who am i?
Just a little bit about the person behind this page.
Vivien Roman-Hampton (she/her/ella) is an Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Activated By Wellness, a group mental health practice dedicated to serving historically underserved communities for over half a decade. Recognizing the critical need for diversity in the mental health field, Vivien has obtained licensure in multiple states to address this issue and ensure that diverse communities have access to culturally competent care.
Vivien obtained her BA in Psychology from UNLV, a graduate certificate in Women in Politics and Public Policy from UMASS Boston, and her MSW from Salem State University. She is currently a PhD student in Social Work, attending the University of Connecticut, Hartford.
In her role as the Director of Outreach and Teacher Development at the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults, Vivien has spent the last six years honing her skills as a mindfulness facilitator, fostering growth and awareness among young adults. Her passion for integrating mindfulness into education is evident in her current endeavor: collaborating on a grant to create a critically engaged mindfulness curriculum tailored for BSW students.
When she is not doing all the things, like so many of you, she spends time with her family and engages in activities that bring her joy.
“I look at joy as an act of resistance against despair and its forces.”