Intro (1 min)

Lebert & Paul: Happy Sunday everybody! You are currently tuned into another episode of Thoughts From A Counselor. We are your hosts Lebert Lester III, Paul Singleton II, and today is also an extra special day because we have another round of guests appearing! Today we happily welcome back to today’s virtual table to kick some knowledge and good vibes with us.

Paul: Who are we? (2 min)

Two Black counselors who are bridging the gap between what they were taught, what they know, and what they think they know. All through understanding the world by recognizing the world is still being formed.

Paul pass to Lebert to introduce topic

Episode topic: Coronavirus and Adjustment

Lebert-Segment A: Now, let’s introduce y’all to days topic: At some time in December of 2019, the first corona-virus case was confirmed in China, tho it is also believed that one was confirmed much earlier in November of 2019. In February of 2020, cases began appearing rapidly in Italy, and then cases emerged all throughout the world. Before we go into the direct questions, I just wanna shoutout and say thank you to Jeanna Bryner from “Live Science” and Mélissa Godin from “Time World”. Their hard work and writings are where we drew the information from that we just shared so, kudos!

Lebert-Question 1: This is a heavy topic, you know health is a very important and delicate part of ourselves. At the same time, so is trying to maintain peace. So, what are some things you have done to maintain your peace amongst all this information? What does your peace look like?

Paul-Question 2: What are some ways you have seen others maintain or try to create their peace? One thing for example I have seen is the reappearance of social media games to help fill the social void many of us feel is absent. 5min

Mai-Segment B: Some of us are privileged enough to be able to take this as an impromptu vacation of sorts. We get to work from home, we get to spend a little time not commuting to our campuses, but this is not everyone’s reality.

Mai-Question 3: How have recent events mirrored what you learned about how health is impacted by one’s race, and about how bigotry affects the world? 5min

Lebert - Question 4: What would you say to those who are being unnecessarily risky? We see some people needlessly taking flights, ignoring social distancing, so how would you lovingly give them the metaphorical “Now, you know better” talk? 5min

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Paul-Question:5 How do you think COVID-19 will impact the way we view or live in the world?

Mai-Segment C: Now, let’s get into adjustment and more specifically how we are adjusting. For today’s topic, we will draw upon Dictionary.com’s 5th and 6th definitions of adjustment which states

Adjustment - noun: harmony achieved by modification or change of a position

Adjustment - noun: a process of modifying, adapting, or altering individual or collective patterns of behavior so as to bring them into conformity with other such patterns, as with those provided by a cultural environment.

Mai-Question 5: What have you adjusted to suit your new change? Has it mirrored the way you previously adjusted in the past? 5min

Lebert-Question 6: What are some barriers to your adjustment? Adjustment is not all grand changes, it also minor setbacks. Can you talk about those? 5min

Paul-Lead by Example: Where we highlight those doing good work, or who did good work

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Intro (1 min) (song) Big Brother by-Kanye

Paul: Happy Sunday everybody! You are currently tuned into another episode of Thoughts From A Counselor. We are your hosts Lebert Lester III, Paul Singleton II, and today is also an extra special day because we have another round of guests appearing! Today we happily welcome to today’s virtual table to kick some knowledge and good vibes with us.

Introduce Dr.Hines -

Dr. Erik M. Hines is an associate professor in the Department of Educational Psychology and Learning Systems at THE Florida State University as well as the coordinator of the Counselor Education Program and School Counseling Track. Dr. Hines prepares graduate students to be professional school counselors. Dr. Hines’s research agenda centers around: (a) college and career readiness for African American males; (b) parental involvement and its impact on academic achievement for students of color; and (c) improving and increasing postsecondary opportunities for first-generation, low-income, and students of color (particularly African American males). Additionally, his research interests include career exploration in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) for students of color. Dr. Hines has secured research funding to study the college readiness and persistence of African American males to improve their academic and career outcomes. Further, Dr. Hines has worked on several grants aimed at increasing awareness of STEM careers for students of color and rural students. He has over 30 publications and secured over $6,000,000.00 in extramural and internal funding. His research has appeared in peer-reviewed journals, such as the Journal of Counselingand Development, Professional School Counseling , The High School Journal, and Urban Education. Dr. Hines received his Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, College Park in Counselor Education with a concentration in Urban School Counseling. Finally, he has worked as a counselor in various K-12 settings and for the Ronald E McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program.

Paul: Who are we? (2 min)

Two Black counselors who are bridging the gap between what they were taught, what they know, and what they think they know. All through understanding the world by recognizing the world is still being formed. This podcast is our tool to support counselors globally !!

Paul pass to Lebert to introduce topic

Segment A: Defining mentor and mentorship

Segment B: Mentorship for Black males

Segment C: Mentorship in the counseling field

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Intro (1 min)

Who are we? (2 min)

Two Black counselors who are bridging the gap between what they were taught, what they know, and what they think they know. All through understanding the world by recognizing the world is still being formed.

Today is a special day y’all, we have two great visitors who are gonna immensely add to the topic we are having today. Before we get into that, I’d love for y’all to introduce yourselves

Introduce our guest speaker: Dr. Cleweston Challenger

Episode Topic: Grief, Love, and reflection: How do we cope with losing someone /Kobe

Segment A: Lebert gives Topic Recap: Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven other people recently died on January 26th in a tragic helicopter accident. The loss of life elicited emotional responses from a multitude of people, and many people found themselves reflecting on the various legacies that Kobe in particular left behind as an icon who had been in many of our lives for almost our entire lives.

Info Section: As the professional in the room, can you speak to us about grief just a little bit, Dr. Challenger?

