Apr 1, 2024
This episode emphasizes the well-being of Black men, women, and non-binary individuals, highlighting the collective impact on the community.
Key Discussion Points:
Unhealthy Relationship Signs:
Emotional Expression and Vulnerability:
Masculinity and Self-Advocacy:
Support and Community:
Dr. Justin Dodson's Bio:
Dr. Justin Dodson is the visionary behind Navigating Courage, Counseling & Consultation, LLC. Dodson and his team of mental health professionals, specifically focusing on adult males, prioritize the cognitive and emotional well-being of adult men through personalized coaching and therapy. Navigating Counseling & Consultation also provides consultation to organizations who are looking to implement crisis response training and expand the mental health services of their employees.
Dr. Dodson achieved the groundbreaking feat of being the first African American male to attain a Master’s in Counseling from Lipscomb University. Subsequently, he went on to earn a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from The University of Memphis, solidifying his trailblazing legacy. In his book, "The Courage of a Single Freckle, Navigating Your Black," Dodson delves into the complex intersection of mental health, race relations, implicit and explicit bias, and identity development. Dr. Dodson has been featured in People Magazine, Refinery 29, and most recently, Teen Vogue.
You can find Dr. Dodson on Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and at his website
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