In this session we are digging deep and discussing the difference between religion vs spirituality and how that can influence or inform our Social Work practice. For this we turn to Queen J aka Jirzia Blackman, LCSW-S. Queen J is the founder and CEO of a Counseling and Wellness Center located in San Antonio, Texas. She specializes in individual, couples and family therapy. She also loves teaching and mentoring future social workers; being a gatekeeper and giving back to the profession. Jirzia is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Supervisor, with over 17 years of experience. She obtained her Masters of Social Work at New York University Silver School of Social Work and Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Brooklyn College.  She is dedicated to serving diverse populations using holistic approaches specifically tailored to her clients needs. Mrs. Blackman has experience working with children/adolescents, adult men, women, couples, groups, and families; in a wide range of settings. From non-profits; working with children and families who were at-risk of placement providing individual, play, and family therapy; To hospital settings, with adults living with HIV/AIDS, providing them with support, resources and running a Spanish Speaking support group.  She worked with Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, providing crises intervention, and short-term therapy. She is also a certified Trauma professional, EMDR trained and certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy. You can follow Queen J on IG: @rhapsodycounseling_wellness. Take a listen and let us know what you think. You can reach us by email thequeensofsocialwork@gmail.com, on ig @thequeensofsocialwork and twitter @queensofswpod. Drop us a line!