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DEVON ANTHONY BLACKWOOD
Devon A. Blackwood is the author of the eagerly anticipated new Christian guide Planted By Water (Cold Tree Press). He has counseled in the Psychiatry department at Johns Hopkins Hospital and is CEO of B.W. Affiliates, LLC, a mental health consulting and training institute. Mr. Blackwood earned a psychology degree from the University of Baltimore and is currently working on two new book projects: The 9 Minute Marriage & Laugh. Both Planted By Water (2006) and first book – Beyond The Lingo: Working Through Recovery Concepts (A Guide For Addicted Persons & Their Families) published in 2004 by Cold Tree Press – are available through major bookstores and online book retailers including www.amazon.com. The books are also available for bulk orders through Lightning Source, Inc. (lightningsource.com).
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​Devon has also advocated for individuals with disparities in healthcare coverage, mental health, substance abuse problems and HIV/AIDS disease by meeting with Senators in Congress and on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. He has been instrumental in shaping public policy and education related to psychological health, suicide, child & adolescent, juvenile justice and gun violence. He is a talk show host on Radio One WOLB 1010 AM and has hosted tons of guests locally, nationally and globally.
CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR
Devon has licensure through the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapist, is a certified gatekeeper instructor in suicide prevention and training through the QPR institute and has specialized training in trauma focused work, suicide prevention, domestic violence, addiction disorders and cognitive behavior therapy.
Devon has attended functions with Dick Gregory, Hilary Clinton, Governor Martin O’Malley, Coretta Scott King, Senator Paul Sarbanes, Governor Martin O'Malley, John Lewis, Elijah Cummings, Dr. Benjamin Carson, Bernice King, Roland Martin and others in attendance. He is a writer for various magazines including Ministry Today/Charisma.
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Writings and Articles
Check out Devon's other writings in the following magazines:
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ACTS – Advocating Christ the Savior
Ministry Today (Nov/Dec 2009 edition)
Say So Magazine (June 2010)
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Media and Radio Interviews
To book Devon A. Blackwood for media, radio or any other event call
1-443-570-5402 or e-mail blackwoodd03@gmail.com
Life Coaching, Assessments and Counseling
Devon is providing life coaching to interested men and women who are seeking some guidance with life's decisions, relationships, emotions and goals. Additionally, if you are struggling with mental health and/or addiction problems and would like a FREE consultation, assessment or counseling sessions in a private, upscale and professional office please let Devon know. His experience at Johns Hopkins Hospital and his private practice makes him stand out in regards to credibility, experience and attitude. Devon's specialty is Adolescents and Adults. Out of pocket payers are especially welcome IF you prefer to maintain your privacy issues separately from your insurance company. Please complete the contact form and Devon will get right back to you.
Events, conferences, book signing, training & more.
B.W. Associates 5th Annual Emotional & Behavioral Health Conferences "Ethics" Woodlawn
MD, Thursday, March 24, 2022, 8:00 AM
B.W. Associates 5th Annual Emotional & Behavioral Health Conferences "Trauma Wounds" Woodlawn
MD, Thursday, April 26, 2022, 8:00 AM
Integrity, Experience, Accuracy
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Devon Blackwood