Exploring Identities...

Heal Your Roots Podcast

Listen in on Episode 5 featuring Elijah Jackson, LSW (Licensed Social Worker), and co-hosts Kira Yakubov, LMFT (Founder and Lead Therapist), and Daniela Galdi (Health & Wellness Professional and HYR Podcast Producer).

PART 1 -Getting to know Heal Your Roots Wellness therapist, Elijah Jackson, LSW, and discussing intersectionality of identities (Race, Sexuality, Gender, Ability, Class, etc.)

PART 2 - Communities Elijah’s worked with throughout his social work including the homeless population in Long Island, NYC Child Welfare System, Foster Kids entering into adulthood, substance abuse organizations in Philadelphia and opening up on things that need to be addressed.

PART 3 - The Importance of Identity and Relativity for Professional Support, Mindfulness and Accessing Safe Communities while Exploring Identities.

Content Warnings: Mentions of Mental Illness.

Some episode highlights include...

• We were “charmed” by his “silly” and sincere reasons as to why he became a Licensed Social Worker, which includes understanding more about himself, relationships in his life, trauma experiences, and more.
• His Licensed Social Worker Journey that supported him in clarifying his niche, recognizing his capabilities, addressing a difficulty in being vulnerable with people, and accessing emotions for himself.
• Acceptance as a tool; the idea of not pathologizing people’s identity; suggestions on accessing communities of acceptance.
• Perspectives on how to navigate your environment so you find safety while exploring identities.

More About Elijah…

“Hello, My name is Elijah Jackson and I'm a 27 year old Licensed Social Worker from Long Island, NY. I currently work and reside in Philadelphia, PA as a therapist working primarily with young adults in the greater Philadelphia area. In my therapy career I've worked with many different populations Including the NYC child welfare system, the Long Island homeless population, and persons diagnosed with substance abuse disorders in Philadelphia. Currently, I work primarily with the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ population in Philly doing trauma-informed care.

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