Who Heals the Healer?

Here at BCM, we believe in community and supporting one another outside the office.

Who are we?

We are an organization that seeks to advocate, support and heal the healers. Clinicians are those who examine and treat patients/clients and their illnesses. But rarely does this community have time for self-care nor do they have an outcry of support as they take on the mental and physical stressors that come with their occupations. This organization was founded to provide a sense of community to clinicians of color, a population with disproportionate burnout rates, who also undergo certain pressures, lack of support and even prejudices in the workplace; amongst other struggles. Here, we understand the day to day mental load taken on by one another.

Our organization seeks to empower our members, through exclusive events and activities, wind-down zoom sessions, engaged community, outreach, mental health aid and much more.

We cannot pour from an empty cup.

Why not help to refill and fellowship with one another?

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Hikes for Healers

Hikes for Healers

Our organization, in partnership with the SB Wellness Foundation is excited to present “Hikes for Healers” May 24th at 12pm. In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, clinicians and birth workers are invited to a free, therapeutic hike, followed by a mindfulness discussion on self-care and decompression, led by Community Doula Genesis Stewart and licensed psychotherapist Shanae Benito MA, LAPC, NCC.

Perks:

- Connect with Nature

- Network with other clinicians & birth workers

- Learn New Tools & Skills for Self-Care

The parking lot meetup is scheduled for 11:30 AM. During this time, participants wishing to receive an official “Hikes for Healer” T-shirt can collect it. We will commence the hike promptly at noon.

Location: Cascade Nature Preserve Trail - 2852 Cascade Rd, Atlanta, GA 30311

We look forward to seeing everyone.

What We Do

  • Networking Events

    We believe in networking and fellowship. Our networking events are designed to make new friendships & connections in a laidback way for our clinicians.

  • Events and Trainings

    Being an organization compromised of such black excellence, we share opportunities for trainings, mental fitness events and more.

  • Exclusive Members Socials

    Become a Member to get invites to Happy Hours, Group Fitness Camps, Yoga, Volunteer Events & more!

  • Private Networking/Referral Channel

    Here at BCM, we find value in sharing our resources and services to help one another. Looking for a pediatrician, dentist, psychiatrist, doctor, therapist? Need a last minute visit or referral? We have one another to help make it happen.

  • Community Outreach

    BCM does community service outreach. We partner with other organizations and schools for the opportunity to give back and further make a difference outside of the office.

  • Wind-Down Sessions

    Enjoy both in-person and zoom wind-down sessions. This is a great monthly interactive meeting that allows clinicians to discuss current challenges, debrief together, practice mindfulness and meditation and so much more.

Why the focus on clinicians of color?

At the end of 2021, nearly 63% of physicians reported symptoms of burnout, up from 38% in 2020. Physicians who identify as two or more races (45%) and Black physicians (37%) report the highest rates of burnout onset or increase due to COVID-19. Only about 5.7% of physicians in the United States identify as Black or African American, according to the the latest data from the Association of American Medical Colleges. One reason why the percentage of US doctors who are Black remains far below that of the US population that is Black can be traced to how Black people have been “historically excluded from medicine” and the “institutional and systemic racism in our society,” said Michael Dill, the Association of American Medical Colleges’ director of workforce studies. This alone creates an area for stress and warns the shortage harms public health.

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With only 4% of mental health professionals being Black — burnout is all too common for these clinicians as well. In a survey of 750 behavioral health workers, more than 60% experienced moderate or significant rates of burnout. What does this mean? We have people serving our community who need support also. How do we decompress? Who do we turn to for support who can empathize? How do we band together and come up with more solutions for our community?

That is what this organization is for …

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