RSVP BELOW for the FREE LIVESTREAMING EVENT
Saturday, March 13th, 10:00 - 11:30am CST
The ongoing pandemic. The killing of George Floyd and ongoing racial injustice. A divisive election and an invasion of the Capitol. The Texas Winter Storm. The past year has brought stress upon stress, challenge after challenge. Chronic stress and trauma take a toll on our physical and mental health, and these stressors all disproportionately affect communities of color. The fastest way to calm stress and restore balance to the body and mind is through the breath. We need to breathe, together.
Join us for a restorative Saturday morning experience to reclaim the power of your breath.
FEATURING:
Henderson J. Smith, Jr.
IIQTC Sr. Trainer, NQA Certified Qigong and Tai Chi Teacher, CMBM Certified Mind-Body Facilitator
on MANAGING STRESS, TRAUMA, AND CHANGE with MIND-BODY MEDICINE
Henderson Smith is the Founder of Living Well Therapies and specializes in teaching Qigong and Tai Chi as the exploration of applied physical, mental and energetic self-mastery. He began the exploration of Qi (breath or energy) as a medium for healing and maximizing power with Sei Bu Do Martial Arts. Under Grand Master Dr. Donald Swansey, he earned a 2nd Degree Black Belt and studied Acupressure, Pressure Points and Medical Qigong for natural healing. Henderson continued his study of Qigong as a system for self-awareness, self-care and self-control earning a 350-hour Professional Certification with the (NQA) and a 200-hour Teacher Certification with the (IIQTC) under Master Teacher Dr. Roger Jahnke, where Medical Qigong was encouraged as a way to access and activate the natural healing capability within every human body. Henderson is certified by the Center for Mind-Body Medicine (CMBM) in mind-body skills group facilitation. Leveraging a BS degree in Management and Marketing, 20 years of experience in the insurance and employee benefits business and a clear correlation between medical claims and the habits that drive them, Henderson formed Living Well Therapies in 2007. Founded on the understanding that each individual has the unique responsibility for managing him or her SELF, Henderson is committed to holistic wellness solutions that harness the power of our potential to exercise conscious control of our SELF; (our thinking, feeling & doing).
Eboni Scott, LPC HS-BCP CHW
Clinical Therapist, Avenue 360 Health & Wellness
on THE BRIDGE TO WELLNESS
As a community health worker, human service board certified practitioner, and licensed professional counselor working in social services since 2008, bridging community assets has been my passion. As a product of Jack Yates High School and Alabama State University, I've witnessed firsthand the power of community and faith based partnerships. My career focus has been to create relationships that build capacity of individuals and its communities through advocacy, education, and service coordination. I organized and facilitated a faith based community partnership through Harmony House Homeless Support Services and Houston's First Presbyterian Church, which through trauma informed care helped women survive human trafficking, exit homelessness, overcome substance use, and acquire self sufficiency by working in the community to successfully prevent recidivism. This year I also participated in a panel discussion at Greater Faith Baptist Church to advocate for mental health awareness during reentry educating the community and church on how to support individuals affected by mental health issues daily. I continue to strive for holistic wellness sustainable within communities. I currently work to empower individuals and families at Avenue 360 Health and Wellness as a Clinical Therapist. The Better Me, Better We Initiative is the essence of my career and life passion, as the goal of this initiative is bridging assets and the people to achieve viable relationships for healthy communities.
Felicia Powell-Williams, EdD, LPC-S, RPT/S
Psychotherapist and Psychoanalyst
Dr. Felecia Powell-Williams is a child & adolescent and adult psychotherapist and psychoanalyst in private practice in Houston, Texas. She is a graduate of the Center of Psychoanalytic Studies –Texas (CFPS). She holds the positions of President of Board of Directors and faculty member in the Child and Adult Training Programs. Dr. Powell-Williams is a Training/Supervising Analyst and Child & Adolescent Supervising Analyst. She also serves on the APsaA Board of Directors; Governance Committee; Chair of DPE Diversity Section. From 2010 to July 2015 Dr. Powell-Williams served as the Clinical Director of Houston’s Psychoanalytic School, the New School in the Heights. She serves as the Secretary of Alliance of Psychoanalytic Schools. Dr. Powell-Williams provides clinical supervision for the State of Texas licensing board, as well as supervision as a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor with the Association for Play Therapy. Dr. Powell-Williams teaches on a collegiate level, and provides clinical consultation and professional training with many local, state and national organizations on recognizing the need of mental health services for children & adolescents, adults, and families.
