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SUMMARY:Motivational In May Series: Reframing Adversity
DESCRIPTION:Oleg is a national motivational speaker who has traveled throughout the US sharing his story and ways to overcome adversity.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nOleg is a 27-year old adoptee who came to Ann Arbor\, MI from Russia when he was 12 years old. \nHe has been blessed with a great family and education. With this experience\, and his understanding of the psychological struggles of trauma\, he is paying it forward through his non-profit organization\, Overcoming Odds. \n“In my opinion\, considering the adverse or unfavorable times we’re experiencing\, this message of self-efficacy\, optimism\, resilience and hope is needed more than ever before.” -Oleg Lougheed \nFor the past two years\, he has been traveling across the United States\, speaking on Overcoming Adversity. He will be introducing you to practices/strategies that have helped him: \n• Learn How to Reframe Adversity Into Opportunity \n• Increase Self-Awareness \n• Expand/Develop Different Perspectives \n• Identify Purpose/Meaning \n 
URL:https://www.mhafayette.org/event/motivational-in-may-series-reframing-adversity/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Motivational Mondays: Listen Lucy
DESCRIPTION:An inspiring motivational speaker Jordan Corcoran will share her battle with mental illness and her journey in creating “Listen\, Lucy”.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nA NOTE FROM JORDAN: I STARTED THIS MENTAL HEALTH ORGANIZATION IN 2013 WITH THE MISSION TO CREATE A KINDER\, MORE ACCEPTING WORLD. THROUGH THE YEARS\, I HAVE SPOKEN AT HUNDREDS OF SCHOOLS\, CONFERENCES AND COMPANIES AND SHARED MY BATTLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS WITH TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE. I HAVE BEEN FEATURED ON MAJOR NATIONAL MEDIA OUTLETS\, HOSTED COUNTLESS WORKSHOPS/ASSEMBLIES\, AND WROTE 3 BOOKS ALL IN HOPES OF ENDING THE STIGMA AROUND MENTAL HEALTH– A STIGMA THAT PLAGUED ME IN MY HIGH SCHOOL YEARS. \nLISTEN\, LUCY WAS INSPIRED BY MY OWN BATTLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. AT 19 YEARS OLD\, I WAS OFFICIALLY DIAGNOSED WITH GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER AND PANIC DISORDER. AT THE WORST TIMES OF MY STRUGGLE\, I FELT SCARED\, DESPERATE\, ANGRY\, HEARTBROKEN\, AND SO COMPLETELY ALONE. IT FELT IMPOSSIBLE TO GET PEOPLE WHO HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED MENTAL ILLNESS TO UNDERSTAND HOW CONSUMING AND LIFE-ALTERING IT WAS FOR ME. I HAD A REALLY INCREDIBLE SUPPORT SYSTEM THAT WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR ME– BUT IT DIDN’T MEAN THEY UNDERSTOOD WHAT I WAS GOING THROUGH AND HOW AWFUL IT WAS FOR ME. I WAS MET WITH SO MUCH SYMPATHY\, BUT NOT EMPATHY AND THAT LEFT ME FEELING ALONE\, JUDGED AND MISUNDERSTOOD. THIS REALLY WASN’T ANYONE’S FAULT\, BUT IT WAS SOMETHING THAT NEEDED TO CHANGE– SOMETHING I NEEDED TO CHANGE. BY WORKING AS HARD AS I POSSIBLY COULD FOR OVER A DECADE THROUGH THERAPY\, COPING TECHNIQUES AND EDUCATING MYSELF\, I FOUND THE HEALTHY LIFE I LONGED FOR\, BUT FEARED I WOULDN’T ACHIEVE. NOW\, I HAVE SPENT SO MANY YEARS PUTTING MYSELF OUT THERE\, SHARING MY TRAUMA AND CONNECTING WITH PEOPLE IN HOPES TO NORMALIZE THIS CONVERSATION AND KEEP PEOPLE FROM MAKING THE SAME MISTAKE I MADE– HIDING WHAT WAS HAPPENING IN FEAR OF BEING JUDGED. \nWHEN I STARTED LISTEN\, LUCY\, I JUST WANTED TO CREATE AN OUTLET WHERE PEOPLE COULD EXPRESS THEMSELVES FREELY AND CREATIVELY. I HAD NO IDEA THE LIFE IT WOULD TAKEN ON AND HOW MANY INCREDIBLE AND SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES IT WOULD ALLOW ME TO EXPERIENCE. THIS JOURNEY HAS BEEN A WILD ONE– BUT ONE THAT IS SO REWARDING AND SO BEAUTIFUL. WE ARE ALL DEALING WITH DIFFERENT ISSUES AND I WANT TO CREATE A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN TELL THEIR STORIES AND FEEL FREE. MY MISSION HAS ALWAYS BEEN SIMPLE. I WANT TO CREATE A LESS JUDGMENTAL\, MORE ACCEPTING WORLD. I HOPE YOU JOIN ME. \nXOXO\, \nJORDAN \n 
