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In this episode of The 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Branch sits down with his colleague and friend, Dr. Michael Jones. Growing up in the South with parents in the ministry, Dr. Jones had to carve out his own identity as a Black man rather than accept the labels others tried to place on him. He opens up about his perspective on mental health and wellness, faith, innovation, and technology. In a candid and insightful conversation, Dr. Jones reflects on the many roles he has held throughout his life and how those experiences continue to shape his present and future. Together, Dr. Branch and Dr. Jones explore the 3 Parallels: who we were, who we are, and who we are becoming. Offering wisdom and lessons that encourage listeners to make their own healthy pivots toward change.


🎯 3 Challenges (Lifework) 

1. Reflect on the labels or expectations others have tried to place on you. How can you define your own identity instead?
2. Identify one area of your life—faith, work, or wellness—where you could make a small change to align more with who you truly are.
3. Think about a past experience that shaped you. Write down what you learned and how it can guide who you are becoming.

Connect With Our Guest:
Dr. Michael Jones is a Tenured Professor of Counseling at the University of the Cumberlands and a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor with over two decades of clinical experience. As a Board Certified Telemental Health Provider and National Certified Counselor, he specializes in the ethical integration of emerging technologies in counseling practice and education.
Dr. Jones served as President of the Southern Association of Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES) and has authored numerous publications on telemental health, ethics, and multicultural counseling. He is particularly passionate about addressing mental health disparities in the Black community and advancing innovative approaches to counselor education through AI and digital pedagogy.
In addition to his academic role, Dr. Jones maintains an active clinical practice through Renewed Vision Counseling and creates NBCC-approved continuing education courses for mental health professionals. His work centers on making mental health resources more accessible while maintaining the highest ethical standards in both traditional and technology-assisted counseling environments.


Website: www.counseloreducationcollective.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsjonesphd/

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