Peace....freedom from disturbance; tranquility.

Today's episode focuses on looking at the areas of our lives where we want to welcome Peace. Throughout the month of May, as we focus on Mental Health Awareness, we bring awareness to the various layers of mental health and knowing when and how to get the support needed. #breakthestigma

Supportive resources:
24/7 support:  Text NAMI to 741-741
https://www.nami.org/Home  1-800-950-NAMI (6264) 
https://therapyforblackgirls.com/
https://www.breakthestigma.org/
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/
https://liberatemeditation.com/
https://insighttimer.com/
#NotAlone #MentalHealthMonth #MHM 

"Comparison is an act of violence against the self", Iyanla Vanzant

There is much to be said about how abusive it is to compare ourselves to others. Today's podcast takes a deeper look at the comparisons we make and the ways in which we can interrupt this pattern. Thanks for tuning in!

Mornings are a beautiful gift. Each new day we are blessed to awaken provides an opportunity for us to show gratitude. How we start our day often dictates how the rest of it can look. Today's episode provides tips on creating a consistent morning spiritual practice and the many benefits to all areas of your life.
 
Supportive references:
Book reference: The Sacred Yes by Rev. Deborah L. Johnson
https://www.bible.com/app
https://insighttimer.com/
https://liberatemeditation.com/

Choice! What new loving choice do you need to make to discover who you get to be? Are you experiencing a shift in your relationships, a shift within yourself-your consciousness? 
Is there an area in your life in which you are not feeling honored or are there choices you'd like to explore in order to show up authentically YOU?! Today's podcast explores the choices we make and what beliefs we hold about ourselves. 

Boundaries . On today's show we discuss the importance of establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries. 

As we close out our celebration of  Women's HERstory Month, we continue our conversation on the importance of Self Care in these uncertain times with mental health clinicians of color. Today's show is the 2nd part of our continuing  conversation on support for our mental health and well being. We know that this pandemic has disproportionately impacted women. There is no doubt, for such a time as this, assessing where we are, what support we need and also celebrating our resiliency, is important. Today I am joined a new team of clinicians who are experts in this area. They offer tips, resources and support while sharing their experiences and how we can individually and collectively destigmatize mental health. We also discuss the bright spots of this pandemic and the ways in which we have seen and experienced our strength and resiliency!

Dr. Sandra Vazquez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor serving in private practice. She continues her service as Coordinator of Recruitment Inclusion and Retention for Gates Chili Central School District . She is also trauma-certified, with a focus on supporting survivors of sexual assault. 

Dr. Vazquez can provide support via the following spaces:
Phone: 585-299-2020

Nina-Shevon Steverson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), serving children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She offers individualized services in a safe inclusive space. Ms. Steverson is a National Certified Counselor  and Board Certified Tele-mental Health Provider.

Nina can be reached for support via the following spaces:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: AcclivityMH

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

Supportive web links and apps:
https://findahelpline.com/
https://www.thehotline.org/
https://my3app.org/
https://www.myplanapp.org/
https://liberatemeditation.com/
https://insighttimer.com/
https://www.calm.com/

As we continue to celebrate Women's HERstory Month, I decided to focus on the importance of Self Care in these uncertain times. This will be an extended 2 part talk with mental health clinicians of color. Today's show is Part 1 of 2 covering a topic near and dear to my heart: Support for our mental health and well being. We know that this pandemic has disproportionately impacted women. There is no doubt, for such a time as this, assessing where we are, what support we need and also celebrating our resiliency, is important. Today I am joined by black women who are experts in this area. They offer tips, resources and support while sharing their experiences and how we can individually and collectively destigmatize mental health. 

Khadijah Tillman is a licensed clinical social worker. She is a practicing psychotherapist the owner of Sankofa Family Counseling Services. Khadijah specializing in work with children and families, and trauma healing

Khadijah can provide support via the following spaces:
Website: www.sankofafamilycounseling.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 585-491-6646
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sankofafamilycounseling

Aaliyah El-Amin-Turner is a private practice-Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), serving children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She offers an individualized, compassionate, and non-judgmental approach to meet the needs of each client.

Aaliyah's can be reached for support via the following spaces:
Phone: 585-200-7106
Website: etmhc.com
Instagram: etmhcounseling

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Supportive Apps:
https://liberatemeditation.com/
https://insighttimer.com/
https://www.calm.com/

In this episode I welcome Spiritual Life Coach and Author, LaToya Stone who shares tips for your healing journey; inspired by her book,   Life Lessons that Heal the Soul.   Life Lessons that Heal the Soul takes you on a 23-day journey of self-reflection paralleled to the 23 life lessons Coach LaToya has experienced. This book creates a space for healing, enlightenment, and freedom within the mind, body, and spirit

LaToya Stone is the creator and lead coach of Your Hidden Treasure Inc., a company designed to support individuals in manifesting their goals. A native of Queens, New York, LaToya's expertise includes empowerment and motivation. She is a certified life coach and wellness trainer who has worked with individuals nationwide and in the Caribbean.

Coach LaToya can be reached in a variety of platforms:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 631-954-2363
https://www.yhtcoaching.com/
IG:@yhtcoaching
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/latoya.morgan.184
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/YHTincCoach/videos 

Happy International Women's Day! In this episode I welcome a conversation with Educator, mom and wife Kilolo Moyo-White; sharing our experiences in lessons learned this 1 year of the pandemic-women disproportionately impacted. Celebrating (and acknowledging) the resiliency of women and the many ways we led a world-wide movement in supporting our families, neighbors and community!

Freedom! Breaking free from the shackles of "religiosity".