Join us for an inspiring episode of Dripping in Joy and Healing with special guest host Dominic Lawson from the Black is America Podcast. We are thrilled to welcome Pia J. Hargrove, an award-winning educator, activist, speaker, and author, who brings over two decades of experience in engaging communities with cultural humility and responsiveness. As a licensed master social worker and professor at NYU’s Silver Graduate School of Social Work, Pia's insights on mental health, social trauma, restorative justice, and self-care have resonated with over 800,000 listeners through her “Mental Health First Fridays” segment on Caribbean Power Jam’s radio show, “The Reset.”

In this episode, Professor Pia and Dominic explore the transformative power of joy and healing in personal and community development. They discuss Pia's extensive background in social work, her commitment to literacy and emotional learning for youth through her book "Celebrate Smiles," and her passion for creating positive change. Tune in to hear their enriching conversation filled with stories of resilience, the importance of self-care, and the impact of restorative justice on building stronger, more connected communities.

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