There is hope & healing in Christ. Coach Debbie's private practice partnership kicks off with community outreach. She is dedicated to quality mental health services in diverse communities where God is in the midst to save lives! Isaiah 53:4-5 "4 Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. 5 But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us p

Coach Debbie was elated to plan and meet up with medical and mental health professionals for her "Mastermind" Movement featuring: Martina E. Martin, M. Div., M.A., ATR-BC, LPC, Art Therapist Janine McCall, MDIV, MA, LCPC, Advanced Behavioral Health, Inc. Kenya D. Morris, Co-Founder of Black Mental Health Matters Our Mission: Bring awareness to mental health, normalize concerns, and break the negative stigma. To bring "Mastermind" to your community, email Coach Debbie at dmemp

July is National Minority Mental Health Month Coach Debbie Meditates is committed to making a difference… Find a reflective space & authentic dialog that empowers your #Mindset July 6, 2017 “Personal Experiences” Revealed 8:30- 9:30 pm Twitter Chat | Follow @dmempowers | Use #Mindset #MentalHealth #MentalWellness #CulturalHumility

National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day seeks to raise awareness about the importance of children’s mental health and to show that positive mental health is essential to a child’s healthy development from birth. 2017’s national focus is on the importance of integrating behavioral health and primary care for children, youth, and young adults with mental and/or substance use disorders. Olympic champions Michael Phelps, the world’s most decorated Olympian, and Allison Sc

Let’s reflect. How much time out of the day do you feel out of control, overwhelmed, or stressed? When you feel stressed out- how does stress manifest in you? Do you experience it physiologically- like tightness in your throat, rapid heartbeat, or sweating? What about behaviorally- such as crying or yelling? Then, there’s emotionally- feelings of sadness, depression, anger? Do you experience cognitive shifts like negative thinking patterns? Or maybe you experience a combinati

Did you know that... About 1 in 5 American adults will have a mental health condition in any given year? But only 41 percent of them will receive services? About 10 percent of the American adult population will have a mood disorder, such as depression or bipolar? And 18 percent have an anxiety disorder, including post-traumatic stress disorder? Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common, treatable, and in your genes. Today, my grandmother's gene

On May 7, 2016, Coach Debbie was highlighted as an Honoree for Education and Empowerment at the National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW) South Palm Beach County Chapter annual awards luncheon. The NCBW selected Debbie for being a Servant Leader and conducting tireless work as a Mental Health Advocate in diverse communities. Debbie was among 8 other highly accomplished Honorees from various fields and backgrounds. Debbie inspired the gathering with a story of a close famil

'Resilience' is a documentary film about the Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope. Directed by James Redford, this film highlights how early life experiences have an affect on your health as an adult. As a member of the ACEs Connection Network, I had the opportunity to watch a private prescreening on Sunday and as always, I love to share with you all: Researchers have recently discovered a dangerous biological syndrome caused by abuse and neglect during childhood. As the n

Emotion moves us and reason guides us. Emotion is a brain phenomenon that is vastly different from thought. It has its own neurochemical and physiological basis and is a unique language in which the brain speaks. The limbic system is responsible for basic emotional processes such as fear (LeDoux, 1996). The emotional brain enhances decision making by rapidly reducing the options that one can consider. Additionally, our different memory systems can sometimes cause problems whe

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Dignity in Mental Health Thousands of people with mental health conditions around the world are deprived of their human rights. They are not only discriminated against, stigmatized and marginalized but are also subject to emotional and physical abuse in both mental health facilities and the community. Poor quality care due to a lack of qualified health professionals and dilapidated facilities leads to further violations. The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day, obse

Five years ago, my mother revealed to me that she struggled with clinical depression and was having thoughts of suicide. I was 7 months pregnant at the time with my son and didn’t know how to respond or properly help her. Nevertheless, her honesty planted a seed in me to help find her support and my faith led me on a career changing journey to find my calling in Counseling and Mental Health Advocacy. On October 5 & 6, 2015 I attended the National Council of Behavioral Health

Today is National Suicide Prevention Day. Did you know? 80% of people who contemplate suicide give out signs that they are thinking about it. Notify the family, caregiver and/or doctor if appropriate. The following are some indications that a person may commit this act: A preoccupation with and/or writing about death or suicide Making final arrangements and giving away special possessions Avoiding commitments Sudden loss of interest in something that was once quite important

Moms are the anchors in their households. When a mom isn't well, everyone suffers. Maternal Mental Health disorders impact 15-20% of pregnant women and women in the postpartum period (year after birth), yet most are never diagnosed and treated. By conservative estimates, this means more than 600,000 women in the U.S. suffer each year. These experiences can have lasting consequences on a mother and her family including her infant's cognitive and behavioral development, the wel

Welcome to your second chance. I’m Coach Debbie and it is my passion to empower people through tough times in their life. Thank you for visiting my site. Let me introduce myself and share the tools that I use to empower women as highlighted below: Certified Touchpoints Trainer (Brazelton) Newborn Behavioral Observation (Brazelton) Infant Mental Health Level 1 & 2 (CSC) PREPARE-ENRICH National Facilitator Couple's Communication Facilitator Marriage Counselor/ Mentor (SFAC