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Course Offerings

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1. Childhood Trauma

Course Description: This course is designed to help individuals understand and cope with childhood trauma. It covers the types of trauma, its impact on development, and provides strategies for building resilience and utilizing support systems. Participants will engage in reflective practices and share their journeys in a supportive environment.

Session Titles:

1. Understanding Childhood Trauma

2. Coping Strategies

3. Emotional Resilience

4. Support Systems

5. Reflective Practices

6. Final Reflection and Sharing

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2. Surviving College

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Course Description: This course aims to prepare students for the challenges of college life. It covers time management, study skills, financial planning, and maintaining mental health. Participants will learn how to build a support network and reflect on their college journey to set future goals.

Session Titles:

1. Introduction to College Life

2. Time Management and Study Skills

3. Financial Planning for Students

4. Building a Support Network

5. Maintaining Mental Health

6. Final Reflection and Future Planning

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3. Beyond the Shadows: A Story of Death and Defiance

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Course Description: This course explores overcoming personal challenges and building resilience. Participants will learn to identify personal challenges, utilize support systems, and develop self-care strategies. The course includes reflective practices and sharing personal journeys in a supportive environment.

Session Titles:

1. Introduction to Overcoming Challenges

2. Building Resilience

3. Finding Support

4. Self-Care Strategies

5. Reflective Practices

6. Final Reflection and Sharing

 

4. Faith, Hope, and Love: The Journey to Becoming One in Marriage

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Course Description: This course is designed for African American couples navigating the complexities of marriage in a challenging society. It explores the different phases of marriage, from the early years to the challenges of long-term commitment, with a focus on raising children, staying in love, and letting God mold your relationship into a masterpiece. The course covers themes of faith, hope, love, loss, and resentment, providing practical advice and personal stories to help couples navigate their relationship with resilience and grace.

Session Titles:

1. The Early Years: Building a strong foundation in a challenging society.

2. Growing Together: Nurturing love and connection amidst societal pressures.

3. Faith and Hope: Strengthening your relationship through faith in God.

4. Facing Challenges: Overcoming loss, resentment, and societal obstacles.

5. Raising Children: Guiding your children with love and faith.

6. Renewing Commitment: Keeping the spark alive through the years.

7. Reflective Practices: Reflecting on your marriage journey.

8. Final Reflection and Sharing: Sharing experiences and supporting each other.

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5. It's Okay to Be Broken

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Course Description: This course is designed to help individuals embrace their imperfections and find strength in vulnerability. It covers the importance of acknowledging and accepting brokenness, the healing process, and the power of community support. Participants will learn to navigate their struggles with grace and find hope in their journey.

Session Titles:

1. Embracing Brokenness: Understanding and accepting imperfections.

2. The Healing Process: Steps to emotional and spiritual healing.

3. Finding Strength in Vulnerability: The power of being open and honest.

4. Community Support: Building a supportive network.

5. Reflective Practices: Reflecting on personal growth and healing.

6. Final Reflection and Sharing: Sharing journeys and supporting others.

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