Black SEL & Black Mental Health w| Sharonda Arnold- Ocean

Join us this week as Kristen talks about Black SEL and mental health. This week's guest is none other than Sharonda Arnold- Ocean, a mental health expert. It has always been a dream of hers to inspire and encourage the people in her life and community. Sharonda's passion for public speaking and empowering people whether via social media or in person has evolved. So much so that it has expanded over two brands and her and her husband's mental health and coaching practice, Ocean Behavioral Health, which is based in Louisville, Kentucky. She provides therapy and coaching to people aspiring to be their best selves. Her hope is that these two brands will help us women see ourselves properly every day in every way. Kristen and her guest really dive deep into what mental health means to Black SEL. You will leave this episode educated and inspired to prioritize your mental health.Follow Sharona Arnold- Ocean on IGSharonda Arnold- Ocean Linktree✊🏾Support the Black SEL Movement: ➡️ Our Membership: The Black SEL Collective is an exclusive members-only community for Black SEL Experts and believers who stand with us in our mission to uplift, cultivate, and transform Black communities. Being part of this network will allow you to build a circle of fellow Black SEL experts and have access to our private Facebook community to discuss new trends, strategies, and practices to implement SEL in Black communities. Learn more at: https://lfycampaigns.lpages.co/black-sel-collective/➡️ Black SEL Summit: The current education system is dominated by political narratives that devalue the very people that our schools are supposed to serve. The Black SEL Summit is a space for us by us to highlight the voices of African-American people in the field and speak to best practices, research, and solutions to sustain SEL in Black Communities. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/blkselsummit23 ➡️ Donate:Powered by The Dangers Of The Mind Education Fund, The Black SEL HUB aims to highlight the voices of Black SEL practitioners and share resources to further the field in order to sustain social-emotional learning practices in Black communities. With your support, you are advancing our research, our reach, and our impact on black communities around the nation. Thank you in advance for your commitment and for acknowledging the importance of the work we do every day! To donate, visit: https://bit.ly/blackseldonationWe’re giving away our signature Black SEL T-shirts to those who take a moment to fill out a quick 5-minute survey. This is an opportunity to let your voice be heard and for us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Fill out the survey and be entered to win at: https://bit.ly/blackselsurvey

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Black SEL is about acknowledging the ways that SEL competencies have been present in black communities long before the designation or study of social-emotional learning. In this seasonal podcast, we open up a safe space for black thought leaders and change-makers to share their experiences, and expertise all while highlighting key Social-Emotional Skills. Through each episode, we showcase the variety and depth of the Black SEL experience by making SEL relatable, tangible, and sustainable in Black Communities.Listen, subscribe, and share with a friend!