Questions to guide your thoughts Dr. Challenger - 3 min

1. Define grief
   
2. The impact it could have on a person
   
3. What is the difference between grief and mourning?
   
4. As a counseling professional can you provide insight on why when a well-known person dies and we feel sad. Why do we feel this way?
   

Question 1) What are some feelings you had in relation to Kobe’s passing? How did the passing affect you if it did 10 min

Even as a celebrity who we do not actually know, the feeling of loss has been palpable in many of our lives. Research has evidenced the celebrity deaths can authentically feel like the passing of real family members- Great. a lil bit, but i hAve a lil something

Question 2) What are some other instances where you have felt this way? In what way did you feel connected to them? How did it positively or negatively impact you? 5 min

Celebrity, Family, Non -Family, mentor, community member

Segment B: Gayle King recently attempted to due his legacy justice in a short interview where she covered a variety of topics, one of them being Kobe’s sexual assault case with Lisa Leslie. She covered a variety of topics, and her mention of the case caused an explosion via social media discussing precisely that. More specifically, Snoop Dogg, who recently apologized, had a large barrage of words for Gayle.

Question 3) It seemed that Snoop’s attack on Gayle specifically attacked her Blackness, and this is a common trend Black women get when attempting to hold Black men accountable. How did the response make you feel? 5 mi

Question 4 ) What does the term “Legacy” mean to you? What does Kobe’s legacy look like in your eyes 5 min

Lead By Example: A segment where we highlight Black people who we think are doing or did good work

Next time on Thoughts From A Counselor:

Addiction is criminalized in our culture, and thus we often find that those who live with addiction can not properly get the help or support they so desperately need. Most recently, we have seen JuiceWRLD become one among many who are viewed harshly for their condition and ended up being a victim of the cruel system those who live with addiction are subjected to.

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Segment 1: Background to the Gems

(Lebert) Intro: Steven’s Universe is a show created by Rebecca Sugar that first began airing in 2013. It centers the story of the main character, Steven Universe. More specifically tho, includes the gems. Mythical, ageless beings who draw their power from the power shards present somewhere on their bodies

(Paul) Question 1: To kick it off with where we left off from last time, let’s open with how we feel about the gems? You can answer for all gems, or discuss one particular one if you have one on your heart.

(Lebert) Question 2: How do you feel about the development of the gems? Is there a specific gem you feel like fell short of, or was way past the growth you saw them capable of?

Segment 2: The Gem’s “universe”

(Paul) Question 1: Like most social beings, the gems relied on their communities for support, guidance, and even sources of disagreement. How would you describe the bonds of the crystal gems? Now the homeworld gems?

(Lebert) Question 2: The gems were all their own people, and thus we often saw ourselves reflected in them in both good and bad ways. In the name of self-awareness, what is an area of improvement in yourself that you also saw in a gem?

Segment 3: The Diamonds

(Paul) Question 1: As the omnipotent leaders, the gems spent a lot of their time serving as antagonists who were mostly disinterested in other beings. How do you feel about the gems and what they do?

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(Lebert) Question 2: While we got to see homeworld, we still do not get the full understanding of what all the gems do. What are some conversations about the way gem society works that you feel went unanswered?

(Paul) Lead by Example: Where we highlight those doing good work, or who did good work

(Lebert) Listener question of the day idea: How do you view and assess yourself?

Key Takeaways!!!

Intro (1 min)

Lebert & Paul: Happy Sunday everybody! You are currently tuned into another episode of Thoughts From A Counselor. We are your hosts Lebert Lester III and Paul Singleton II. As always, we have another exciting round of guests today that will be joining us and adding greatness to the conversation. Now, we’ll allow them to introduce themselves to them

Paul: Who are we? (2 min)

Two Black counselors in training who are bridging the gap between what they were taught, what they know, and what they think they know. All through understanding the world by recognizing the world is still being formed.

Paul pass to Lebert to introduce the topic

Episode Topic: Community Psychology

Segment 1: Community Psychology Introduced

(Lebert) Intro: As our viewers may or may not know, psychology has many areas and folk who are pursuing a degree in psychology have room to do a variety of jobs and tasks. Many think the field of psychology is only counseling, but it entails researching, marketing and even crossing over into other fields entirely. Today, of course, we’re focusing on community psychology. Dr. Younge, would you like to provide a definition of it for us?

(Paul) Question 1: One of the first words in today’s episode topic is “community”, so I first think it would be great for us to define what that means to us. When you hear the word “community”, what comes to your mind?

(Lebert) Question 2: Communities come with many dimensions, and for many of us our communities change as we do. So, what makes one a part of a community?

Segment 2: Communities in Context-Paul edit

(Paul) Question 1: Communities are composed of multiple people, and yet we often act is if community issues are related to individuals. What do you think influences our view of the ways communities function?

(Lebert) Question 2: As a researcher and professor Dr. Younge you have examined health behaviors, discrimination, the carceral system, community systems, and more. Can you further explain to our viewers how these behaviors relate to entire communities?

Segment 3: Community Care

(Paul) Question 1: In addition to conversations of how communities work, we inevitably have to talk about ways in which we interact with our community as individuals. How do you engage with the various communities you occupy?

(Lebert) Question 2: Service and more specifically directed service is direly needed in many communities, and especially now as we navigate COVID. What are some sustainable ways in which we can engage in community care?

(Paul) Lead by Example: Where we highlight those doing good work, or who did good work

(Lebert) Listener question of the day idea: How do you engage with your community?

Next time on Thoughts From A Counselor:

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