"Conduct acts of kindness to others and to Earth.
It’s healing to you. It’s healing to us. It’s healing for Earth.
It’s free and takes virtually no time at all."
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Happy February, <<First Name>>,
For such a short month, February has so much to offer! Here at the Foundation for Family and Community Healing, we are celebrating all that February has to offer. From this being Black History Month, to Random Acts of Kindness Day (today), to the publication of our newest module Race Through Storytelling: Discovering Your Unique Story. We hope you will join us in celebrating all these things!
This new module, in this important month, seems the perfect time to reflect on our own, as well as our society's story of race and racism. As a random act of kindness to yourself, a friend, or family member, or to your community, enroll to start discovering your story today! Visit the website to discover this new module or any of our other modules. What better way to be kind, to enjoy the gifts of winter, and to expand your wellbeing for yourself, your community, and Earth: HealingEdu.org.
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Below you will find:
- More about our NEW module: Race Through Storytelling: Discovering Your Unique Story (Module 1 of 3).
- If you've already started a module or completed one, help us understand what helped you the most so we can share that with others! Learn more about submitting a testimonial below.
- FFCH on the airwaves: Remember to catch Susanna's "Finding Our Fit" radio show Thursdays at 5pm! Find out about upcoming guests and topics.
- A link to Susanna's newest blog for Psychology Today, her new article in Brainz, and her newest FFCH blog.
- Listen to an interview with Susanna by our new board member, Dr. Omega Wilson, on her podcast Lead by Example.
- A link to a recent interview Susanna did with Steve Preda's Management Blueprint Podcast.
- Upcoming community and partner events and announcements.
Please forward this email on to anyone who may be interested and if you were forwarded this email, please visit our website to sign up for our email list. Check out our social media links below and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, and more. Follow us for the latest news, weekly themes, like our #MondayMantra and #HappySunday reminders below, and many more beautiful posts to remind us of how we are all connected and loved! We look forward to having you join us online soon. |
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Educational Modules
All of our beautiful, interactive modules are available 24/7 to anyone with a smartphone, tablet, or internet browser!
In honor of all this new year has to offer, start your journey into one of our modules! Our reflective learning model allows you to dive deep and explore what habits are serving you, as well as what habits are causing harm to ourselves, our relationships, and Earth.
All of our modules are beautifully versatile. Individuals may take them on their own, together in small or large groups, in-person or online, and across generations if desired. Our growing slate of basic skill modules, offered with sliding scale* tuition, currently include Relationship Wellbeing (Youth or Adult), Happiness 101, Navigating Anxiety, Implementing a Zero Waste Lifestyle, Consciously Creating Wellness and Race Through Storytelling 1.
If you have been considering taking a module, but just haven't been able to decide which one, try one of our sample lessons and/or take our quiz today! There are a number of sample lessons live, right now on the website. Try one out today to find which module calls to you!
*This means that you pay what you can, with the goal of making each module accessible to everyone. Those who are able to pay more subsidize those who may need to pay less or nothing at all.
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NEW MODULE!
Race Through Storytelling: Discovering Your Unique Story |
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About our newest module, by Brian Williams, FFCH Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Content Development Specialist:
Race is complex, especially in American culture. And because it is complex, we tell stories that help us share our experiences about race.
What is your story? What can we learn from the stories of others?
In this learning adventure, we will explore stories about race. We'll discover your unique story. As we explore these stories, you'll build a new level of empathy with others. And, you will also start connecting to others in safer, stronger relationships.
Ready for the first Race Through Storytelling (RTS) module?
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Have you taken any of our modules? Want to help us spread the word and get others excited about all you practiced and learned? Please fill out our module survey and/or email Ally with your testimonial: ally@familyandcommunityhealing.org. See one of our recent testimonials about Navigating Anxiety in the image below,
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MODULE FACILITATION
Though our basic relationship skill modules are self-guiding and self-facilitating, we recognize that some would rather have some additional guidance. Therefore, we’ve added a facilitation program, where FFCH walks your group through the module of your choice! Contact Shakim@familyandcommunityhealing.org to learn more.
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Listen, Watch, and Read:
Click on the image below to listen to the interview with Susanna by our newest FFCH board member Dr. Omega Wilson. Welcome to the FFCH family, Omega! In her podcast, Lead by Example, a podcast for all leaders, Omega interviews Susanna about what it takes to not only lead by example, but about her journey as an entrepreneur.
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Watch Susanna's interview with Steve Preda on his Management Blueprint Podcast as they talk about our relationship with the earth, practical ways to start listening to your inner voice, and the path to self-transcendence.
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Susanna's newest blog for Psychology Today, click on the image below to read:
Newest FFCH blog post:
Follow us on social media to keep up with the latest news and announcements in between these newsletters: |
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FFCH Airwaves
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FFCH is on the radio and you can be too!
Every Thursday at 5pm you can call in and join Susanna as we discuss and connect with our world by live stream on Facebook, The Work FM website, or local Richmond radio 93.9FM. Click on the images below to see a recent episode, follow The Work FM on YouTube to catch the episodes as they air, or find an archive of all past interviews on YouTube.
Between now and our next newsletter, join Susanna and her guests:
- Feb 24: Susanna will be discussing the hero's journey and our relationship with purpose.
- March 3: STEM Educator and Earth lover Hollee Freeman and grief doula Shelby Kirilin, on death and dying as part of Earth.
- March 10: Lisa Swallow, from Crossing Party Lines, on restoring civility in political discussions.
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Our Community, Events, and Partners
FFCH is proud to partner with a number of businesses and organizations. We are also a proud member of the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce. This month, we would like to spotlight an upcoming event by the Chesterfield Chamber; tell you a little about our ongoing partnership with the Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building; and in a continuing partnership with Network2Work, Susanna is offering a private workshop! You can have Susanna come speak at your office or to your community too, just let us know your are interested!
Reach out to Ally Fisher at ally@familyandcommunityhealing.org or 508-404-0974 to find out more about partnership with FFCH.
Local event: Chesterfield Chamber's Inaugural Business Solutions Summit. A full day summit that is strategically designed to educate business owners, representatives and employees while offering solutions for today’s business climate. This event will provide multiple business and personal development opportunities throughout the day. Our featured keynote speaker, Charles Weathers, Founder & CEO, The Weathers Group of Columbia, South Carolina will present, “ The ABLE Leader™” to kickoff the day.
Attendees will have the opportunity to attend multiple breakout sessions of their choice to help enrich professional development. Business vendors will be available to talk to attendees during the summit. Susanna will be presenting a workshop:
"Energizing Employees with Strengths- and Purpose-Based Performance Evaluations."
Friday, February 25, 2022, 8am-2pm at the Chesterfield Technical Center 13900 Hull Street Rd, Midlothian, VA.
Register by clicking the image below:
FFCH has been honored to partner with Network2Work in their amazing community support and outreach. This month, Susanna will be giving a talk for this organization, that is not open to the public, titled The Great Resignation: When You are Left Behind.
Having FOMO? You can have Susanna or the FFCH come speak or lead workshops at your business, organization, or in your community, just reach out and let us know you are interested!
On top of giving FFCH the opportunity to offer monthly workshops for the Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building,we are now grant partners! We are so excited and hopeful about the many doors this partnership will open for FFCH and RVA: CWB. Thank you for partnering with us in this endeavor! We look forward to working with you throughout the coming year.
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