Nikisha Moore: Empowering Your Mind Body & Soul During the COVID-19 Pandemic   – Behavioral Health in the New Normal Episode 032 with Nikisha Moore In 2018, Nikisha Moore became a Certified Life Coach – specializing in Spiritual and Business Life Coaching. At this point in her journey, Nikisha hopes to use my life and my testimony to inspire and motivate others. In 2021, Nikisha has started the Empowered Network - a faith-based community organization founded to encourage its members to use their FAITH to EMPOWER their mind, body, spirit and finances.    In the discussion they explored empowering your mind body and soul during the pandemic. Here are some of the other beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    Why it’s important to share vital information with your community and circle. ●    How turning off the news for a short while can be good for your mental health. ●    How there wasn’t a frame of reference to show what to do during the pandemic. ●    How many people are still grieving people they lost to COVID-19. ●    How people can cope with depression, anxiety, and loneliness right now.   Connect with Prestige Community Resources: prestigecommunityresources.org Twitter @PrestigeCommun5 Facebook facebook.com/Prestige-Community-Resources-104744151484463 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/prestige-community-resources   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bilal Ali Prather: A Path to Peach and Faith Based Wellness   – Behavioral Health in the New Normal Episode 031 with Bilal Ali Prather Bilal Ali Prather is a Chaplain and Islamic consultant to the Washington, D.C. Parole Dept., D.C. Dept. of Corrections, and D.C. Dept. of Youth Rehab. He has more than twenty years specializing in recovery from the “fallen human condition” of drug/alcohol use disorder and community reintegration of returning citizens from incarceration. He Currently is a recovery group facilitator at D.C.’s model clinical Reentry Service Center, and most Blessed of all to be one of the founding members of Millati Islami (The Path of Peace) Islamic methodology for recovery. In the discussion they explored faith-based wellness. Here are some of the other beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How Malcolm X turned his life around by integrating Islam into his recovery. ●    How COVID affected all forms of treatment and recovery. ●    How the Quran outlaws the use of any mind-altering substance. ●    Why spiritual development is critical in people’s journeys to become sober. ●    How there are different barriers that need to be crossed to reach re-entry.   Connect with Prestige Community Resources: prestigecommunityresources.org Twitter @PrestigeCommun5 Facebook facebook.com/Prestige-Community-Resources-104744151484463 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/prestige-community-resources   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Masica Jordan: Combatting Substance Abuse and COVID-19 Together – Behavioral Health in the New Normal Episode 030 with Dr. Masica Jordan Dr. Masica Jordan is a subject matter expert on culturally responsiveness. In addition to teaching multicultural counseling for over 10 years in collegiate settings, she has presented on international platforms on race relations and has been on the front line advocating for culturally diversity and training amongst the peer recovery and behavioral health work forces. In the discussion they explored combatting substance abuse during COVID-19. Here are some of the other beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How peer support during recovery can be beneficial for those struggling with substance abuse. ●    Why people in recovery need a solid support system to help them stay clean. ●    How peer support specialists need to have experience being around substance abuse. ●    How people can become certified as a peer support specialist. ●    Why setting boundaries is important for peer support specialists to do with the people they help.   Connect with Prestige Community Resources: prestigecommunityresources.org Twitter @PrestigeCommun5 Facebook facebook.com/Prestige-Community-Resources-104744151484463 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/prestige-community-resources   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sharon Green: How COVID-19 Impacted the Veteran Population   – Behavioral Health in the New Normal Episode 029 with Sharon Green Sharon Green is a native New Yorker and retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, entrepreneur, and author with more than 30 years of leadership and financial management experience. She is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Alethes Consulting Group, LLC, providing leadership coaching, speaking, and training for corporate executives, non-profit organizations, veterans, and individuals globally. In the discussion they explored how COVID-19 impacted the veteran population. Here are some of the other beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How there are programs available to help veterans with housing and what they are. ●    Why the intensity at which veterans are taken care of has increased. ●    How COVID forced people to look into the future for hope. ●    Why it’s important for people to get out of the house and get some fresh air. ●    How COVID is forcing us to see people and to care.   Connect with Prestige Community Resources: prestigecommunityresources.org Twitter @PrestigeCommun5 Facebook facebook.com/Prestige-Community-Resources-104744151484463 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/prestige-community-resources Links Mentioned: alethesconsultinggroup.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Obtaining Education Training During the Pandemic – CAC 1   – Behavioral Health in the New Normal Episode 028 with Dr. Nancy Butler Dr. Nancy Butler is currently working part time as the Director of the Catholic Charities Institute, Professional Counseling Education Program (PCEP). Dr. Butler has been with Catholic Charities since 2000 where she was responsible for the Family Centers in the District of Columbia. Previously, from 1986 to 1997, she was Program Director for the Department of Psychiatry at the Washington Hospital Center. She also founded the Therapeutic Recreation Department at the WHC Department of Psychiatry in 1980. Dr. Butler has held part time and full-time teaching posts at The George Washington University, The University of Maryland, West Virginia Wesleyan College and Prince Georges Community College. She has also consulted with several mental health and substance abuse treatment organizations. Throughout her career, Dr. Butler wrote and administered grants for adult education, substance abuse, parenting and therapeutic recreation. In their discussion they explored obtaining education during the pandemic. Here are some of the other beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●     How recreational therapy is very important for people in recovery. ●     Why you therapists and doctors have to start where their patient is. ●     How being engaged in treatment longer leads to longer lasting sobriety. ●     Why becoming an addiction counselor requires more education than it used to. ●     How long it takes to complete the addiction counseling courses.   