Vote for Christopher for a "Keep Oregon Well mental health hero"  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2019Heroes Cash app for donations: $cscott85 Join the community of clinicians of color. Go to C4pdx.com for more information. Follow C4 on instagram: @c4pdx --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hip-hop-social-worker/support