02/10/2026
I got the opportunity to go to the Association of Specialists in Group Work 2026 Conference this past week in Chicago. Not only did I go, but your girl was a Presenter. This conference stretched me in the best ways. I gained new resources to better support Black women navigating IPV trauma, how to combat burnout, grief and frameworks that center community, culture, and collective care rather than isolation.
I continue to weave Yoruba concepts; Àṣẹ, Orí, and Iwà Pẹ̀lẹ́, into mental health work in ways that feel grounded, practical, and culturally honest.
Looking forward to building on this knowledge and showing up even more resourced for my clients and community. Appreciation to my Baba, Chief Sekou Alaje who gave me the basis and knowledge to be able to apply these concepts to my therapuetic practice