What Is Minds Matter Harrisburg?
Minds Matter Harrisburg is a partnership with BGHF and Dauphin County Library.
This includes a series of mental health-related sessions and workshops and the execution of a targeted social media strategy to educate and empower African-American women on mental health.
LUNCH WILL BE SERVED.
Join Us January 18, 2025 @ 11 AM
This Is An In-Person Event
Minds Matter Agenda
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Opening Remarks
Kickoff Speaker
Soulful Serenity: Yoga for Mental Healing
LUNCH
Managing the Impact of Stress with a Holistic Approach
The Power of Great Storytelling
Lauren Simmons
Executive Director, NAMIApril Downing is the Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Alliance (NAMI) Dauphin County Pa where she supports, educates, advocates, and provides resources to individuals with mental health conditions, their family and friends, and the community. She completed an MBA in Human Resource Management with a minor in Human Services at Elizabethtown College. In 2019 she became a certified life coach to further her skills in helping individuals reach personal life goals. April has worked with non-profit organizations for over 20 years with a passion for underserved individuals to help build her community. She has worked as a director of parent engagement for those living below the poverty level. April also has experience working with incarcerated mothers to reunify with their children once released from prison. She was integral in forming a male involvement group called Connect with HIM to get males more engaged in the education of their children. Throughout her many years of service in the non-profit field she recognized that mental health was a common thread for many. Mental health does not discriminate based on any socio-economics barriers. Families no matter the population or zip code they identify deserve help.
April Downing
Executive Director of NAMI
Dr. Roxane E. Hearn, PhD
Board-Certified Holistic Health PractitionerDr. Roxane E. Hearn, PhD, affectionately as Dr. Rox, is a passionate Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner with over 25 years of experience in the field of health promotion & behavior change. Her mind, body, & soul approach to health is holistic, science-based, practical, no-nonsense, enthusiastic, and grounded in psychological theory that supports lasting behavior change and is focused on treating the ROOT cause. Dr. Rox is passionate about helping her clients understand the imbalances in their body’s basic systems so they can restore balance, rather than name the disease and match the pill to the ill. She is dedicated to helping her clients honor their bio-individuality by understanding how their body functions so they can give it what it needs to SURVIVE, THRIVE, and feel ALIVE! Dr. Rox finds great joy in helping others cultivate the elevated mindset necessary to persevere on this lifelong journey of attaining & sustaining optimal health DESPITE the twists, turns, & detours that pose a threat to their health & happiness! " Dr. Rox holds a doctorate in Health Psychology and is a National Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner. Her education and training have also secured her the esteemed qualifications as a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor (CFNC) and a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC); the only health coach certification approved by the American Medical Association (AMA). Dr. Rox owns a wellness tea company with herbal blends targeted to support common health & wellness concerns ranging from weight loss woes to joint pain. She also owns Mindfully Fit , a HIPAA compliant health portal and mobile app which allows her to deliver telehealth, programs & courses, care plans, and overall patient management with the added bonus of behavior accountability tracking tools so she can monitor patient symptoms, provide real-time feedback, and connect with her patients on the go! You can access all Dr. Rox products, programs., and services by visiting DrRoxHealth.com
Roxane E. Hearn, PhD
Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner
Ashana Taylor
Founder of Fire Life YogaAshana Taylor, MBA, is the visionary founder of Fire Life Yoga, a boutique wellness studio in York, PA which offers Bikram Yoga, Yin Yoga and Inferno Hot Pilates. She is driven by her passion for creating a supportive space where individuals can ignite their inner peace. With over 20 years of experience working in both public and higher education, Ashana brings a unique blend of expertise, warmth, and leadership to the Fire Life Yoga community. Through teaching Bikram and Yin Yoga, she offers a transformative practice that fosters emotional balance through movement and stillness. When she’s not guiding classes at Fire Life Yoga or working as a licensed Realtor in Central Pennsylvania, Ashana enjoys life in York, PA, with her husband, three daughters, and their adventurous Australian Cattle Dog mix, Dash.
Ashana Taylor
Founder | Fire Life Yoga
Shannon Nordt
Clinical Mental Health CounselorShannon’s journey into mental health advocacy began after postpartum depression in 2008. As a case manager and public speaker/blog writer, she pursued a master’s degree in counseling to expand her impact. As a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, she treats individuals, couples, and families with mental health issues like depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD, Post Partum Depression and substance abuse.Shannon aims to normalize therapy in the African American community and integrate holistic approaches to mental health care, creating tailored treatment plans for clients.
Shannon Nordt
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
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