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Author: Brandon Jones

Health & Wellness

Coping with ‘ambiguous loss’ is part of the new normal

November 9, 2020November 10, 2020 - by Brandon Jones

During COVID-19, we have lost more than we realize. Our entire lives have been shaken up.

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Health & Wellness

Managing emotions is hard but doable

January 30, 2020January 30, 2020 - by Brandon Jones

It is only human that you have an emotional response but you can manage your emotions.

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Health & Wellness

Trauma residue: the lingering impacts of adversity

October 10, 2019October 10, 2019 - by Brandon Jones

Without proper resources, organization, and intentional efforts to address the trauma, what ends up happening is this lingering impact of the trauma.

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Health & Wellness / Slider

Healthy families the focus of Black Men Healing Conference

June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 - by Brandon Jones - 1 Comment

The conference will focus on the health of the African American family and community.

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Health & Wellness

Post-traumatic growth: How adversity can make you stronger

March 10, 2019March 10, 2019 - by Brandon Jones

Adversity and trauma come with significant consequences, many of which are negative. However, it may be possible to heal and strive beyond your trauma.

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Health & Wellness

‘Surviving R. Kelly’: Ending the atmosphere of acceptance

January 15, 2019January 17, 2019 - by Brandon Jones

As the world watched and reacted to the Lifetime documentary series Surviving R. Kelly, it was striking to observe the public discourse on R. Kelly’s lifestyle and actions, which can …

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Opinion

Rites of passage: creating liminal spaces for Black youth

December 28, 2018December 28, 2018 - by Brandon Jones

Black youth, many of whom suffer from identity crises caused by trauma, are particularly strained.

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Health & Wellness

Three main steps to becoming a ‘Jegna’

November 1, 2018 - by Brandon Jones

The term “Jegna” is a translation from the ancient kingdom of Abyssinia. In African culture, Jegna is a title of distinction. Translated into English, it can mean several things: hero, warrior, soldier, courage, strength and protection of our culture, land and people or elder.

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Health & Wellness / Slider

The art of code switching (and why it should be an asset)

September 17, 2018September 17, 2018 - by Brandon Jones

By adjusting our current understanding of code-switching and using it as a tool to empower and position ourselves as a group, it could be one piece of the puzzle to moving Black people forward as a collective people.

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Health & Wellness

Why mentoring does not work for Black children

July 13, 2018 - by Brandon Jones - 3 Comments.

When we look at the current state of Black youth today, we often have mixed thoughts and emotions on whom and how they are. We have brilliant young Black people, geniuses with untapped potential, and troubled young people who often get labeled as at-risk.

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Health & Wellness / Men's / Slider

A Kanye Place: Black male vulnerability and mental health

May 8, 2018May 8, 2018 - by Brandon Jones - 3 Comments.

News Analysis Disclaimer: While this is not a clinical analysis, as both a Black man and psychotherapist, these are my views on Kanye West from a mental health lens based …

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Health & Wellness / Mental

Understanding trauma triggers

May 4, 2018May 4, 2018 - by Brandon Jones

It is hard to not be triggered into trauma in such a toxic stress society as ours. There are stressors lurking around many corners. What can we do to protect …

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Health & Wellness

Three ways to build better emotional capacity

February 16, 2018January 24, 2019 - by Brandon Jones

One bit of advice that I often share is that many African Americans can be more proactive in our own mental and emotional health care.

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Health & Wellness

Healing is a journey, not a destination

December 6, 2017 - by Brandon Jones

Trauma has been a common term discussed in many social circles for the past few years. I believe the concept of trauma is approaching a condition of stagnation due to …

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Education / Message to Parents

Reshaping academic achievement for Black children

July 27, 2017 - by Brandon Jones

Introduction As summer lingers on, many Black youths are enjoying their breaks from school. The two-to-three-month break from school has been linked to many Black children falling behind their peers. …

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Opinion

A framework for change in the Black community

March 29, 2017 - by Brandon Jones

  There’s a lot of work that needs to be done. All over the internet and in many other places within the United States, many African Americans are asking, “How …

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Health & Wellness / Slider

The importance of knowing your family history

March 2, 2017March 2, 2017 - by Brandon Jones

During Black History Month we are bombarded with many of the fabulous inventions and other achievements that Black people have accomplished during our existence. Every year February offers a significant …

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Health & Wellness

Overcoming self-doubt

January 11, 2017January 23, 2017 - by Brandon Jones

As we begin the New Year, many people are making plans for the changes that they would like to see in their life this year. Usually, those plans are built …

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Education / Message to Parents

Cultivating a culture of genius in Black youth

October 19, 2016September 13, 2018 - by Brandon Jones

Black children have been a major topic of many political conversations within the past two years. Usually, these conversations employ a variety of coded language. We have heard such terms …

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Health & Wellness

Kente Circle offers conference on ‘Healing the Hidden Wounds of Racial Trauma’

September 15, 2016October 4, 2016 - by Brandon Jones

The year 2016 has been a year of significant toxic and traumatic stress for Black people. We have been bombarded with adversity, joy, frustration, and pride from multiple angles all …

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