Brandon Jones, MA

Brandon is the Executive Director of Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health. He specializations in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Historical and Intergenerational trauma, Social/Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Leadership, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Brandon holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Minnesota, a Masters in Community Psychology from Metropolitan State University, and a Masters in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy (MFT) from Adler Graduate School. Brandon is Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Qualified Administrator. Brandon is Bush Foundation Leadership Fellow (2013) and Professor graduate and undergraduate studies. He lives by the motto of “Live life with Purpose on Purpose.”

Aug 13, 2026 Therapist Self Care

Emotional Literacy for Professionals: Learning to Feel without Falling Apart

The work becomes part of you. Brandon Jones on the emotional skills helping professionals need so compassion doesn't turn into burnout.

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Brandon Jones, MA

Jun 22, 2026 Therapist Self Care

Navigating Race-Based Stress and Microaggressions in the Workplace

Race-based stress and microaggressions do not disappear in mission-driven workplaces. Brandon Jones on the patterns, frameworks, and practical skills every helping professional needs to respond more skillfully.

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Brandon Jones, MA

Jul 4, 2024 Therapy Topics

Understanding Post-Traumatic Growth as a Key to Well-Being During National Minority Mental Health Month

July is National Minority Mental Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique mental health challenges faced by minority communities. One critical concept that can significantly contribute to mental well-being is post-traumatic growth (PTG). Understanding PTG can help individuals transform their...

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Brandon Jones, MA

Mar 13, 2023 Therapy Topics

Cultural Intelligence is the Next Step in Trauma Informed Services

There is no better time to improve your Cultural Intelligence (CQ), than now. As society evolves and inclusion becomes more essential in all areas, this is an element one must have. What is Cultural Intelligence (CQ) ? Cultural Intelligence is effectively navigating and thriving in multiple cultural settings....

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Brandon Jones, MA

Nov 8, 2022 Therapy Topics

The Legacy of Trauma: Understanding the African American Experience

What is Historical Trauma? Often Historical trauma is defined as the following, “The collective emotional and psychological injury both over the life span and across generations, resulting from a cataclysmic history of genocide.”Historical trauma is an example of intergenerational trauma. It’s caused by events tha...

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Brandon Jones, MA