Introducing my self. Greetings, I’m Laurene M. Blake, an accomplished LCSW-C, Ed.D, blending social work expertise with Christian education. Originating from Louisville, Kentucky, my path through St. Louis to Baltimore in ’89 has nurtured a 50-year career in social work. Serving as Temah’s Clinical Director and Behavioral Health Therapist, my journey stems from a Social Work Bachelor’s (Tuskegee), Master’s (St. Louis University), and advanced Christian Education. With a specialization in medical social work, psychiatry, and dementia care, I’ve directed social work at Johns Hopkins Bayview. Beyond, I find joy in music, dance, ministry, and teaching, embracing roles as a psalmist, worship leader, minister, and founder of a dance academy. Skills My arsenal encompasses vast expertise in social work, notably in psychiatry and dementia care. I bring adeptness in clinical direction, therapeutic techniques, and patient relations. My educational prowess, spanning social work and Christian education, bolsters my holistic approach to client care. Additionally, my leadership in music, dance, and ministry infuses a unique dimension into therapeutic practices, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. With a profound commitment to personal growth and teaching, I seek to empower individuals to achieve their fullest potential. These skills converge to create a compassionate, comprehensive, and innovative therapeutic experience for those under my care. Social Work and Clinical Expertise: Psychiatry Dementia Care Medical Social Work Clinical Direction Patient Relations Education and Teaching: Christian Education Teaching in the School of the Prophets Educational Leadership Social Work and Clinical Expertise: Music Dance Ministry and Ordained Leadership Founding a Performing Arts Training Center and Liturgical Dance Academy
