Mentoring African American Males

In episode 82, I am discussing the journey of " The Caregiver Relationship"  and how the role of being a caregiver can be joyful  and exhausting at the same time. Caring for a elderly parent and being totally responsible for their wellbeing is a journey of stress and love. If you want to know about how to take care of yourself and your love one listen to this podcast. Are you in need of coaching or counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma  or having relationship problems? You can find me at  my website, (www.empoweringserenity.net ) or follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/connieakinslpc/and  join my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/empoweringserenityandguidance and  locate me on the Therapy for Black Girls website for counseling. Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and help Connie Akins increase the number of views and listeners. Please share and thanks for your support. 

In episode 81 my guest is Qiana Wimbley from "The Guidance Couch"  who shares a powerful story of  survival and how to heal from a trauma she encountered. Most trauma is rooted in how people were nurtured and loved in childhood, but there are other types of trauma that individuals encounter throughout life that requires healing. Qiana is a Licensed Professional Counselor  who also works with youth who have been sexually abusive.  She is also chapter coordinator for "Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice" where she facilitates healing spaces. If you want to understand healthy ways to reflect on trauma and healing listen and share this episode. Are you in need of coaching or counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma  or having relationship problems? You can find me at  my website, (www.empoweringserenity.net ) or follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/connieakinslpc/and  join my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/empoweringserenityandguidance and  locate me on the Therapy for Black Girls website for counseling. Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and help Connie Akins increase the number of views and listeners. Please share and thanks for your support. 

In episode 80 my guest is Jahquan Hawkins, Dean of Student services at  Oakland Community College, College Success Coach, Author, Entrepreneur, Michigan Chronicle Man of Excellence  and facilitator of the "Man Up " program which mentors college men helping them to grow,  learn about the college environment, succeed and  complete college.  Jahquan has written two books; "Finding My Way" and Donovan's College Adventure which can be purchased at www.jahquanhawkins.com and Amazon . Are you in need of coaching or counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma  or having relationship problems? You can find me at  my website, (www.empoweringserenity.net ) or follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/connieakinslpc/and  join my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/empoweringserenityandguidance and  locate me on the Therapy for Black Girls website for counseling. Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and help Connie Akins increase the number of views and listeners. Please share and thanks for your support. 

In this episode I am discussing the topic "Married But Lonely" . Have you ever felt alone in your marriage ? Have you suffered in a relationship where you felt unloved , disconnected, and lonely in your relationship.  Marriages thrive on emotional  and physical intimacy. If you feel lonely in your marriage or relationship listen to this podcast for some strategies on how to heal. Are you in need of coaching or counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma  or having relationship problems? You can find me at  my website, (www.empoweringserenity.net ) or follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/connieakinslpc/and  join my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/empoweringserenityandguidance and  locate me on the Therapy for Black Girls website for counseling. Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and help Connie Akins increase the number of views and listeners. Please share and thanks for your support. 

In this episode I am discussing " How to deal with Loneliness" . The pandemic  created  a new normal and a new type of loneliness. People have been socially isolated by mandates, quarantines , and out of fear of exposing their love one to variants. In this episode I'm defining the term social isolation and loneliness. People who are single, elderly or making life transformations often feel lonely. Are you in need of coaching or counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma  or having relationship problems? You can find me at  my website, (www.empoweringserenity.net ) or follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/connieakinslpc/and  join my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/empoweringserenityandguidance and  locate me on the Therapy for Black Girls website for counseling. Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and help Connie Akins increase the number of views and listeners. Please share and thanks for your support. 

In episode 77 my guest is Eric Scott, a Licensed  Clinical Master Social Worker , with a private practice in Southfield, Michigan. Eric shares his expertise on Teens and Suicide and Risk Factors in Black Youth. Eric shares what he considers to be some common risk factors and how mental illness and unresolved traumas impact youth.  Please share and listen to this episode.Are you in need of coaching or counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma  or having relationship problems? You can find me at  my website, (www.empoweringserenity.net ) or follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/connieakinslpc/and  join my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/empoweringserenityandguidance and  locate me on the Therapy for Black Girls website for counseling. Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and help Connie Akins increase the number of views and listeners. Please share and thanks for your support. 

In the 76th episode I share thoughts on " Another Side of Domestic Abuse". I want people to understand that domestic violence can also be  psychological and emotional abuse. In this episode I give a clear definition and reasons why emotional and or psychological abuse is just as harmful for anyone who may be in a relationship with a partner who is using this as a mean of controlling their partner. Please listen and share this episode. Are you in need of coaching or counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma  or having relationship problems? You can find me at  my website, (www.empoweringserenity.net ) or follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/connieakinslpc/and  join my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/empoweringserenityandguidance and  locate me on the Therapy for Black Girls website for counseling. Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and help Connie Akins increase the number of views and listeners. Please share and thanks for your support. 

In episode 75 my guest is Dr. Melanie Ricaurte ,PsyD, Clinical Psychologist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapy Supervisor.  Dr. Ricaurte is the Clinical Director of Harmony Holistic in Bethesda Maryland.  In today's episode we are discussing " Infidelity " loosely  based on the book State of Affairs by Esther Perel . We define the elements of cheating, stigmas around cheating and talk about the emotional implications of cheating . Are you in need of coaching or counseling for anxiety, depression or having relationship problems? You can find me at  my website, (www.empoweringserenity.net ) or follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/connieakinslpc/and  join my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/empoweringserenityandguidance and  locate me on the Therapy for Black Girls website for counseling. Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and help Connie Akins increase the number of views and listeners. Please share and thanks for your support. 

In episode # 74 my guest is Vanita Sanders, MSW who is the Senior Director of College and Career Access and Success at Strategic Community Partners and former Assistant  Director for GEAR-UP ( Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) at the University of Michigan. Vanita has championed college access, college readiness and community initiatives that support college age students and parents of college age students. In this episode "Parents and College Age Children" Vanita shares her professional and personal expertise on how parents can help develop their young adult children into independent students and citizens. Vanita says there are two ways young people learn "Mentor and Mistakes" .  She also states parents have to learn to let their children who are in college own their journey. Are you in need of coaching or counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma  or having relationship problems? You can find me at  my website, (www.empoweringserenity.net ) or follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/connieakinslpc/and  join my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/empoweringserenityandguidance and  locate me on the Therapy for Black Girls website for counseling. Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and help Connie Akins increase the number of views and listeners. Please share and thanks for your support. 

In episode #73 my guest is Brendon Jackson a single dad who shares his journey of how he became a single dad raising a daughter . Recently the movie " Fatherhood" encouraged many to explore and discuss the roles that fathers play in the lives of their children. Brendon shares some his  wisdom and  insights into how fathers can provide 'emotional flexibility ' and vulnerability when raising their children. He also explained how fathers and mothers can co-parent without causing emotional harm to their children. If you are a single father please listen and share . If you want to hear some depth and a great perspective from a millennial single father listen to this podcast. Are you in need of coaching or counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma  or having relationship problems? You can find me at  my website, (www.empoweringserenity.net ) or follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/connieakinslpc/and  join my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/empoweringserenityandguidance and  locate me on the Therapy for Black Girls website for counseling. Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and help Connie Akins increase the number of views and listeners. Please share and thanks for your support.