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I use my voice to shift conversations around mental health, wellness, and self-care—integrating evidence-based research with culturally responsive, trauma-informed care.

Presented "HerStory: Honoring Your Past, Embracing Your Present, & Elevating Your Wellness"—a research-informed workshop in partnership with Black Mental Wellness Corp (virtual, 2025). Click the photo to learn more.

Presented "HerStory: Honoring Your Past, Embracing Your Present, & Elevating Your Wellness"—a research-informed workshop in partnership with Black Mental Wellness Corp (virtual, 2025). Click the photo to learn more.

Presented "Headspace and Hustle"—a research-informed lecture on leadership, conflict, and culture at Morris Brown College, Atlanta, GA (2025). Click the photo to learn more.

Presented "Headspace and Hustle"—a research-informed lecture on leadership, conflict, and culture at Morris Brown College, Atlanta, GA (2025). Click the photo to learn more.

Presented a research-informed lecture, "The Black Experience in America," at the University of Pretoria, South Africa (2024). Click the photo to learn more.

Presented a research-informed lecture, "The Black Experience in America," at the University of Pretoria, South Africa (2024). Click the photo to learn more.

Recipient of the 2024 NBCC Dissertation Excellence Award for research on Black women and racial trauma in the workplace. Click the photo to learn more.

Recipient of the 2024 NBCC Dissertation Excellence Award for research on Black women and racial trauma in the workplace. Click the photo to learn more.

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Published Research: Racial Trauma in Academia
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Published Research: Racial Trauma in Academia
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Lead author Dr. April Brown explores the experiences of Black women counselor educators and the impact of racial trauma in academia. Click the photo to read more.

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Workplace Communication Strategies to Improve Collaboration and Team Engagement
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Workplace Communication Strategies to Improve Collaboration and Team Engagement
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The Wellness Room partnered with White Cap to deliver a 1-hour hybrid workplace communication and conflict resolution workshop focused on strengthening collaboration, improving psychological safety, and creating a healthier, more connected work environment.

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Helping Faculty and Staff Prevent Burnout and Sustain Productivity
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Helping Faculty and Staff Prevent Burnout and Sustain Productivity
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The Wellness Room facilitated a half-day hybrid burnout prevention workshop designed to help faculty and staff build resilience, prevent workplace fatigue, and sustain productivity. Participants learned practical wellness strategies to protect their capacity, manage stress, and support long-term employee well-being.

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The Psychology of Engagement: A Faculty Development Workshop
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The Psychology of Engagement: A Faculty Development Workshop
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A 90-minute hybrid workshop exploring the psychology behind student engagement—where motivation, belonging, psychological safety, and classroom climate intersect. Faculty and student success coaches gained practical, research-informed strategies to better support student learning and psychosocial needs.

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Self-Love: I Can Love Me Better – Costa Rica Workshop
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Self-Love: I Can Love Me Better – Costa Rica Workshop
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Dr. April Brown facilitated the “Self-Love: I Can Love Me Better” workshop at the Wanderlust Wellness Retreat in Costa Rica, empowering participants to set boundaries, navigate change with confidence, and honor their self-worth.

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Celebrating Women’s History Month at Gillem Community Church
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Celebrating Women’s History Month at Gillem Community Church
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Dr. April Brown delivered an empowering community-based Women’s History Month presentation at Gillem Community Church in Morrow, Georgia, celebrating the strength and stories of women while encouraging deeper reflection on wellness and purpose.

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Understanding Depression in Black Women: A Collaboration Conversation
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Understanding Depression in Black Women: A Collaboration Conversation
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Dr. April Brown teams up in this collaboration video to explore depression in Black women, offering insight, strategies, and encouragement for healing and mental wellness.

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HerStory: Honoring Your Past, Embracing Your Present, and Elevating Your Wellness
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HerStory: Honoring Your Past, Embracing Your Present, and Elevating Your Wellness
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Dr. April Brown hosted the HerStory workshop for Women’s History Month with Black Mental Wellness, guiding women to honor their past, embrace the present, and elevate their wellness.

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A Wellness Keynote Focused on Women’s Mental Health in Atlanta
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A Wellness Keynote Focused on Women’s Mental Health in Atlanta
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Dr. April Brown delivered a wellness keynote at the Ladies Hiking Retreat in Atlanta, Georgia, collaborating with a local mental health advocate to support women’s mental health in the community.

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AMCD Feature: 50th Anniversary Conference Co-Chair
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AMCD Feature: 50th Anniversary Conference Co-Chair
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Dr. Brown engages in leadership and advocacy at the national level through her work with the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD).

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VoyageATL Feature: Hidden Gems of Atlanta
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VoyageATL Feature: Hidden Gems of Atlanta
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In a VoyageATL feature, Dr. Brown shares her journey, insights, and the heart behind her work at The Wellness Room — a story of resilience, purpose, and community impact.

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Canvas Rebel Spotlight: Dr. April Brown’s Journey
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Canvas Rebel Spotlight: Dr. April Brown’s Journey
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In her Canvas Rebel spotlight, Dr. Brown opens up about her path, purpose, and the vision behind The Wellness Room.

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Featured in Shoutout ATL: Meet Dr. April Brown
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Featured in Shoutout ATL: Meet Dr. April Brown
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In her Shoutout Atlanta feature, Dr. Brown discusses her work as a licensed professional counselor, wellness expert, and business consultant; and how she’s making an impact in the community.

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