On this weeks episode we discuss a very important topic of childhood abuse and trauma with a focus specifically on physical abuse, sexual abuse and neglect. We also discuss some of the warning signs that people need to look out for. Childhood abuse and trauma is a serious issue in the black communities and it is important that we understand the significant impact it can have on the child. We also provide some resources to help families who might be impacted by childhood abuse to seek help and support.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and so we thought it was important for us to have an open and honest conversation about domestic violence/intimate partner violence. For this conversation we defined what domestic violence is and some types of DV as well as warning signs. We also discussed a recent event of DV incident where a young woman lost her life. Join us for this important topic area as well as some resources for anyone who would like assistance or help if they find themselves in a domestic Violence situation.   For any victims and survivors who need support, the National Domestic hotline is 24/7. Call 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 for TTY, or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522.

Trauma is something we hear constantlyand all over the place.. On this episode we give a brief overview of what trauma means and some events that can lead to trauma as well as some symptoms of trauma. Often times people also wonder if trauma is a mental illness. Stay tune to here what we have to share. This episode is our Segway to our trauma series in the upcoming episodes where we will talk more about specific traumas that people experience in their lives. As well as some of the impacts of those traumatic experiences. --‐--‐------------------------------------ Follow us on FB and Instagram at conversations-with-sheila-and-tricia. Also email us with any questions or concerns to [email protected]

In March of this year the COVID19 pandemic changed lives all over the world.. Families in all parts of the world were forced to shift gears to do things differently than what they were accustom to. For many families schools closing down forced many caregivers to become educators with no other options. As the new school year has started in some places and other places are in the process of starting there is a great deal of concern from parent and even educators about the unknown. On today's episode we discuss some of the challenges of going back to school and how parents can navigate this new normal. Stay tune to the conversation to find out. ____________________. Please follow our Instagram and Facebook pages @conversations-with-sheila-and-tricia. Also if you have any questions or concerns or topic areas you would like us to discuss on our show please email is at [email protected].

We know life can be challenging overall with managing your personal lives as well as your professional lives. Join us in this open and candid conversation regarding how we manage our family obligations as well as career and professional obligations. How do we do it? Stay tune to the conversation to find out. ____________________. Please follow our Instagram and Facebook pages @conversations-with-sheila-and-tricia. Also if you have any questions or concerns or topic areas you would like us to discuss on our show please email is at [email protected].

In continuation with our podcast from las week we thought it was important that we continue to have our discussion on Depression but more so with a focus on Prenatal and postpartum. We share personal experences as it relates to the subject matter because it is important that people understand that they are not alone in this. Having a baby is suppose to be the most exciting, happy and joyous moments of any mothers life but what if that was not the case for eveyone. Some women experience Prenatal depressed and some experience postpartum depression. Lets explore the signs and symptoms of both and what can you do to help manage if you maybe experiencing any of the symptoms. ______________________________________________Please call 911 if you are in needed of assistance or call National Suicide hotline 1 800 273 TALK (8255)

Over the last few months we have experienced so much significant shift in our normal way of life from COVID19 which caused us to be socially isolated to racial tension.  COVID-19 has had a profound and unprecedented impact on all of our daily lives. Social distancing, unemployment, sudden loss, are all drastic changes that can bring, what feels like, unbearable stress and anxiety into anyone’s life.  Also the heighten racial tension that continues to impact society is causing many people to feel unease and overhemlemed.  And just in life general people are dealing with anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges and can't seem to manage it all. On today's episode we will discuss what is depression (signs and symptoms and different forms of ot) what are some causes; and the importance of reducing the stigma that is associated with it. We will also talk about strategies to help us take better care of ourselves. We share personal account of depression we have experienced or those close to us have experienced. ______________________________________________________Please call 911 if you are in needed of assistance or call National Suicide hotline 1 800 273 TALK (8255)

In continuation with our discussion on self care we wanted to take a more indepth look at boundaries and why it's important that we learn to set boundaries for ourselves in order to build and foster healthy personal relationships. Setting personal boundaries can often be very challenging due to the emotional attachment and connections we have with those relationships. Join the conversation to get some understanding of how to go about setting healthy boundaries and relationships. It is OK to say NO.

Our Podcast is a weekly conversation with Sheila Kusi-Asare. LMSW and Patricia Kissi-Nuamah, LMHC-LP both based in NYS. We want to use this platform as an opportunity to discuss life related difficulties that can impact our mental health well-being. We will discussion various topics relating to mental health (signs and symptoms as well as coping strategies), Self development and provide resources to help enhance and manage our overall well-being.

Today's podcast is focused on self care and what it actually mean. Identifying triggers and stressor in order to develop an effective action plan for yourself. This was an opportunity to to really dive into self care and the importance of practing self care. Taking care of ourself is critical to our ability to then be able to care for others. We also share some resources that can be used to help manage our overall well-being.