Butler & Davis Consulting

03/20/2026

Applications for SYEP are now open! The Howard County Summer Youth Employment Program, or SYEP, is running from July 6 through August 14, 2026. It provides meaningful summer work experiences for young people ages 14 to 24.

Participants earn income while gaining valuable skills and hands-on experience with community organizations, private companies, and government agencies.

• Ages 14–15 will participate in a structured virtual program.
• Ages 16–18 (in-school youth) will be placed at in-person worksites.
• Ages 18–24 (out-of-school young adults) are also eligible for in-person opportunities.

Applications are open now through March 23 at midnight. Apply at https://www.howardcountymd.gov/youth-services!

*Please Note: While the application is open to all youth who meet basic eligibility, priority will be given to applicants who meet any of the following criteria: has a 504 plan or an Individualized Education Plan; is in foster care; pregnant or parenting; English Language Learner; economically disadvantaged, or navigating a significant barrier.

03/18/2026

You’re not lazy.
You’re not “doing too much.”
You’re overwhelmed—and it’s affecting how you think, feel, and function.

A lot of people are used to pushing through stress, burnout, and mental overload…
but pushing through is not the same as getting better.

I work with individuals who are ready to:
✔ Think more clearly
✔ Follow through on what matters
✔ Feel more in control of their day-to-day life
✔ Stop surviving and start functioning differently

This is not just talk therapy.
This is structured, skill-based support that actually helps you move forward.

Now accepting new clients (18+)
Virtual sessions available

📅 Book a consultation: https://www.butler-davis.com/about-me

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02/20/2026

Leaders are being tasked with "fixing culture" while also managing layoffs, hybrid work, burnout, and the rapid pace of AI development.

The reality is that many "people problems" are actually systems problems. Loneliness is one such issue. In the workplace, it manifests as low engagement, increased friction, and quiet withdrawal.

Black History Month offers a leadership perspective: when formal systems fail to provide safety or support, Black communities have historically built their own infrastructure—through mutual aid, shared responsibility, and intergenerational support. This emphasis on community is applicable to organizations as well.

I explored this topic in my newsletter and included a brief Organizational Resiliency self-assessment to help leaders identify the factors driving disconnection and determine where to intervene.

Loneliness is not a “soft” problem. It is a measurable risk factor for poor health and early death.

09/23/2025

🚨 New Training for Behavioral Health Leaders 🚨

Self-Awareness to Action: Trauma-Informed Leadership & Racial Justice in Supervision

🗓️ October 27, 2025
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM (EST)

Supervisors and managers in behavioral health are facing real challenges: staff burnout, compassion fatigue, systemic racism, and biased organizational practices. This training moves beyond awareness into actionable strategies you can use immediately.

✅ Use the VIA Character Strengths framework to strengthen anti-racist leadership
✅ Apply trauma-informed principles aligned with the NASW Code of Ethics
✅ Learn supervision strategies that reduce burnout & secondary trauma
✅ Practice corrective feedback for microaggressions & professionalism bias
✅ Create your personal leadership & legacy statement

🎯 Target Audience: Behavioral health providers, supervisors, and organizational leaders ready to lead with integrity, equity, and cultural humility.

👉 Register now: butlerdavis.thrivecart.com/self-awareness-to-action

07/06/2025

06/27/2025

You’ve put in the hours. You know the material. Now it’s time to study with strategy.

📚 Our ASWB Exam Study Notes course breaks down exactly what you need to know—nothing more, nothing less.

🎯 Perfect for busy social work students and professionals who want:

🔹 Clear, concise study guides
🔹 Key definitions & real-world examples
🔹 Practice questions that mirror the exam
🔹 Confidence going into test day

Stop feeling overwhelmed and start feeling READY.
You don’t have to do this alone.

💪 Let’s get you licensed.

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06/19/2025

How does my body react to political news or conversations?

Political stress doesn’t just live in your thoughts—it lives in your nervous system.
It’s in the jaw that clenches when you hear another rights rollback.
The shallow breath when you think about your child’s future.
The exhaustion that settles in your bones after watching a debate or scrolling too long.

This week, notice what your body is telling you.

🌀 Where do you carry tension when political topics come up?
🌀 What emotions are underneath the physical sensations?
🌀 Do you freeze, fight, fawn, or flee?
🌀 What does safety feel like in your body—and how can you invite more of it?

Your body is not overreacting.
It’s responding to real conditions—and asking for care, not critique.

06/13/2025

⚖️ ASWB Exam Tip: Ethics questions are about process, not just the “right” answer.

When you’re stuck between two choices, ask yourself:
➡️ What ethical principle is at stake?
➡️ What’s the least harmful course of action?
➡️ Does this protect the client’s safety, dignity, and autonomy?

Here’s a trick: The correct answer is usually the one that follows the Code of Ethics + minimizes risk—even if it’s uncomfortable.

✨ Our ASWB Study Notes Course helps you master ethical reasoning, boundaries, and decision-making tools

🧠 Study smarter, pass sooner:
👉 https://resiliency-traininginst.com/course/study-notes-for-aswb-exam

06/13/2025

If I trusted my inner wisdom, what would I do differently this week?

This prompt invites you to shift out of overthinking and into self-trust.



What has your intuition been whispering lately?

What gets in the way of listening to it?

Where can you take one bold or gentle aligned step?