Profound Conversations

Pamela Brewer is a fantastic host/navigator for our Profound Conversations on mental health. Check out the full episode here https://lnkd.in/gWkAacMh

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SAVE THE DATE : Saturday October 12th 11am ET Chaos, Disruption, Transformation: ‘What we need to talk about when we talk about mental health’ is an online event that delves into the complexities of mental health conversations. Join the insightful dialog, personal stories, and thought leadership insights on navigating chaos, embracing disruption, and finding transformation in the realm of mental health. Let's transform stigma and foster a supportive community together! Webinar Episode is intended for mental health professionals seeking continuing education credits and continuing medical credits. This Webinar Episode of Profound Conversations will define and contextualize mental health chaos, disruption, transformation, balance and clarity; the need for dialogue and collaboration among professionals, and the power of music and visuals in conveying the message. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g5ZCraxb Areas of Focus Quantum Violence Bio-resonance and the subconscious Developing an Optimal Well-Being Ecosystem Rhythm & vibrations tonal impact on human physiology Mental Health Professional Collaboration Dr. Pamela Brewer, Navigator, Host , Profound Conversations Co-hosted by Richard Rowe, M.P.A., Mental Health Advocate William Lawson, M.D., Ph.D. Panagis Galiatsatos, MD, MHS Sumayya Ali (PhD candidate) Kevin Washington, PhD (Mwata Kairi) More details to come......register today.

Quick minute read An interesting article addressing current narratives claiming DEI work is DOA. Quote card by Linda Howard, JD Article written by Heather Tenuto for Fastcompany https://lnkd.in/egaBbP7k Since the Supreme Court overturned Affirmative Action, media outlets and business leaders alike have claimed that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work is dead. However, I believe the demise of DEI is greatly exaggerated. Three out of four HR leaders believe DEI is crucial to their company’s future success, according to a recent survey from Muse and Fairygodboss. What’s more, 60% said they are actually planning to increase their DEI investments in 2024 with the majority of spending going toward DEI training, learning development, and employee resource group (ERG) initiatives.   It makes sense that the corporate world is plowing forward with DEI. Research has proven that diverse teams make better decisions and are more adaptive, innovative, and supportive. They also lead companies to make better investments and inspire higher engagement across teams within organizations. Perhaps most importantly, employees today heavily factor DEI into their decisions about where to work and which companies to continue working for.  However, today’s DEI initiatives will need to look quite a bit different from years past to accommodate increased pressures for measurement and accountability, changing laws, and a rapidly changing workforce population. Based on what we are hearing from corporate hiring managers, recruiters, and the millions of people who come to us to find new jobs, here are three trends driving DEI investments in 2024. Inclusive hiring covers more than just gender and race in recruiting. This means trying to minimize bias and create an equitable application, interview, selection, and offer process for candidates. It’s hard to deny that innovation and success come faster when there is a diversity of thought, experience, and empowered voices at the table. So while the war on DEI plays out, I believe great business leaders will continue to do what’s best for their businesses—and that means driving full speed ahead for diversity initiatives.

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"Ask a Doc Session" with Dr. G - how to make the most out of your Primary Care visit. Dr. G discussed the best ways to make the most out of your visit to your primary care physician (PCP). Here are the recommendations: 1 - Prepare! Write 2-3 objectives you want to make sure you cover during the visit! Share any concerning symptoms and ALL vitamins and medications you take! 2 - Take notes! Or ask the doctor to write or type the most important things. Also, consider asking to review your clinic notes when they are finished. 3 - Shared decision making! All doctors will have their objectives; however, make sure it aligns with your goals and priorities! 4 - Family history! Share your family history at one of the first visits. This will assure the PCP understands what diseases they should be most concerned about screening or working-up. 5 - Coordinate all of your care! Let the PCP know if you are seeing other medical specialists, from dentist to physical therapist! That way, the PCP can coordinate with them if and when needed. Here is a link with more information from the NIH: 5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Doctor Visit | National Institute on Aging (nih.gov) "Conversations become profound when we communicate the aspects of life that are most important to us."

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This is a repost from an earlier Gregory Jackson Jr.'s LinkedIn post. We are honored to have had Greg on Profound Conversations just last year; and the work that he has done in that short period of time has been amazing! Our world is that much better though your service. From Greg Jackson Jr.: From West Durham to the West Wing, your leadership, charisma, wisdom and tenacity has always pushed me and culminated in an epic term as President ! Thankful to be entrusted by this amazing leader and to be a formal part of President Biden’s legacy as Special Assistant and excited to pour it on these next few months! You will undoubtedly be known as one of the greatest Presidents in our country and when America asked you to “do something” on gun violence, mannnnn did we get to work.. HISTORIC FIRSTS * 1st to Name Gun Violence A Public Health Crisis * Passed 1st Gun Violence Prevention Law in 30 Years * Created 1st Fed Office of Gun Violence Prevention * Created 1st National Suicide Prevention Strategy * Created 1st National Mass Violence Resource Center * Created 1st Extreme Risk Protection Order Center * Created 1st Community Violence Initiative * Created 1st 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline * Created 1st Gun Violence Emergency Response Team * Created 1st Community Violence Awareness Week * Created 1st Federal Guide Secure Storage of Guns * Created 1st First Gun Trafficking Analysis in 20 Years * Released 1st Surgeon General Gun Violence Advisory UNPARALLED ACTION * Taken More Executive Actions (40+) on Gun Violence Than Any Other President HISTORIC INVESTMENTS * Largest Investment in Youth Mental Health Resources * Largest Investment in Community Violence Programs * Largest One Time Investment in Law Enforcement * Funded $1 Billion for Victims of Violent Crimes * Invested Over $30 BILLION in Violence Prevention MAJOR POLICY PROGRESS * Made Gun Trafficking a Federal Offense * Largest Expansion of Background Checks in 30 Years * Closed the Gun Show & Online Sales Loopholes * Now Requiring ALL Private Sellers to Be Licensed * Shut Down 420+ Rogue Gun Dealers (Historic High) * Made 1st Reform Gun Export Policies in Decades * Strengthened Domestic Violence Prevention Laws * Appointed First ATF Director after Six Year Vacancy REAL RESULTS * Reduced homicides in 2023 by 13.5%, making it the steepest decline in American history! * Achieved a 26% Homicide Reduction in Q1 of 2024! Excited to continue this critical work to hashtag #endgunviolence

This clip features Kevin Washington (Mwata Kairi Sankara), PhD author of the learning curriculum Afrikan Drumming and the Healing of Trauma Wounds. He explores how rhythm and vibrations are quitessential to the healing process of the body. Kevin Washington, Ph.D. (Mwata Kairi) As we move into season V of Profound Conversation we are expanding our efforts by creating a virtual community on Patreon. Please consider joining https://lnkd.in/gJMtH4Cj. Community members will be treated to special content and professional learning opportunities developed specifically with you in mind. Currently membership is free an open to all. We welcome your support.