Doing the Impossible
Women Arise
How do the threads of your life connect? In this episode, Neelley Hicks interviews Firdaus Kharas, the founder of Chocolate Moose Media about lessons he's learned throughout the diverse experiences of his life. Take inspiration from this episode and consider what your life has taught you. You can support the groundbreaking work that Harper Hill Global does in the USA and Africa. Give now. . Firdaus Kharas, OC, FRSA, D.Hum (hc) LL.D. (hc), is the visionary Founder of Chocolate Moose Media. Since founding the social enterprise Chocolate Moose Media in 1995, Kharas has dedicated his career...
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The Brain on Hate
Women Arise
In this Women Arise podcast, I interviewed Dr. Mario Mendez about how the brain is wired and responds through hate. Each of us has a brain, and it is wired in particular ways to the in-group and the out-group. How can we, as people of faith and hope, come into a sense of our being to bring about a world free from hate? Please consider Harper Hill Global in your tithes and offerings. As we bring light to the world, together, we can overcome. https://harperhill.global/donate
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Circle of Healing: Gently Unwrapping Trauma through Community Education
Women Arise
Casey, Lora, and Shandiin Church spread love through the Good Medicine Way in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Circle of Healing: Gently Unwrapping Trauma through Community Education is their expression of Triumph Over Trauma. By integrating the arts, Indigenous practices, and spirituality, they create a safe space for their neighbors. Keep the circle growing. Contribute to https://harperhill.global/donate so more facilitators can be trained.
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Mud Puddles and Rainbows: Grieving the Loss of a Child
Women Arise
In this episode, Rev. Amber Armistead shares her grief journey after losing her precious son, Noah. Learn what helped and what didn't to offer better support for yourself and others. Learn more about Harper Hill Global and the programs we offer to help people heal from trauma and promote health. Your gifts really make a difference. Donate at https://harperhill.global/donate
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Nazis in Nashville
Women Arise
In this episode, HHG Founder Neelley Hicks is interviewed by the former news editor of United Methodist News Service about her encounter with Nazis in Nashville.
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Journaling with a Twist!
Women Arise
What if you could be the hero of your own story? In this episode, award-winning author and workshop leader PM Terrell speaks about the power of writing to heal and reclaim your own power. Learn more about online courses at Support the work of Harper Hill Global: https://HarperHill.Global/donate Check out PM Terrell's books on Amazon at
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Trauma-Informed Healing in Communities
Women Arise
How can religious networks assist in reducing mental health crises? In this session, Neelley Hicks, M.Div. will share how NASMHPD's (Trauma, Addiction, Mental health, And Recovery) program is providing trauma-informed community care in houses of prayer as well as non-religious settings. TAMAR was developed in the late 1990s as part of a federally funded program for incarcerated women in Maryland. It has since been implemented in multiple justice and behavioral health systems across the nation and used in various faith-based and community programs...
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Connecting the Dots
Women Arise
Elvira Cruz, LSCW, is a behavioral health counselor who speaks about trauma recovery in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. In her work, she applies Triumph Over Trauma training and curriculum. Elvira was trained as a Triumph Over Trauma facilitator at an event in September 2023 sponsored by Methodist Healthcare Ministries and the Valley Legacy Baptist Foundation. Learn more at TriumphOverTrauma.INFO. Your gifts help us provide Triumph Over Trauma training and mentoring. Give at harperhill.global/donate.
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Improving Mental Health
Women Arise
Sylvia Turner of the Mississippi Public Health Institute discusses a statewide recovery program that combines congregational care with mental health education and mentoring. Triumph Over Trauma is integrated with their programs. To register for the MSPHI April 25, 2024 program, go to . Go to TriumphOverTrauma.INFO for free resources and training. We invite you to support the training and mentoring of Triumph Over Trauma facilitators through harperhill.global/donate.
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Restoring Hope
Women Arise
Welcome to the Women Arise Podcast. In this episode, you’ll find hope in Alaska. Rev. Murray Crookes’ community is progressing toward the goals of truth and reconciliation by revisiting the historical oppression of Native American people. Healing Circles provide a path to peace and are supported through the work of Triumph Over Trauma. Go to TriumphOverTrauma.INFO for resources, registration, and more. Learn more about .
info_outlineIn this episode, Joan Gillece, Ph.D., shares how the effects of trauma are as unique as the person experiencing them. Forgiveness of self is essential, and daily practices help.
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Joan Gillece, Ph.D., Director, NASMHPD Center for Innovation in Behavioral Health Policy and Practice Dr. Gillece has 40+ years of experience working in the behavioral health field, specializing in systems transformation through the implementation of trauma-informed responses and the prevention of seclusion and restraint. As director of NASMHPD Center for Innovation in Behavioral Health Policy and Practice, she oversees contracts and provides technical assistance and training, helping transform systems across various disciplines, including mental health, substance abuse, adult and juvenile justice, and homeless services through various federal, state, local, and private contracts. Fortunate to have the opportunity to advance many systems across the country through various contracts, she has overseen partnerships with SAMHSA’s National Center for Trauma Informed Care, US DOJ Office of Victims of Crime services to underserved populations, MD Department of Juvenile Justice, DC and NY Department of Corrections, California Department of Behavioral Health, Casey Family Programs, Baltimore City Health Department and many more. She champions the cause of full consumer integration in the development of culturally competent programs. Dr. Gillece is committed to strength-based support by implementing trauma-informed values with the overreaching theme of healing. Prior to joining the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) in 2005, Dr. Gillece served as Director of Special Populations for Maryland’s Mental Hygiene Administration.