Colleen Dennis is a Richmond native who attended both UR and VCU. Her academic background specialized in social work and later in gerontology. While her professional practice focuses on building a care management program for older adults, one of her main personal interests is how to use her faith to help those who have experienced…
Marie shares he personal story of pain and healing after losing her son, Tyree to suicide. She is the Founder of Dancing For Life, Tyree Black organization where she brings awareness and education around this topic. This video will encourage and inspire those who may have similar stories.
Andrea is a passionate leader who has dedicated her career to education reform. Her teaching experience led to greater understanding of the dire need for schools to establish a high academic demand and intentional social and emotional development. After completing Teach For America, she taught and served as a leadership team member at a charter school…
Felecia Redd shares best practices and Tips for homeschooling children. If you are considering homeschooling your child, this video is a must see
Monique Evans is dedicated to helping children, teenagers, and young adults as they tackle difficult issues on a daily basis. Many youth feel neglected or as if they don’t have a voice. However, Monique discovered through working with hundreds of youth it is very profound that grief is real no matter what age. In this…
The unresolved trauma of child abuse can cause someone to have suicide ideations, complete suicide or continue the cycle of the abuse. As an overcomer of child abuse, Lina Lassiter, Founder of Forever Healed shares her personal testimony, resources, and tips for breaking the cycle of child abuse while bringing awareness to the importance of…
As I read out of proverbs this morning this scripture stood out to me. Proverbs 14:13“Laughter can conceal a heavy heart, but when the laughter ends, the grief remains.”The words spoke to me and I began to write this down: The laughter that we present to others and the picture that “I’m okay and everything is…
My personal story of pain and loss in the workplace…as employers we can cause more pain or help our associates heal during time of loss. Based on my personal experiences, worldview and culture I had been conditioned to believe that strength equated to suppressing my feelings. Additionally, as a Christian, I was often reminded that…
Laughter is Healing for the Soul. Recovery means returning to a normal state of health, mind, or strength. It is important to remember that the pain that is felt regarding a loss does not have to be “the new normal” for life. We can recover from loss and have a fulfilling and joyful life. Joy…
Kenda Sutton is also a Holistic Nutritionist, student midwife, Certified Lactation Counselor, reproductive justice and maternal health advocate, Birthworker, and Master Herbalist. Kenda is a passionate advocate of healthy foods, maternal mortality, reproductive justice, alternative medicine, and nutrition education. Kenda works tirelessly with community members to build strong coalitions, develop grassroots leadership, and to support…