Introduction | T-Kea and Jordan are joined by Lauren Jenkins, LCPC and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) to discuss the impact of trauma and its connection to suicide.
Spotlight | Marshawn McCarrel, a Black Lives Matter Activist who died by suicide on the steps of the Statehouse in Columbus, OH. Marshawn died on February 8, 2016 at the age of 23.
Resource | TheJourney2Well, founded by Lauren Jenkins, LCPC, was created to help individuals and organizations connect to resources, training opportunities, and supportive tools and services that she believes will be supportive to their healing journey. Check out the link below to learn more about TheJourney2Well.
https://thejourney2well.com/
Community Changemaker | Nicole Pierre-Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor and creator of Melanated Women’s Health, LLC in Philadelphia, PA. Nicole’s practice offers compassionate and anti-oppressive therapy services. Nicole specializes in trauma therapies such as post-traumatic stress disorder therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). You can follow Nicole Pierre-Smith on IG at melantedwomenshealth.
https://www.instagram.com/melanatedwomenshealth/
Moment of Inspiration | Trauma doesn’t define you. It doesn’t have to dictate your future or cost you your peace. If yesterday is heavy, put it down. Some helpful strategies include counseling, journaling, sharing with someone you trust, peer support and/or support groups, etc.
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Events | Black & Suicidal: Peer Support GroupDate: Saturday, February 24, 2024Time: 11 AM to 1 PMhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/797342572097?aff=oddtdtcreator

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