Create a safer space overlooked individuals, by fostering compassionate care and community support. Take responsibility for not knowing about diverse populations by finding reputable sources of knowledge for self-awarness. Join experts Dr. Shawn Blue, licensed psychologist, and Dr. Lori Hops, licensed psychologist as they point out solutions for greater respect, humility, and heart connections for all. Episode 56.www.drshawnblue.comwww.blacktherapyandwellness.com@DrShawnBlue@BlackTherapyAndWellnessPodcast website https://www.Hopshealingtips.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Dr. Hops website https://www.drlorihops.com⁠⁠Topics with Links:ACEP https://www.energypsych.org/Carolyn Myss https://myss.com/Ableism https://www.accessliving.org/newsroom/blog/ableism-101/Shaw Blue Bio:Shawn Blue, Psy.D., licensed psychologist specializes in trauma, health and wellness, grief, eating disorders and energy psychology. Dr. Blue works with campus mental health for Agnes Scott College, Emory University, Vanderbilt University, Princeton University and Westminster Choir College of Rider University and Thomas JeffersonUniversity. Dr. Blue received a Diplomate in Comprehensive Energy Psychology (DCEP) credentialing in mind/body health, energy work and wellness interventions. Dr. Blue provides consultation and training on mental health, wellness, and diversity and inclusion.Dr. Blue has co-authored chapters on psychoanalytic perspective of Martin Luther King, Jr., divorce, violence and the sexual abuse of children. She published a book and workbook on grief and romantic relationship dissolution. In 2020, Dr. Blue authored a book entitled, “The psychology of modern dating: Websites, apps and relationships.” She is currently working on a book chronicling the history and future of racism.Dr. Blue is a board member, executive officer and DEI chair for the Association of University and College Counseling Center Outreach (AUCCCO) as well as a DEI chair for the Association for Comprehensive Psychology. Dr. Blue serves on the board for Harambee charter school in Philadelphia, PA.Lori Hops Bio:Lori Hops, Ph.D., DCEP is a Licensed Psychologist in California, USA, with a Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology. ⁠⁠Dr. Hops⁠⁠ teaches online seminars and workshops on embodied intuition. She has also taught in the US and abroad to professionals, students and the general public about compassion, self-care, spiritual practice, and finding meaning in life.

Dr. Hops is certified as a ⁠⁠Diplomate in Comprehensive Energy Psychology⁠⁠, a certified ⁠⁠Logosynthesis practitioner and instructor⁠⁠, and is a registrant with the ⁠⁠National Register of Health Service Providers⁠⁠. She is credentialed in Telepsychology Competencies by The American Insurance Trust. Dr. Hops served as Former President for the ⁠⁠Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP). ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Hops’ psychotherapy practices⁠⁠ are based in conventional western empirical science, and wisdom traditions from around the world, including holistic systems, energy psychology practices and use of intuition and inner guidance. Dr. Hops is a Reiki Master, a mind body and spirit approach to healing that fosters harmony and balance through universal life force energy. Reiki can be used in person, or at a distance, similar to prayer. Dr. Hops uses Reiki in her practice at a distance only. Lori enjoys movement arts, fine arts, and nature which serve as muses for creative writing. Thank you for joining us for today’s podcast. If you want to learn more, you can visit my website for podcast and resources at ⁠hopshealingtips.com⁠. You can also like, share, and subscribe to this channel. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not providing health care advise. Please seek guidance from your professional health care team should you need assistance. ©2025 Lori Chortkoff Hops.