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Marvin Toliver

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@tedxwilmde Speaker - April 2022 @smithsonian_channel-Cycle-breaker Founder of @dearblackman_yougood and @reimagineculture_llc

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Happy Monday!

I hope folks had a relaxing weekend! I wanted to remind you all that I have some new offerings:

“Pick Your Brain” sessions (oldie but goody), “Get My Sh*t Together” Sessions, and “Where Do I Start” Sessions.

*NEW*

“What do I do with this client?” is for folks who are having a hard time with clients and need support, suggestions, and space held.

“Mediations” are for folks who are in conflict (personally or professionally) and would like support around coming to a resolution (if possible)!

As I start to slowly shift away from individual therapy, I want to lean into the kind of helping that brings me joy, but is not as emotionally taxing as clinical work. So, here we are!

Don’t get me wrong, I love clinical work, but it’s not sustainable. So I want to utilize some of my clinical skills, and merge them with some other skills I haven’t been able to use as much.

In case you forgot, here are the other offerings I provide:

- 10/12 week groups for your org
- Workshops & Trainings
- Guest Lecture
- Keynote
- General Consulting
- Officiate your wedding! (I marry anyone and typically NOT in a church)

If you’re interested in any of these and have questions about rates, please send an e-mail or visit www.marvintoliver.com (NO DMs PLEASE)

Hope to work with you soon!

#socialwork #skills #offerings #morethanatherapist #group #consulting #pickmybrain #blackmen #blackmenshealth #community #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mtoliverlcsw #socialwork #socialworker #blacksocialworkers #morethanatherapist by @mtoliver_lcsw

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4 years ago

New episode of the Chasing Liberation Podcast is out NOW!!

This is the first episode of a mini-series called “Give Me Therapy” where I’ll play the client and I bring on some of my favorite therapists to give me therapy!

This is the first episode and we get pretty deep pretty quick in my very first EMDR session with @healwithsoco

We start with the idea of perfectionism and Soco does a beautiful job of guiding me through the session and making sure I’m taken care of. Also, I did NOT plan to get this deep but a good therapist will do that.

Check out this episode on all streaming platforms and let me know what you think!

#therapy #perfectionism #podcast #emdr #mtoliverlcsw by @mtoliver_lcsw

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2 days ago

We’ve been exhausted and also realizing that we’ve grown to a point that we need help! So we’re looking for brilliant, passionate, and like-minded individuals to work with us!

To be clear, there are VOLUNTEER roles. We’d love to pay folks but we’re not there yet. However, we’re definitely on our way and need some help creating the foundation to propel and sustain us.

We’re looking for part-time support and you do NOT have to live in Philly for most of these. We’re looking for support in…

Social Media management
Community Outreach
Video Editing
Grant Support

Also, if there are any clinicians in need of supervision that can provide support, we can definitely explore what bartering could look like.

If interested, please DM us, send us an email or visit dearblkmanyougood.org

#volunteer #mentalhealth #support #dbmyg #blackmensmentalhealth by @mtoliver_lcsw

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Many of us are holding a whole lot right now. We have personal, family, community and political issues that we are dealing with simultaneously and regularly. Things can get incredibly heavy.

For folks in helping professions, we have a unique view of the way systems and institutions are harming the people we work with, and this type of work can be incredibly difficult at times. Folks sometimes feel isolated, angry, sad, and powerless among other emotions.

Get It All Out session gives folks the opportunity to share space with others who truly get it. It’s a space to not only vent about the bad, but to share resources, encourage each other, be sad, be hopeful , and remember that we have each other at the end of the day.

Rashni Stanford, LSW @deepspacemind215 and Marvin Toliver, LCSW @reimagineculture_llc will be hosting this virtual space on Wed. Oct 14th at 7:30pm EST/4:30pm PST.

It will be “Pay What You Can” with a suggested donation of $15. Click the link in my bio to purchase tickets or the link in my IG Story.

Again, this will be a virtual session and the Zoom link will be sent the morning of the event.

We hope to see you there!

#supportspace #therapist #socialworker #helpers #healing by @mtoliver_lcsw

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5 days ago

I always wonder about the supervision experiences of social workers. I remember in grad school some of my classmates didn’t have supervisors or they only got minimal supervision. I was lucky to have mostly great supervision throughout the years, but I wonder about folks who didn’t. Or what if they clashed with their supervisor’s style. What happens? Anyway, I wanted to provide a space for folks.

Join me for a decolonized group supervision experience next Thursday, Oct 15th!

There will be TWO sessions, one in the afternoon at 12pm EST/9am PST and one in the evening at 8pm EST/5pm PST.

We’ll discuss things like challenging cases and imposter syndrome; we’ll also share interventions, talk through ethical dilemmas, and much more. This will also be a great opportunity to network with other like-minded therapists and mental health practitioners.

I am a relational therapist who uses a decolonized lens, so this supervision group may not be for you. However, if you want supervision that utilizes a radical, anti-oppressive lens this is likely the right place for you!

This supervision will NOT heavily focus on....
* The DSM
* medication
* clinical note-taking
* clinical exams/exam prep

There will only be limited slots for both sessions available, so make sure you reserve your spot soon. If you’re licensed in the state of Pennsylvania, you are eligible for supervision hours.

Again, this group supervision session will be next Thursday, Oct 15th.
The first session will be at 12pm EST and the evening session will start at 8pm EST. Both sessions will take place on Zoom and it’ll cost $25.

