Mental Health
Sunday, September 10, 2023
This Zoom was the second in our Black health and wellness series. Watch the recording on our YouTube channel.
Guided Exercise and Overview of Mental Health by Susan Crawford, Ph.D., Silliman '88
Body Integration and Trauma by Sonya Brewer, MA, JE '97
Sound Bath Intro and Demo by Alycia Scott, Pys.D, Silliman '03
BLACK Yalies Mental Health 09.10.2023.pdfAdditional Resources:
Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (Taraji P. Henson's Foundation)
Want to lead or help plan a Zoom? Please send an email to info@blackyalies.org
Black Yale Alumni Panelists:
Susan Crawford, Ph.D., (Silliman '88)
She is a licensed clinical psychologist who practices in the area of correctional, forensic and organizational psychology. She is currently employed by the Virginia Department of Corrections and recently formed The Dragonfly Group: Coaching, Consulting and Counseling LLC
Sonya Brewer, MA (JE '97)
She is a licensed psychotherapist, who loves talking about mental health issues facing Black folks, especially high achieving Black folks. To learn more about her and her work, visit sonyabrewer.com and badassboundaries.com
Alycia Scott, Psy.D. (Silliman '03)
She is a licensed clinical psychologist, in private practice in New York. Her practice prioritizes working with BIPOC women and members of the LGBTQ+ community, and she focuses in her clinical work on integrating mindfulness and acceptance practices into psychotherapy. Also a trained reiki practitioner and certified sound healer, Alycia is passionate about integrating energy healing into clinical treatment, specifically through the use of therapeutic sound. Find more information about her clinical practice at dralyciascott.com, and info about her sound healing offerings at ko-fi.com/openlotussound.