Trauma-transformed is hosting a series of virtual sessions for supporting and promoting Healing Networks in the Monterey/San Benito; Sacramento; and San Bernardino/Riverside/Inland Empire regions. The sessions are open to those who support community in the focus regions and are designed to recognize, reclaim, and lift up our inherent and collective blessings and resilience.
The first session “Recognition and Restoration” is being held on March 25 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm for those in the Sacramento region and on April 15 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm for those in the San Bernardino/Inland Empire/Riverside region. The first session for the Monterey/San Benito region was held on March 17th and was attended by over 40 individuals.
The sessions are being facilitated by Jerry Tello of the National Compadres Network and Mizan Alkebulan-Abakah and Sizwe Andrews-Abakah of Spearitwurx who embody warmth, compassion, and expertise in creating experiences that generate healing and growth individually and collectively. The session will offer an opportunity for participants to connect with others in their region, discuss current stressors and challenges, and lift up our inherent resilience. Information and discussions from this session will be used to guide future sessions to support building a Healing Network in the focus regions of Monterey-San Benito; Sacramento; San Bernardino/Inland Empire/Riverside regions.
Questions: contact Cherie.Falvey@eba.cor
About the facilitators
Jerry Tello is an internationally recognized authority in family strengthening, therapeutic healing, cross-cultural issues, and motivational speaking and co-founder of the National Compadres Network. Over the last forty years as a noted therapist, author, performer and program developer, Mr. Tello has incorporated his real life experience, together with research-based knowledge, and indigenous, culturally-based teachings, to engage all in a reality-based healing and growth-inspiring experience. For full bio http://www.jerrytello.com/uplo...downloadable_bio.pdf
SIZWE ANDREWS-ABAKAH is an Educator, Radical Healer and Mentor and has worked throughout the Bay Area. He has supported African American Wellness through the National Campaign for Black Male Achievement, Oakland Freedom School, Flourish Agenda's Camp Akili, Oakland Unified School District's Manhood Development Program, and Determination Black Men's Group at United Roots to name a few. He approaches the work with passion and insight. Sizwe believes that contentedness is our currency and building authentic intimacy is key in our relationships. The practice of being vulnerable with each other can helps us get to a place of transformation and liberation.
MIZAN ALKEBULAN-ABAKAH has worked for over 20 years as a community organizer and youth development professional. Her commitment to social justice has fueled her work as a crisis intervention specialist, health educator, curriculum writer, multi-modal workshop facilitator, community researcher, staff wellness coach, and School-Based Health Center Supervisor. Mizan is a certified Radical Healing Trainer and has a Masters Degree in Public Health.
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