trauma Archives - Heart & Soul

Khalid Scott-A transformative voice in mental health

November 12, 2025 admin 0

By Staff Khalid Scott, BS, MSW, LCSW, CADC, CODP-I, C-SWHC, LPHA, CPLC, and CWEL, stands as a transformative voice in mental health, particularly in his work with Black men and veterans. His approach bridges clinical excellence with cultural fluency, addressing […]

David Fofana, Jr.-Not consumed by grief but instead transformed

August 16, 2025 admin 0

By Staff David Fofana, Jr. is a quiet force—resilient, reflective, and rooted in purpose. After enduring unimaginable loss with the passing of his entire immediate family, David made a courageous choice not to be consumed by grief but instead transformed […]

Behind the Mask: Uncovering Truth and Healing in The Life Coach

June 24, 2025 admin 0

By Staff In an era where curated perfection often overshadows quiet pain, The Life Coach emerges as a cinematic balm—an introspective Canadian film that dares to confront the unspoken struggles of those who wear strength as armor. Born from lived experience and […]

Amplifying the Silent Cries: A Mother’s Journey and Call to Action on Human Trafficking

July 9, 2024 admin 0

By Deondriea Cantrice As we approach the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30, 2024, I am compelled to share my story—one that is both deeply personal and universally urgent. My journey as a mother of a human […]

Meet the author of “Finding My Voice” EMERALD GARNER with co-authors ETAN THOMAS and MONET DUNHAM

October 25, 2022 admin 0

By Staff “Emerald and her family dealt with the unfathomable grief of losing her father, Eric Garner, on July 17, 2014. After this event, Emerald and her family suffered from unsympathetic camera lenses, the stares and whispers of strangers, and […]

Vairrun Strickland -Firefighter And Mental Health Advocate

January 14, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks What inspired you to become a firefighter?Honestly, becoming a firefighter was unplanned. I’d just graduated with a degree in urban planning, and thought that I would start a career in the planning field. When I moved back […]

FREDDY SANDERS, ACC Luxury Life Architect Woken Warrior Coaching

January 3, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Tell us about your education and training. I attended Louisiana Tech University for undergrad earning my bachelor of science degree in computer information systems. I completed my formal coaching training through Ideal Coaching Global, a Los Angeles […]