Welcome to Empowered Spaces, a book club created exclusively for licensed therapists of color who are eager to foster growth, connection, and empowerment through the transformative power of literature. Join us on a literary journey where words become windows to self-discovery, professional development, and meaningful connections.
Empowered Spaces
therapist’s book club
About Empowered Spaces Book Club
Empowered Spaces Book Club is more than just a book club; it's a sanctuary for therapist’s of color seeking camaraderie, inspiration, and the collective wisdom found in the pages of diverse books. Our club is a space where stories and words transcend the pages and transform into powerful discussions that shape both our personal and professional lives.
About "Empowered Spaces Book Club"
Empowered Spaces offers a supportive community for its members with the following features:
- Members participate in closed, facilitated groups of 6-8 of fully licensed clinicians.
- Group meets 1x/month
- A time request system ensures that everyone's needs are accommodated.
- Meeting topics encompass case consultation, ethical discussions, private practice business advice, and valuable resources.
- Members build relationships with supportive colleagues they can trust.
- The primary focus of these groups is to provide mutual support, foster a benevolent environment, establish trust, and offer the essential clinical support crucial in our profession.
Joining the Empowered Spaces Therapist Community is a way to overcome the isolation and loneliness often experienced in private practice work, allowing you to develop into the confident clinician, business owner, and well-rounded individual you aspire to be.
What We Offer:
- Diverse Book Selections: Explore an eclectic mix of books written by covering a range of genres and themes that resonate with the therapist and human experience.
- Empowering Discussions: Engage in thought-provoking conversations that delve into the nuances of the human experience, professional growth, and the intersectionality of being various types of people in the therapeutic space.
- Networking and Support: Connect with like-minded therapists sharing insights, experiences, and supporting each other's personal and professional growth.
- Professional Development: Discover resources and insights that enhance your therapeutic practice, broaden your perspectives, and contribute to your ongoing development as a therapist.
- Monthly Virtual Meetings: Participate in our virtual book club meetings, where we come together to share our thoughts, insights, and personal connections to the chosen book.
- Exclusive Content: Access supplementary materials, author interviews, and curated content designed to deepen your understanding of the books we explore.
How It Works:
- Book Selection: Each month, a new book is selected, carefully chosen to inspire and resonate with the experiences of therapists and the humans we help.
- Monthly Discussions: Engage in vibrant and inclusive discussions during our virtual meetings, where every voice is valued and heard.
- Online Community: Connect with fellow members through our private online platform, fostering meaningful relationships beyond the pages of the books.
- Professional Growth: Gain valuable insights into the therapeutic field, incorporating learnings from the books into your own practice.
We will also be are carefully offering small gatherings,
led by facilitators, following extensive research to
establish best practices. The primary goal is to ensure
that all participants can engage in a secure, ethical, and
responsible manner.
Creating a safe and respectful environment is our top
priority, allowing members to seek the support they
require with confidence. In these groups, members
consistently meet with the same clinicians, fostering trust
and respect.
If you're in search of a secure and dependable case
consultation, We are here to discuss your requirements.
During our Discovery chat, we will explore your
professional practice, identify areas where peer
consultation is needed, and address any inquiries you
might have about the Empowered Spaces Consultation
Group.
Consultation Offered by
Brave Spaces Counseling
Backed up on
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Notes?
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Are you tired of staring at a blank screen, trying to find the perfect words to summarize your sessions? Have you ever wished you could turn progress note writing into a fun and social activity? Well, you're in luck because Note Party Palooza is here to save the day!
Picture this: a zoom room filled with therapists armed with laptops, snacks, tea/coffee, and a whole lot of determination. As soon as the clock strikes, we dive into the world of progress notes, armed with our trusty therapy jargon and a healthy dose of caffeine.
But this isn't your typical writing session – oh no! At Note Party Palooza, we believe in making progress notes fun. Need inspiration for how to describe a particularly enlightening session? Just look around and see what your fellow therapists are up to. Feeling stuck? Take a break and join a quick game of therapist-themed charades to get those creative juices flowing again.
Welcome to Note Party Palooza: the ultimate therapist connection
spot where therapists come together to tackle the mountain of
progress notes with style and finesse!
Let's face it, progress note writing is hard work, and we deserve a little boost and sometimes need to be in fellowship with each other so we won’t feel like we are dealing or doing this alone.
And THAT’S THE BEST PART. The sense of camaraderie that fills the zoom room as we all come together to support each other in our note-writing endeavors. Whether you're a seasoned therapist or just starting out, Note Party Palooza is the place to be.
So mark your calendars and get ready to join the therapy community's most epic event of the year. Note Party Palooza: where progress notes meet party vibes, and therapists leave feeling accomplished and rejuvenated. See you there!
The value in what Note Party Palooza offers
CONNECTION WITH OTHER THERAPISTS
YOUR OWN PERSONAL CHEERLEADERS
CATCHING UP WITH NOTES & GETTING THEM DONE
ACCOUNTABILITY
Note Party Palooza :
Meets 2x Month for 4 hrs
Costs: $25 person/ session
Come When You Need To.
We will post the days and times soon. So keep
on the lookout!!
Interested?
Dr. Natasha Ramsey
Dr. Ramsey has an unwavering belief in human resilience. She is committed to providing the necessary guidance and tools to empower individuals in overcoming life's adversities. She holds firm to the belief that with the right support, people possess an innate resilience that enables them to navigate and triumph over life's challenges. Dr. Ramsey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), Certified Professional Clinical Supervisor (CPCS), Clincial Traumatologist and Clinically Certified Trauma Professional (CCTP) across multiple states, including Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina
About the Facilitators
Latisha Taylor Ellis, LPC
Latisha’s mission is to provide a place of help, hope, and healing with clients as well as you all in this bookclub. With clients. she wants them to utilize the services she offers to help them start becoming a better parent, be a better decision maker, gain better relationships, find their own voice, feel more balanced, be mindful of self and choices, feel in control of things that is in their can control, and loving themselves fully.
Latisha specializes in working with high-conflict coparents and group therapy for adults dealing with life transitions, boundary setting challenges, relationships, breakups, and divorce.
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This Month’s Book Pick:
Help for the Helper by Babette Rothschild
This revised and expanded edition now includes guidance for helping clients while maintaining therapists’ own safety and sanity in crisis situations, managing the usual stresses and challenges during normal times, and tips for dealing with trauma when that is not a therapist’s specialty. Topics include the neurophysiology and regulation of arousal, self-care during shared community/world crises, maintaining balance and strength, countertransference, somatic empathy, mirroring and mimicry.
Empowered Spaces Book Club
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