Click the linktree in my bio for tickets.

Hope to see you there!

#socialwork #socialworkers #therapist #lcsw #mtoliverlcsw by @mtoliver_lcsw

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9 days ago

With so much going on, Ras Stanford, LSW of @deepspacemind215 and myself wanted to provide some support spaces for clinicians, helpers, and other care workers.

If you’re in the Philadelphia area, we’re hosting a “Care worker Refueling Circle” TOMORROW 10/7 at 5:30pm EST. This is a space where care workers refuel themselves through building connections, sharing burdens, and building skills toward resilience and readiness. This is an in-person event and refreshments will be provided.

And if you’re not in the Philly area, we’re providing a VIRTUAL space called “Get it All Out” where helpers, clinicians and care workers can vent, share resources, and build community. This will be Wed. Oct 14th at 7:30pm EST/4:30pm PST.

You can reserve your spot for one or both of these events using the linktree in my bio.

Let us know if there are any questions and we look forward to sharing spaces with yall!

#therapist #careworker #support #refuel #mentalhealth by @mtoliver_lcsw

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11 days ago

We want to celebrate the Fall with you!

Check out our Events.

This week:

Join Rashni Stanford [Deep Space Mind.215] and Marvin Toliver [Reimagine Culture LLC and Dear Black Man, You Good?] and Philly neighbors who work in helping professions and caregiving roles as we refuel ourselves through building connection, sharing burdens, and building skills towards resilience and readiness.

Please save the date for DSM.215's Get Ready, Stay Ready Neighborhood Resilience Fair. As a culminating event for our participation in the city's Climate Resilience Partnership Program, this event will unveil the community-developed Climate Resilience Toolkit, and feature workshops, performances, and facetime with resilience and readiness building organizations and initiatives.
November 14th at Cobbs Creek Johnny Sample Recreation Center.

Want to be a partner, performer, or facilitator? DM us or email us today.

#climatereadiness #climateresilience #neighborhoodwellness #neighborhoodresilience by @mtoliver_lcsw

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That’s it. That’s the post 🤷🏾‍♂️

#ai #flyers #Supportartists #dobetter #mtoliverlcsw by @mtoliver_lcsw

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Posted this a while back…

I typically ask my clients, “how did folks in your life handle conflict growing up?” And “What did repair after the conflict look like?” Clients usually have a hard time with that second question.

For some of us conflict has often led to a traumatic event (physical, verbal, psychological violence). If we really think about it, for some of us conflict is a trigger.

If we focused more on compromise (in a relaxed state) instead of “winning” the conflict while triggered, I think our society would be very different.

To me, true compromise requires listening, empathy, and the ability to take another’s perspective. It’s an opportunity to come up with solutions instead of starting a war.

However, when power, privilege, and systems come into the equation, we begin to see people as enemies and not humans.

Thoughts?

#conflict #repair #therapy #connection #mtoliverlcsw by @mtoliver_lcsw

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Happy Thursday!

DBMYG @dearblackman_yougood is excited to start working more with organizations and companies who value, and are actively looking to address Black men’s and youth mental health and wellness! If you’re looking to bring meaningful conversations around mental health, masculinity, healing, and wellness to your organization or community, please reach out!

DBMYG is currently available for: 
Workshops
One time or multi-week group sessions
Speaking engagements Community conversations Consultation services
Podcasts

Our work is rooted in culturally grounded care and the lived experiences of Black men, but we work with all races and all genders!

Whether you’re a school, nonprofit, workplace, or community space, we’d love to connect.

Reach out via e-mail at dearblkmanyougood@gmail.com or visit our website at www.dearblkmanyougood.org.

#blackmensmentalhealth #blackmenhealing #blackmen #blackmensmentalhealth #dearblackmanyougood by @mtoliver_lcsw

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This one might ruffle feathers but 🤷🏾‍♂️

They must be studied, because the terrorism is brutal and often. The narcissism is next-level. The lack of empathy is mind-boggling.

The law clearly works differently for them, and there are actual numbers that prove it.

I am definitely not saying ALL white folks are bad, because that’s just not true. However, when we look at history, there’s a clear pattern of who the aggressors are. And even today, the pattern continues… ALL men need to work on themselves but especially white men.

Random thought: Are whyte men ever actually held accountable? What would accountability look like?

This must be studied.

#studythewhytecommunity #america #nolanwells #cornell7 #mtoliverlcsw by @mtoliver_lcsw

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Careworker Refueling Circle for Philly Care Workers

Join Rashni Stanford [Deep Space Mind.215] and Marvin Toliver [Reimagine Culture LLC and Dear Black Man, You Good?] and Philly neighbors who work in helping professions and caregiving roles as we refuel ourselves through building connection, sharing burdens, and building skills towards resilience and readiness.

This space is conscious of the moral injury of working in non-profit, healthcare, and organizing settings, and centers the lived experience of those experiencing mental health challenges including trauma and chronic stress related to care work.

This in person engagement will include snacks, and drink. This event will not feature dedicarted childcare, but space is available for older children to complete homework or relax.

Register soon to take advantage of buy one get one free and pay what you can options. Can't make it? Support the mission and attendance by purchasing a solidarity ticket.

RSVP bit.ly/dsm215events

#burnoutprevention #dsm215 #deepspacemind215
#communitymentalhealth #healingjustice by @mtoliver_lcsw

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