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E. Orange resident host weekly webinar: "Thankful Tuesdays"
Join Deacon Laverne Williams, CSW, Tuesday, 3.9 and special guest Faith Saunders presenting her program,"Resilience-Strength Under Stress"
During this time of crisis and uncertainty many rely on faith for support and stability. The community is invited to join Laverne S. Williams, CSW, a Deacon at the Union Baptist Church in Montclair, for a free Zoom.us session, entitled "Thankful Tuesdays." During these sessions, Deacon Williams and her special guests explore important topics centered around faith and spirituality.
The program is offered at 2 p.m. every Tuesday: individuals may participate online through the Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/424719863?pw... or by visiting Zoom.us, Meeting ID number 424 719 863, Password 469922 or by calling 646-558-8656. The program may also be viewed on Facebook Live @MentalHealthAssociationinNewJerseyInc.
On Tuesday, March 9, Deacon Williams' guest will be Faith Saunders the Founder and President of Discover a New Future. A native of Jamaica, Faith migrated to the United States 35 years ago. Her life’s journey - as an immigrant, woman of color, a survivor of sexual abuse, domestic violence, and single parent – has taught her many life lessons. The most important being - “We are not meant to be perfect; we’re meant to be WHOLE.” Hence, Faith's mission is to support individuals to be the best version of themselves.
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Emotional Wellness and Spirituality) Program for the Mental Health Association in New Jersey. Ms. Williams is a New Jersey Certified Social Worker, WRAP (Wellness & Recovery Action Plan) Facilitator, Mental Health First Aid Instructor, and Certified Grief Recovery Specialist. With over 35+ years of experience in mental health service, Ms. Williams is a highly sought- after conference keynote and workshop facilitator. Her workshops have been presented to numerous statewide and local agencies, consumer organizations and family member groups. As an advocate on behalf of persons with mental illness, and a Deacon at her church, Ms. Williams diligently develops partnerships between faith-based communities and behavioral health institutions by bridging the gap between theology and mental health.a
Ms. Williams was quoted in the April 2017 #1 best-selling book, Option B – Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy, by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Gant.
To contact Deacon Williams please email lwilliams@mhanj.org.
