Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Dr. Justin Dodson, Owner and Primary Therapist of Navigating Courage Counseling and Consultation, who shares some of his personal story of getting into the profession as a licensed therapist and how his company provides Psychotherapy for adult men and educates organizations on suicide prevention, employee wellness and brain health. Dr. Dodson is a published author, speaker, counselor educator and therapist who earned his B.S. in Psychology from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga, then became the first African American male to earn a Masters in Counseling from Lipscomb University, and the first African American male to earn a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Memphis.
During the interview, Dr. Dodson talks about some of the common challenges men are faced with and how they can identify the root causes and create positive habits and outcomes, how ego and community service play a role in mental health, and the importance of equipping our community with the skills to properly address and prevent suicide.
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