The Ugly Truth-Color Complex Explained Interview

It brings us great pleasure to interview our upcoming Gathering special guest facilitator; none other than Ms. Dionne M. Brown-Bushrod, LCSW-C of Baltimore, Maryland.  Ms. Brown is the proud owner of Prosperity Redefined LLC. There, she provides training for human service programs on topics of parenting, discipline, treatment foster care program development, mental health issues and professional boundaries. 

 

BOND Girl: Thank you Dionne for agreeing to grace us with your presence during our upcoming Gathering “The Ugly Truth-Color Complex” and for taking the time out of your busy schedule for today’s interview. We feel strongly that this is a topic that affects a lot of women of color, many of which are afraid to admit it.

Where do you think this whole color complex stigma stemmed from?

Dionne M. Brown-Bushrod: The most conventional response is that the color complex among African-American women started with deep rooted conditioning that began in slavery. In addition, we should consider anthropological classification and societal expectations.

BOND Girl: Do you think this is still a pertinent issue that we face in our society today?

Dionne M. Brown-Bushrod: In a sociological and psychological perspective, any issue that creates distress or discussion can be considered pertinent however the degree or intensity of its relevance is what should be individually and collectively examined.

BOND Girl: Do you think this is an issue that can ever be resolved and put to rest?

Dionne M. Brown-Bushrod: My work requires that resolution is carefully defined. If resolution means we fix the issue and then define put-to-rest as burying the issue, then I think that is an unrealistic goal. The human condition is intricate and flawed. If resolution and put-to-rest is defined as embracing the issue and decreasing its negative effects, then I think that is the more realistic goal.

BOND Girl: Who should attend September 20^th and what can our attendees expect during the Ugly Truth- Color Complex Gathering?

Dionne M. Brown-Bushrod: Anyone who is interested in learning about possible origins of color complex, its effects on psyche and how to manage the effects.

BOND Girl: What if I’m a woman that has never really had issues with her complexion, can I still learn from this discussion?

Dionne M. Brown-Bushrod: Absolutely. The discussion will address subconscious attraction in color and how and why we classify people.

BOND Girl: Dionne, thank you for your time and we look forward to seeing you in action September 20^th. The women are eager to share, learn and grow.

Dionne M. Brown-Bushrod: It was a pleasure. I look forward to meeting everyone on Friday. 

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To read Dionne Brown-Bushrod’s full bio,  CLICK HERE. For more information and to RSVP for the September 2013 Gathering, “The Ugly Truth-Color Complex” CLICK HERE. Please grab your seat now as the price will increase at the door.

September Gathering Guest Facilitator- Dionne M. Brown-Bushrod

Dionne M. Brown-Bushrod, LCSW-C

Prosperity Redefined LLC

Ms. Bushrod is a clinical social worker in private practice with extensive training and experience in community-based social work. A community-based social worker has the advantage of sensitively understanding how one’s environment or surroundings impact one’s emotional well-being. Her background includes clinical and administrative social work experience in various positions. Clinical experience is with the homeless, chronically mentally ill population in inpatient psychiatric care, psychiatric mobile treatment, outpatient mental health and 15 years in private practice. Other experience includes school social work with elementary and middle-school students in public schools and public and private sector and administrative social work experience in child welfare and juvenile justice as a clinical consultant, clinical director, presenter/ trainer, field instructor and clinical social work supervisor.

Her company, Prosperity Redefined LLC provides psychotherapy and consultation. Psychotherapy at Prosperity Redefined LLC services adults wishing to examine issues with depression, anxiety and relationship problems with self, social and family connections and the workplace. Ms. Bushrod provides training for human service programs on topics of parenting, discipline, treatment foster care program development, mental health issues and professional boundaries. Prosperity Redefined LLC’s specialized program, Sister Blues Project, provides consultation, training and mediation on issues relevant to the psychology of African American Women.

To see Dionne Brown-Bushrod in action, join us for BOND's upcoming Gathering- The Ugly Truth- Color Complex, September 20th in Baltimore, MD. Click here for more details and to RSVP.

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RSVP to September 2013 Gathering- "The Ugly Truth-Color Complex"

Date: Friday, September 20, 2013
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: 1500 Union Ave, Baltimore, MD
Cost: $5.00 (includes your entrance and light refreshments)

SPECIAL GUEST FACILITATOR

Dionne M. Brown-Bushrod, LCSW-C of

Prosperity Redefined LLC

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September's Gatherings is for WOMEN over the age of 25. Energy is high and atmosphere is inviting. RSVP is a must so please ensure your name is on the list. If you never attended a BOND Gathering, it’s an absolute must. There is never a dull moment when you're in the company of  BOND Sisters. Browse our site to read our BOND reviews.

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