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Onyx Monthly Newsletter August 2021

August is here! Where did the year go?!

While it’s the last full month of summer, there are a lot of ways we can add new thoughts, new goals, and new beginnings for the last quarter of the year to our to-do lists.

We begin the month with National Sisters Day on August 1st, celebrating the unique bond between sisters: whether that’s celebrating the sisterhood with your siblings or appreciating the bonds of sisterhood with those that you hold near and dear to your heart. Sisterhood can look different for everyone and we honor whatever way that looks for you!

We will also acknowledge and continue to fight for Black Women’s Equal Pay Day on August 3rd. According to equalpaytoday.org, “Black Women’s Equal Pay Day is the approximate day a Black woman must work into the new year to make what white non-Hispanic man made at the end of the previous year. Based on ACS Census data, the 2021 wage gap for Black women compared to non-Hispanic white men is $0.63 (cents).” We stand with our sisters of color and will continue to support each other to make sure we all receive what is rightfully ours, and what we rightfully deserve.

Keeping to the theme of supporting women and equality, August 26th marks Women’s Equality Day, a day in which in 1973 a bill was passed in New York to designate this day every year, and to bring attention to the continued efforts towards full equality, even outside of this day.

Although we are in 2021, we still have a long way to go. Our voices matter.

Still at the forefront of the mental health conversations within media and the community, the Onyx team continues to bestow upon the public their extensive knowledge of mental health as it pertains to ideals around prioritizing mental health, setting boundaries, and Onyx’s mission in 2021.

Take a look at some of the ways we thrived in May and be sure to follow us at @OnyxTherapyGroup for upcoming events.

July 15th : Dr. Plummer & Washingtonian Magazine

Dr. Plummer chats with Washingtonian Magazine about running a Black - and - LGBTQ - focused Counseling group while prioritizing her own mental health. She talks about setting boundaries, self-care, and understanding her purpose.

July 28th : Dr. Plummer & Forbes Magazine - The Great Resignation

We all know that the pandemic took a toll on us physically and mentally. Dr. Plummer gives her thoughts on returning from the pandemic from a mental health perspective.

The pandemic has left many people searching for support when it comes to mental health and there’s a D.C. therapist who’s on a mission to help.

8/3: Convos from the Couch

Dr. Plummer discusses Black Women’s Equal Pay day, it’s importance to our community and ways that our mental health can be affected.

8/11 at 6PM: Blackgrlthings x Onyx

Dr. Plummer gets real with BlackGrlThings on Black artists and how they are using their platforms to promote body positivity.

8/18: Flikshop School of Business Lecture 1-4PM

Dr. Plummer talks to Marcus Bullock, CEO of Flikshop on mental health in the prison system.

8/26: Spillin’ the Tea w/ Dr. P

Dr. Plummer discusses how cannabis can help some with their mental and physical health.

8/26: 12:30pm ET Consciously Unbiased Live

An in depth conversation on how some people want to quit their jobs and continue to work from home.

Onyx is hiring!

Take a look at the postings below and spread the word, we are looking to add to our team!

Get to know the Onyx team!

Congratulations to our counselor Allyson Watkins! She received her license to practice marriage and family therapy in Maryland and D.C.

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Contacts for Crisis

National Suicide Lifeline: 1-800-273-8355; or dial 988

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)

Mental Health Crisis Hotline (DC): 1-888-7WE-HELP

Mental Health Crisis Hotline (MD): 301-429-2185

Mental Health Crisis Hotline (PA): 1-888-796-8226

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Based in Washington DC, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, Onyx Therapy Group is dedicated to cultivating and strengthening the community through mental health practices. With a focus on direct clinical work, professional development/training, and sourcing, Onyx Therapy Group incorporates the values of integrity, respect, loyalty, community, culture, and excellence. As an organization, Onyx Therapy Group has over 15 years in mental health work and 20 years of education and skill-based practice that has positively impacted individuals, educators, and organizations nationally. Onyx Therapy Group is a Black, Woman, Veteran-owned business that believes in and designs transformative healing