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THRIVE IN CHRIST

Mental Health and Childhood Trauma Awareness 

Trauma Creates Wounded Souls

Let's create mentally healthy families, churches, and communities together.

Image by Hayley Murray of a person in a grey hoodie and yellow beani covering their face with their hands.

Every 68 Seconds, an American is sexually assaulted

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Every 9 minutes that victim is a child

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What are the  numbers in your region? Is it reported?

THOSE WE SERVE​

Adults molested as children

Christians and seekers of Biblical truth

Churches wanting to better serve those who hurt

Schools seeking awareness presentations

Community Awareness Education

Families and friends who are support

Self-care in recovery, the role of faith, dealing with isolation, who is at risk, depression and suicide prevention, among other presentations.

Sharing data where available

Seasons affects our moods. find out how.

Effects on mental health on your physical health

Planning for self care in your day.

Managing feelings of isolation

Check back often for more webinar topics added.

"Beloved, I wish above all things that you prosper and be in good health." 3 John 2

1 in 5

One in five American adults experienced a mental health issue.

1 in 6

One in 6 young people experienced a major depressive episode.

1 in 20

One in 20 Americans lived with a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression.

SUICIDE

Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States. It is the 2nd leading cause of death for people ages 10-24.

17%

Seventeen percent of youth (6-17 years) experience a mental health disorder.

50%

Fifty percent of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24.

78%

Seventy-eight percent of people who die by suicide are male.

90%

Ninety percent of people who die by suicide had shown symptoms of a mental health condition

What People Say

Dr. Charlotte LV Thoms,Ph.D
DM Director, @Atlantic-union.org;
DM Coordinator, @nadadventists.org

For a presentation that leaves you wanting more, Cheryl Silvera is the facilitator. Her presentations are informative, spiritual, and beneficial for an audience that wants to learn in the enlightened manner. I have personally been in the audience and was amazed at her style and approach.

Manuel Rosario, Ph.D
Personal Ministries Director
@Greater NY Conference of SDA

As a Christian pastor who wants to emulate Jesus’ love and care, for everyone, I’ve been greatly blessed by Ms. Silvera's disabilities awareness presentations. What I love the most about her expositions are the unique way in which she connects with the audience and her profound knowledge of the topic. From my perspective she is someone who from experience knows what she is talking about, I’d strongly recommend her presentations!

Maria Broderick
Health Ministry Director
@Emmanuel Church Ministries

Interactive and Effective. Qinnamon’s speaker and presenter Cheryl Silvera exudes passion and knowledge about the various types of disabilities. The presentations are masterfully designed to bring awareness to all regardless of their level of understanding in the social and psychological aspects of the disorders. Qinnamon does not disappoint!

God has been "a shelter for me, and a strong tower." Psalm 61:3

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All presentations are based on  Christ's strength, and are crafted to bring awareness and strategies for mental wellness.

CHRIST-CENTED HOPE AND ENCOURAGEMENT

The desire of God for every human being is expressed in the words, "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth" 3 John 2.

(Counsels on Health, p. 168.4, Ellen Gould White).

"Presented from lived-experience coupled with current data and proven strategies for mental wellness."

Our content and Webinars are from the perspective of one who lives and worships with a diagnosed psychiatric disability in recovery and does not replace, nor attempt to replace, professional counseling services. 

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