URL:https://www.mhafayette.org/event/motivational-mondays-listen-lucy/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Motivational Mondays: Faerie Grace
DESCRIPTION:Faerie is a local motivational speaker and author. She is the founder of “Speaking with a Twist” which relates to her amazing ability to make fantastic balloon designs while speaking life into her audience. She is both inspiring and motivating\, giving life changing messages. Faerie speaks with humor and transparency that everyone can enjoy. \n“One chapter in life may close\, but the story still continues. Reflecting on how the past has brought you to where you are and will give you the insight to thrive into the future. Though current situations might seem devastating\, hope and life can still abound.” -Faerie Grace \nFaerie Grace works with organizations across the Pittsburgh region to energize and educate their employees or members. From healthcare to banking and beyond\, Faerie’s authentic and genuine approach to motivational speaking resonates with everyone.
URL:https://www.mhafayette.org/event/motivational-mondays-faerie-grace/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Motivational Mondays: Reframing the Narrative: Creating Cultural Unity in Our Community
DESCRIPTION:Reframing the Narrative: Creating Unity in Our Community by bridging cultures through thought provoking conversations and perspectives.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nJulius is dedicated to providing education and awareness to reframing the narrative in cultural diversity. Creating unity in the communities he serves. This training will be a platform for Julius to discuss all he has learned and experienced in bridging different cultures through thought provoking conversations and perspectives. Julius is truly an inspiring speaker. He has accepted multiple awards for the work as a clinician and advocate. On behalf of his organization\, he’s accepted the following acknowledgements: \nMental Health America Social Work Award\, Black Enterprise Modern Man of Distinction\, Coro MLK\, Jr. Distinguished Individual NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania [Nominee] Dick Jevon Advocacy Award\, NAACP [Pittsburgh Branch] Young Person of the Year\, Allegheny County Council Proclamation\, Pittsburgh City Council Proclamation\, Pittsburgh Magazine/PUMP 40 Under 40\, University of Pittsburgh COVID-19 Hero\, BME Community\, Genius\, and Pitt’s School of Social Work Distinguished Alumni Rising Star Award. \nJulius and his team have consulted with and trained these partner clients: CCBHO\, AHCI\, Robert Morris\, University\, the University of Pittsburgh Center for Urban Education\, The Staunton Clinic\, Mon Yough Community Services\, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh\, Coro Pittsburgh\, PA Department of Labor & Industry and the Department of Human Services. \nHis service efforts have been featured on media platforms such as NBC\, The Today Show\, NPR\, The Huffington Post\, Black Enterprise\, CBS Pittsburgh\, KDKA News radio 1020\, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette\, The Lynne Hayes-Freeland Show\, TEDxPittsburgh\, PCTV\, and Pittsburgh’s CW.
URL:https://www.mhafayette.org/event/motivational-mondays-reframing-the-narrative-creating-cultural-unity-in-our-community/
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