Episode 2: How Abuse Affects Black Moms and Our Children

Episode 2 Topic: Mel and Tash will talk with Sh'Niqua Alford, LCSW, Owner/Therapist of Restoring Serenity Counseling Center, PLLC on how to talk to your children and identifying the signs among partners.   Momologist Discussion Points: What is abuse? What are the statistics among black women and children compared to their counterparts: is there any data for that? What’s the concern/rationale behind not reporting What signs should we be looking for if we have a romantic partner?..or family members? How do you talk to children about the signs? What age is appropriate?   Find a local domestic violence shelter:  https://www.domesticshelters.org/   About Restoring Serenity Counseling Center, PLLC Sh'Niqua Alford is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Texas (license #41470).  She holds a Master of Social Work - University of Texas at Arlington and in 2005 recieved her Bachelor of Social Work - Texas Christian University.  Over the past 13 years, Sh'Niqua has worked in a variety of social work/clinical settings: Supporting and mentoring pregnant/parenting teenagers to overcome barriers and achieve success as both a parent and a student. Employment in the child welfare system; helping children in foster care and their families overcome trauma, abuse, and neglect. Working at local psychiatric facilities to help children, adolescents, and adults receive proper mental health treatment. Adjunct social work professor; focused on teaching social work students to become strong, competent, and ethical social work leaders. Where to find Restoring Serenity Counseling Center, PLLC 1201 N. Watson Rd. Suite 295 | Arlington, TX 76006 817-989-6336 https://www.restoringserenitycounseling.com/ Twitter: @salfordLCSW Pintrest: @restoringserenitycounselingcen Facebook: @restoringserenitycounseling Email: [email protected]     Continue the Discussion, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology  FB: @MahoganyMomology Email Us: [email protected] Itunes & Google Play: Mahogany Momology