I am the Community Liaison at the Cameron K. Gallagher Foundation and am also pursuing a Master of Education in School Counseling at Liberty University. Additionally, I am the current Miss Virginia Collegiate America and my platform is mental health awareness. […]
Category: Interviews & Conversations
Full Circle
Full Circle’s mission is to provide comprehensive, professional bereavement support to children, families, and the community. This important work, directly related to the physical and mental health of our community, is an imperative service not comparably offered anywhere else in our area. Tell me a little bit about Full Circle and its mission to walk […]
A conversation with NAMI Virginia
Hi Jeff! You are the program director for NAMI Central Virginia. Can you tell me a little about the National Alliance for Mental Illness Central Virginia Chapter? What is your purpose and mission? NAMI’s mission is to provide free education, support, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by serious mental illness. At the local […]
Talking Mindfulness with Fraser Davis
Diving deeper into the idea of mindfulness today by talking to my friend and mindfulness teacher Fraser Davis. I started working with Fraser this year to reduce my anxiety to try and find a way to live in the present moment. I love her small class size and her calming voice which guides us through […]
Shut Up and Sit – How to Get Mindful
Friends – Do I have a treat in store for you today! Are you familiar with mindfulness? Do you want to live more in the present moment and not be so caught up in the past or worried about the future? If so, then you must read Yedda Stancil’s fantastic book Shut Up and Sit. […]