When corporations only think of their profits, the rest of the world is negatively affected. This could be seen in climate change, reduced quality of goods, and negative public perception of certain brands.
But, how can this be turned around? There’s no one-size-fits-all solution, but one potential way to help is through implementing social responsibility as a core value.
Investopedia defines social responsibility as besides maximizing shareholder value, businesses should operate in a way that benefits society. This could be done by supporting and working with sustainable farmers who use sustainable farming practices for chocolate companies. Or if a company is within the healthcare sector, they can have set days where they serve underprivileged communities, complete with health education, for little to no cost.
One such example of a business that is incorporating social responsibility into its operations is Out of the Box, Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting. Started by Dr. Olivia West, their focus on social responsibility is to promote a wider understanding of mental health through education.
This is done through speaking engagements and training that discuss a variety of topics. Some of the discussions could focus on:
- Systematic Trauma
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Race-Based Trauma
- Workplace Trauma
- Human and Civil Rights Equality
- The Impact of Trauma
- Overcoming Childhood and Other Traumatic Experiences
- Coping with Traumatic Events
- The Impact of Developmental and Complex Trauma
- International Trauma
Speaking engagements and training, like the ones Dr. O offers, do an incredible job of spreading information.
There’s a variety of ways that people prefer to absorb information. Some like to read, others like to listen to experts speak. While books and written information are absolutely important to the dissemination of information, it’s not as easy to see the speaker when reading words on a page. In contrast, when listening to a live speaker – in person or online – the listener can connect, engage, and look at a more holistic picture of the expert.
A more educated society is a happier, healthier society with so many benefits across the board. That is why speaking engagements and training are part of Dr. Olivia West’s mental health private practice, Out of the Box Counseling, Coaching, & Consulting (OOTB), and their social responsibility. It incorporates social responsibility by educating on mental health issues on a global level and how everyone is impacted. Promoting unity, diversity, equity, and inclusion is integral to their mission.
Dr. O is breaking stigmatization and barriers through education in classes, speaking engagements, training, and coaching. OOTB accepts all major insurance, EAP, Out Of Network and offers sliding scale payment options. They offer in-office, and telehealth globally as well as in-office and in the community in Georgia, Florida, North and South Carolina, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee with more locations coming soon. They also offer support networks through group therapy and retreats.
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