In this episode of Perspective of Black Lives, I interview Brandon Jones is a psychotherapist, professor, Behavioral Health Consultant. He specializes in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Historical and Intergenerational trauma, Social/Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Leadership, and Youth Justice. Brandon brings a down-to-earth and compassionate attitude to Mental Health. He holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Minnesota, a Masters in Community Psychology from Metropolitan State University, and a Masters in Psychotherapy (MFT) from Adler Graduate School. Brandon is also a 2013 Bush Foundation Leadership Fellow. He currently serves as the Integrated Services Manager at NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center.
In this episode we discuss:
- The current state of Minneapolis since George Floyd’s passing.
- The changes the city has gone through since Philando Castile.
- The top 3 issues black people have to address.
- The importance of the black man and family dynamic when it comes to black social issues.
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