Lets' Talk About It
The Power To Be, LLC will provide educational programs that cover various areas of interpersonal violence and help participants learn the effects of trauma on the brain along with healthy coping mechanisms and ways to move towards a path of healing and restoration with a series of workshops entitled: Let’s Talk About It. In each workshop a different area of interpersonal violence will be explored, warning signs associated with it will be identified and resources will be shared and explained.
Workshops and Programs
Sexual Assault
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What is sexual assault
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How often does it take place
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Who is affected by it
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How do people respond
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How does it affect the brain
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What is consent & how can we practice it
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How can we help others experiencing it
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Healthy Coping Mechanisms
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Resources available
Human Trafficking
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What is human trafficking
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Which two types of trafficking exist
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Sex trafficking vs. sex work
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Who is affected by human trafficking
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How many people experience it
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How can we identify it
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How can we help others experiencing it
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Resources available
Stalking
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What is stalking
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How often does it take place
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How is it represented in the media
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How is it depicted in shows like the Netflix Series: YOU
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How is it connected to domestic violence
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How can we identify it
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How can we help others experiencing it
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Resources available
Domestic Violence
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What is domestic violence
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How often does it take place
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Who does it affect
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What does it look like
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What kind of consequences can it cause
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What kind of options do those who experience it have
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How can we help others experiencing it
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Resources available
Teen Dating
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Healthy Vs. Unhealthy relationships
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Red Vs. Green Flags
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Healthy behaviors
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Healthy communication
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How to identify an abusive relationship
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Options available for those in an unhealthy relationship
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How can we speak up for and help others
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Resources available
Mental Health
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Overview of Mental Health
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Factors that Affect our Mental Health
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Positive Coping Mechanisms
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Unhealthy Habits
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Negative Vs. Positive Beliefs
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Suicide Prevention
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Resources available
Grief
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What is grief
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What are the stages of grief
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Stereotypes/Myths about Grief
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Unhealthy Ways of Dealing with Grief
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Positive Coping Mechanisms
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Emotion Regulation
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Howe to help those experiencing grief
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Resources available
Trauma and the Brain
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What is trauma and which forms of trauma exist
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Trauma Responses
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How trauma affects the brain
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How trauma affects how we view the world
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How we can replace maladaptive thoughts/behaviors
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How can we reframe Trauma
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How can we help others experiencing it
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Resources available
Latinidad
Latinidad is a program where participants will explore the roots of their cultural backgrounds, take part in art projects that celebrate and honor indigenous ancestry, and learn more about how their ethnicity influences their identity. Each workshop will provide an opportunity for cultural discussion, expression, and exploration, and end with a chance for participants to share what they’ve learned and uncovered about themselves. Afrolatinidad is a Latino identity that celebrates African ancestry. Participants will explore intersectionality and be provided the opportunity to learn more about their heritage and history. This program can be adapted for any cultural background or any participants seeking more insight into their identities
More Than Enough
More Than Enough is a socio-emotional program where participants will explore their strengths and talents. They will celebrate what makes them unique and be given different exercises that will help them identify positive qualities and characteristics. In the end, participants will be able to articulate those positive traits and characteristics and use those skills to practice interviewing for future opportunities. They will participate in character development activities and learn how positive outlooks can lead to future success and be given the opportunity to appear on my podcast or learn what it takes to create one of their own along with the importance of advocacy.
All of these programs and topic areas address different areas of mental health. They will help participants develop healthier relationships with themselves and others. They will learn that they are so much more than the negative events that have taken place in their lives, and they will learn how to advocate for themselves and others. Programs can be adjusted to meet the mental health needs of specific groups, schools or organizations and can be delivered in English or Spanish.
Cultured Conversations
Cultured Conversations is a program where participants will explore their cultural identities and learn more about their ethnicities and histories. Participants will also be introduced to the power of privilege, the concept of intersectionality and the commonalities/differences that exist amongst cultural groups. A variety of art modalities will be applied in the areas of visual art, poetry and digital art while giving participants the opportunity to learn more about themselves and one another. Participants will also learn about the connection between cultural background and identity by exploring values, debunking myths and confronting stereotypes. Participants will then discuss how they plan to apply this knowledge in their everyday world.
