SOMN
Our Peer Support Specialist
Please Meet Our Peer Support Specialist here at SOMN
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Certified GPS Support Group Facilitator
Certified Spiritual Christian Counselor
Stephy Nobles Beans
Join our Grandma's Hands book club and Coffee & Conversation with Mama Beans, a nurturing space that centers healing with a grandmother's touch. This peer group is specifically designed for families, providing a supportive environment to nurture the soul and foster connection.
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Certified GPS Support Group Facilitator & First Aid Mental Health Specialist
Ervin jones
Fathers are often overlooked and underheard. Join this group to discuss the different layers of being a man, father, son etc.. Let's normalize the discussion surrounding mental health and break the barriers around Black Men coming together.
SOMN
"Our vision is to create a future where maternal mental health equity is achieved by acknowledging and addressing the enduring impact of post-traumatic slave syndrome (PTSS) on individuals and communities. We envision a society that recognizes the historical trauma of slavery,actively works to heal its generational wounds, and fosters mental well-being for all."
Our Goals that guide
Our Purpose
& Implementation
These goals come together to supercharge peer support programs, providing an incredible framework for building uplifting environments where individuals can thrive, heal, uplift one another!
1. Encouraging Connection: Foster connections among individuals facing similar challenges or experiences, creating a sense of community and belonging.
2. Providing Emotional Support: Offer a safe and empathetic space for sharing feelings, experiences, and concerns without fear of judgment.
3. Sharing Knowledge and Experience: Facilitate the exchange of information, coping strategies, and personal experiences that can help others navigate similar situations.
4. Enhancing Empowerment: Empower individuals to take an active role in their own well-being, encouraging autonomy and self-advocacy.
5. Reducing Isolation: Combat feelings of loneliness and isolation by creating opportunities for social interaction and understanding.
6. Promoting Recovery and Resilience: Support individuals in their journey toward recovery by instilling hope, resilience, and a sense of optimism.
7. Validating Experiences: Validate the experiences and emotions of participants, normalizing their feelings and reducing stigma.
8. Improving Coping Skills: Share and develop coping mechanisms, stress management techniques, and problem-solving strategies to enhance overall well-being.
9. Providing Nonjudgmental Listening: Cultivate active listening skills among peers to provide a nonjudgmental and supportive environment.
10. Encouraging Peer-Led Support: Empower individuals to take on supportive roles within their community, fostering a culture of mutual aid and assistance.