The Life-Changing Benefits of Forgiveness: Heal Your Mind and Heart

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Welcome to The Melanin Initiative Podcast!
We’re thrilled to sit down with Kelsey Wilson, LCSW—a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma recovery and emotional wellness. This conversation dives deep into the transformative power of forgiveness, not only as a personal journey but as a profound tool for mental health and healing.
Kelsey shares her expert insights into the psychological and physiological impacts of holding onto resentment and the incredible healing that forgiveness can bring. We explore the myths surrounding forgiveness, its practical applications in therapy, and how it can be a game-changer for those working through trauma or navigating complex emotional landscapes. Whether you’ve struggled with forgiving yourself, others, or both, this episode is packed with actionable advice and empathetic guidance.
If you’re a healthcare provider, someone on a journey of personal growth, or simply curious about how forgiveness can revolutionize emotional well-being, this episode is for you. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how forgiveness intertwines with mental health, and discover strategies to begin implementing it in your life today.
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Kelsey Wilson, LCSW, in-house trauma therapist - VA, DC
-Intergenerational trauma
-Navigating the holidays with family
-Anxiety, depression, SI
-EMDR: eye movement desensitization reprocessing therapy
-Cognitive processing theory
-The winner of The Melanin Initiative Emerging Leader Award for 2023
Dr. Anyi Atabong, DNP, PMHNP, Founder of Capital Multi Health Group - Maryland
-Primary care and mental health health
Kirby Williams, PMHNP - Richmond, Virginia
-Bipolar disorder
-Vicarious Trauma in Providers
Dr. Atabong and Kirby are two of the co-founders of the new Society of PMHNP of Color
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sphmnpofcolor/posts/?feedView=all
Dr. Takesha Leonard, PMHNP with a doctorate in education - Buffalo, NY
-Pediatric ADHD
-Nursing Journey from addiction to triumph
Michael Whiteside, PhDc, LCSW - DC, MD, VA, and Indiana
-Mental health and addictive behaviors
-Becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Entrepreneur (Reclaiming Royalty)
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Resources Mentioned:
-How to find an African American therapist
https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com/
-General Directories for therapy
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
https://mentalhealthmatch.com/
Nonprofit for therapy assistance:
https://thelovelandfoundation.org/
https://www.safespacecounselingservices.net/about
Connect with Kelsey Wilson, LCSW:
Email: [e-mail]
Call: 703-261-9884
Website: Kelseywpllc.com
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