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I've been in a training program for the last few weeks that is heavily prompting the use of AI driven tools, without discussing any of the possible risks.

If you have used or tried AI, you are fully aware of it's benefits. The most practical application of AI is as an accessibility tool.
A value of this practice as been informed consent, so I attached a link to some of the risks in AI usage.

The Dangers of Data Centers Data Centers are large facilities containing computer servers used for data storage, data analytics, generative AI, and streaming services. Data centers represent health risks for their neighbors. These risks are especially high from hyperscale data centers powered by fossil fuels, such as those pro...

Similar to Pineapple Support, The Loveland Foundation supports the community through Loveland Therapy Fund.

"With the barriers affecting access to treatment by members of diverse ethnic and racial groups, the Loveland Therapy Fund provides financial assistance to Black women and nonbinary individuals seeking therapy nationally."

Please read up on the work they are doing, and share this resource with those that would benefit from it.

Therapy Fund – The Loveland Foundation With the barriers affecting access to treatment by members of diverse ethnic and racial groups, the Loveland Therapy Fund provides financial assistance to Black women and nonbinary individuals seeking therapy nationally.

The world needs a little more awareness of the beautiful work that is being done both locally and globally. I am going to start posting more resources as I recommend them to others.

I want to start off with Pineapple Support. This is an organization that has a long waitlist globally, but they continue to prioritize the care and needs of their community in an affirming way. They are putting in countless hours trying to build free and discounted support groups and webinars, that are accessible for those waiting to get into individual therapy. Please learn more about how you can support or refer to them as a resource.

"Pineapple Support a nonprofit dedicated to making mental health care accessible for every person working in the online adult industry. From individual therapy and support groups to education and one-to-one emotional care, our global team of Sworker-friendly professionals is here to listen, to help, and to remind you that you are not alone."

Pineapple Support – Stigma Free Therapy We are Pineapple Support a nonprofit dedicated to making mental health care accessible for every person working in the online adult industry. From individual therapy and support groups to education and one-to-one emotional care, our global team of s*x-worker-friendly professionals is here to listen,...

There is another Therapist in St. Louis offering a Crafting Support Group. I wanted to share in case anyone would benefit from this resource.

Website: https://www.willettcounseling.com/about-wendy

Phone number: (314) 643-8071
Email: [email protected]

Typically, I spend most of my time interviewing with Graduate students for research and trying to help the next generation find their path way within the mental health field. Last month was the first time doing a public interview on my practice, and I thrilled to see that the interview with is now live.

The interview talks about my background, the development of my practice, and why I serve the populations that I do.

Exploring Life & Business with Amy Studer of Alternative Access Counseling Today we’d like to introduce you to Amy Studer. Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started? As a Chicago-land transplant, I grew up with immediate access to a much larger city and […]