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[For Professionals] Professional Dangerousness: The Quiet Undercurrent in Human Services
The dynamic you’ve felt, but no one named. Join us for an introduction to Professional Dangerousness (PD)– the subtle patterns in our practice and systems that may be unintentionally creating barriers for the very people we’re aiming to support. Together, we’ll uncover how to recognize, reflect on, and respond to PD in order to strengthen relationships and foster sustainable, human-centered practices.
Jessica Hoeper, MSW, LISW, IMH-E®/Reflective Supervisor & Infant Family Specialist is a licensed independent social worker with 20 years of human service experience; in the roles of consultant, adjunct instructor, child and family services supervisor, child protection social worker, juvenile justice social worker, and mental health practitioner. Jessica is currently contracting with public human services systems and non-profits providing Reflective Coaching/Consultation to child welfare social workers, human service supervisors and management teams. Jessica has a passion for reflection and making it accessible to practitioners. Jessica’s Reflective Coaching/Consultation strategy is informed by and draws from her training in emotional intelligence, professional coaching, infant mental health’s reflective consultation/supervision models, and with much context from her professional experiences in human services. Jessica also provides various human service trainings/professional development opportunities; check out her website for services and contact information www.rayofhopereflectivecoaching.com
Brëanna McMullen, IMH-E®/Infant Family Specialist has supported children and families across roles such as child protection, foster care licensing, permanency social work, and mental health practice. Through McMullen Consulting, LLC, she extends consultation, professional development training, restorative circle & mediation facilitation, team development strategies, helper role self-care techniques, and life coaching to fellow human service providers. Serving as the board vice president for Foster Together MN, a non-profit, she walks alongside families impacted by the social services system. Brëanna’s philosophy centers on nurturing self-empowerment and forging connections, seamlessly intertwining well-researched insights with genuine conversations. She holds a steadfast belief that enhancing professionals and organizations in such a way equips them to serve others more effectively, optimistically resulting in the nurturing, honoring, and preservation of families being touched by these systems.
