Thankful Tuesdays with Deacon Laverne S. Williams, CSW

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, October 19th, Deacon Williams' guest will Dr. Tyran Mincey, DC. Please join her in a lively discussion with Dr. Mincey who will present the topic: "Holistic vs. Conventional Medicine, Which Do I Use?" To give attendees a little background on Dr. Mincey please note the following list of his accomplishments:

By age 28, graduated with cum laude from New York Chiropractic College
By age 29, he had opened a successful holistic practice in the west village of New York City.

By age 30, he opened another practice in his hometown, Montclair NJ and opened a nutrition distribution center and began lecturing for large corporate entities.
By age 31, Dr. Mincey began teaching drug free methods of healing with some of the leading practitioners in his field and became post graduate faculty at one of the leading institutions of chiropractic education.

At age 35, he co-authored "The World's Best Kept Health Secret," which is in pre-release, and he has studied the methods which are used by the one of the leading drug programs on the planet, Narconon.

At age 37 he built the first "green"' holistic healthcare practice in Montclair NJ. At 50 he wrote the book "The Art of Detoxification" which is on audio and traditional book platforms.

Dr. Mincey has helped people live healthier, pain free, more rewarding and fulfilling lives in a drug free fashion.

Laverne Williams, CSW is the Director of the PEWS (Promoting 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.

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.