Latia Parker, founder of Betty Jackson Counseling Services, has been honored as an outstanding Field Education Partner for her commitment to mentoring social work students and providing valuable hands-on experience in the mental health field.
Read MoreIn 2024, Latia Parker presented at the Annual Zarrow Mental Health Symposium, themed "Life Stages—Mental Health Across a Lifetime," which marked the symposium's 30th anniversary. Parker’s session, titled "Healing From Trauma: Past and Present," explored the complexities of trauma and its impact across different generations.
Read MoreIn an interview with KJRH, Latia Parker addressed the pressing mental health inequities and challenges facing the North Tulsa community. She shed light on the barriers to mental health care and the unique struggles experienced by individuals in this area. Her remarks emphasized the importance of accessible mental health resources and the need for continued advocacy to address these systemic issues.
Read MoreLatia Parker is a psychotherapist known for her appearances on TV One, particularly in shows that focus on mental health and wellness. She often discusses topics related to emotional health, relationships, and self-improvement. Her insights aim to help viewers navigate personal challenges and promote mental well-being.
Read MoreThe month of July is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month. Grand Mental Health recognized Betty Jackson Counseling Services as a community partner as she spoke on behalf of African American & Black Community.
Read MoreThe OU School of Social Work Career hosted a Career Practicum and Job Fair in Tulsa. BJCS was invited to highlight the agency's mission, services, and opportunities for practicum and employment. BJCS also took the time to meet interested students to address job requirements and the application process while networking with other agencies and organizations at the fair.
Read MoreThis year’s Blood at the Roots Conference addressed health equity issues and subjects that were themed around the New Civil Rights Movement. Latia Parker served as a panelist presented on the "Systems of Care Initiative,” influenced by Resmaa Menakem, the author of “My Grandmother's Hands.”
Read MoreRepresentatives from Griffin Media and local mental health agencies convened at OASIS Food Market to discuss the challenges facing North Tulsa. The meeting focused on identifying solutions to improve mental health and well-being in the community, with an emphasis on self-care and sustainable change.
Read MoreBetty Jackson Counseling Services, PC, served as a vendor during the 15th Annual Social Justice Symposium at Langston University. BJCS met participants to provide information regarding mental health services and what services the agency could provide. The team also met with community members to network and work to create change.
Read MoreLatia Parker and Tamika Lipsey, both clinicians at Betty Jackson Counseling Services, attended intensive training at the Meadows Treatment Center. Programming was led by Resmaa Menakem, a renowned therapist, trauma specialist, and founder of Justice Leadership Solutions, who is highly regarded for his work on racialized trauma. The training focused on equipping clinicians with advanced strategies to address and treat racialized trauma in their practice.
Read MoreLatia Parker and Betty Jackson Counseling Services have partnered with the Make A New Way Foundation to help promote healing in the north Tulsa community and deal with the trauma that has occurred as a part of the Greenwood Diaspora. Parker is the lead consultant for the five agencies that are a part of the Systems of Care, working with youth and young adults ages 16-25.
Read MoreLatia Parker served as a guest speaker for the University of Oklahoma's Field Unit session, “I'm Graduating, Now What?" She provided graduating students with insights on what hiring managers look for, the realities of private practice, and her extensive experience working with clients suffering from trauma, co-occurring disorders, sexual trauma, and chemical dependency. As a Field Partner, she continues to support OU practicum students, preparing them for real-world applications of their training.
Read MoreS.E.E. Talk brought the North Tulsa community together to address mental health challenges. Licensed therapist Latia Parker shared valuable insights on the unique issues faced by individuals in the area and emphasized the need to break the stigma surrounding mental health.
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