Therapy Consultation Education Groups Workshops
Desert Bloom LLC was created to educate the public on urgent social issues, offer opportunities for healing to individuals and communities, increase effectiveness of existing support systems and work towards liberation for all people.
Ricki Bloom is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Unceded Tiwa Territory. She has 15+ years experience working in social services including as a case manager, psycho-social rehab provider, program manager, consultant, individual and group therapist. She creates group curriculum and has provided extensive training to agencies and community members. She utilizes a unique combination of trauma-informed approaches, narrative therapy, harm reduction, experiential learning, intersectionality theory, art, mindfulness and sensory coping skills. She also is a community activist and advocate for social and economic justice.
Instagram @rickidesertbloom
Board Approved Clinical Supervisor & Certified Supervisor for Interns
Offering individual & group supervision from a feminist, harm reduction, abolitionist perspective. MSW interns, LMSW's and LMHC's. Please contact for more information and current rates.
CURRENT GROUP OFFERINGS
Current CEU Offerings
Supporting those who Hear Voices, See Visions or have Enhanced Perceptions
Diagnosing, Destigmatizing and Treating Cluster B Personality Disorders
Making Group Therapy a Place to Thrive - Advanced Group Therapy Facilitation
Individual Therapy
Trauma
Sexual Identity/Gender Identity
Incarceration History
Family Reconciliation
Self Esteem
Psychosis
Relationships
ENM and Polyamory
Co-dependence
Addiction
Suicidal Ideation
Anger Management
PTSD
Substance Use/Process Addictions
Anxiety/Panic Disorders
Schizophrenia
Borderline Personality Disorder
Sensory Processing Disorder
Suicidal Ideation/Self Harm
ADHD
Autism
Group Therapy
Mental Health Education
Social Skills/Coping Skills
Healthy Relationships
Healing from Trauma
Marginalized Gender Support
Harm reduction/MAT Group
Recovery Through Creativity
Mindfulness, Meditation & Somatics
Early Addiction Recovery
Men's Mental Health
Life Skills
Psycho-education
Peer Support
Experiential Learning
Process Group
Psychotherapy
IOP/PHP
RTC
PSR
Trainings & workshops
Topics Include:
Moving from Punishment to Transformative Healing:
reducing stigmatization by mental health providers
Documentation for CSW's:
treatment planning, DAP notes and maximizing billing
De-escalation-How to support people struggling with substance use, mental health and housing instability
De-Escalation, Safety & Abolition-
for faith communities and ethical businesses
Caring for Yourself when you Care for Others -
social services & care work without abandoning self
Understanding Harm Reduction and Recovery Culture
Intro to Group Therapy Facilitation
Mindfulness, somatics and Sensory Tools for MI or SUD
Talking to clients about sex, sexuality, gender and relationship orientation
mentorship & consultation
Mentorship:
Clinical Skills, Psycho-education & Case Staffing
Doctors
Board Members
Business Owners
Faith Leaders
Non-Clinical Coaches
Consultation:
Being a Provider and Client - Leveraging lived experience with boundaries and authenticity
Program Development for Residential Services and IOP services
Integrating Experiential Learning and Community Building into Individual/Group Therapy and Residential Programs
Strengthening your team through consensus building, accountability, transparency and trust
Increasing Case Managers Productivity and Client Advocacy Skills
CAN YOU HELP ME TO HELP OTHERS?
since july 2023 we've been able to provide 38 individual sessions, 24 group sessions and 4 TRE sessions for FREE!