Connect with Dr. Nancy Butler: Links Mentioned: catholiccharities.org Guest Contact Info: Twitter @CCADW Instagram @ccadw Facebook facebook.com/ccadw LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/catholic-charities-of-the-archdiocese-of-washington   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our New Normal: Virtual Learning   – Behavioral Health in the New Normal Episode 027 with Dr. Loyce Pailen Dr. Loyce B. Pailen has more than 35 years of experience in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity, software development, project management, telecommunications, risk management, and network and systems security and administration. She is the Sr. Director for the Center for Security Studies at the University of Maryland Global Campus. In the K-20 education arena, she has experience in teaching, curriculum development, instructional design, and cyber lab development. In the discussion they explored the pros and cons of virtual learning. Here are some of the other beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How the pandemic forced and increase in virtual learning for all students. ●    How there are pros and cons of in-person and virtual learning. ●    How virtual campuses already made sure they were giving the students the support they needed to learn virtually. ●    Why being forced to move to virtual learning may actually be a good thing. ●    How kids are more resilient than most people give them credit for.   Connect with Prestige Community Resources: prestigecommunityresources.org Twitter @PrestigeCommun5 Facebook facebook.com/Prestige-Community-Resources-104744151484463 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/prestige-community-resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Walter Ficklin: Our New Normal: Starting Over   – Behavioral Health in the New Normal Episode 026 with Walter Ficklin The COVID-19 Pandemic has left Walter Ficklin unemployed, with all of his experience and expertise, he has decided to rebrand himself and share his story to help others that may be faced with the challenge of unemployment.  In the discussion they explored starting over in our new normal. Here are some of the other beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    What it was like to be laid off and unemployed due to the pandemic. ●    Why many people have had to adapt to the pandemic, pivot, and rebrand themselves. ●    How being unemployed can make people feel depressed and uncertain about the future. ●    How people let their pride get in the way of seeking out help. ●    Why the unemployment stimulus is incredibly important for people during this time.   Connect with Prestige Community Resources: prestigecommunityresources.org Twitter @PrestigeCommun5 Facebook facebook.com/Prestige-Community-Resources-104744151484463 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/prestige-community-resources   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tanya Ward: Combatting Food Insecurities Amid COVID   – Behavioral Health in the New Normal Episode 025 with Tanya Ward Tanya Ward was a faithful board member of the Western Mass Food Bank. In 2007, the Victory Community Development Corporation was founded. Many are the recipients of Pastor Wards unique ability to network in the community securing resources for those in need.   In the discussion they explored combatting food insecurities during COVID-19. Here are some of the other beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How food is a critical stability factor people need to survive. ●    Why food insecurity has heightened during the COVID-19 pandemic. ●    How food has a huge impact on people’s mental health. ●    How COVID created an overflow of people in need of food. ●    What resources are available in the DC area for those experiencing food insecurity.   Connect with Prestige Community Resources: prestigecommunityresources.org Twitter @PrestigeCommun5 Facebook facebook.com/Prestige-Community-Resources-104744151484463 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/prestige-community-resources   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Swaggerty: Our New Normal: Securing a Home During COVID-19   – Behavioral Health in the New Normal Episode 024 with Tony Swaggerty Tony Swaggerty of Swaggerty Realty Group has over 30 years of experience working in Residential Real Estate. That includes 10 plus years as a mortgage banker and broker, 7 plus years in new home sales, 3 plus years in REO’s as well as working general real estate. In the discussion they explored securing a home during COVID-19. Here are some of the other beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How technology has really infiltrated the real estate business because of COVID. ●    Why real estate lost a lot of business at the start of the pandemic. ●    Why the request for real estate tripled when we further into the pandemic. ●    How younger people need to earn the value of homeownership early in life. ●    Why it’s been more difficult for people to find a home because of multiple-offer markets.   Connect with Prestige Community Resources: prestigecommunityresources.org Twitter @PrestigeCommun5 Facebook facebook.com/Prestige-Community-Resources-104744151484463 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/prestige-community-resources Links Mentioned: tonyswaggerty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LaShell Rivers: Crying Out for Help: Virtual Mental Health Services   – Behavioral Health in the New Normal Episode 023 with LaShell Rivers LaShell Rivers was born in Washington, DC. Growing in Nation's Capital during the 1980’s and moving to a racist location during the drug crisis she faced being that regular female with a family containing killers, drug dealers, and dysfunction. Having the mental abuse at home, and insecurities within, LaShell developed a mental illness in her early 20s, went to prison and she experienced a devastating car accident. All of these factors ultimately changed her life forever. Today, she is an author, an artist, and a social media influencer.  In the discussion they explored virtual mental health services. Here are some of the other beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How COVID-19 has changed how people are getting mental health services. ●    How people who are incarcerated don’t adequate help for their mental health. ●    What the differences between in person and virtual therapy are. ●    How there are still mental health services still available for those who feel isolated because of COVID-19.   Connect with Prestige Community Resources: prestigecommunityresources.org Twitter @PrestigeCommun5 Facebook facebook.com/Prestige-Community-Resources-104744151484463 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/prestige-community-resources Links Mentioned: gofundme.com/artschool1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Overcoming Violence and COVID-19: Kevin Fields   – Behavioral Health in the New Normal Episode 022 with Kevin Fields Kevin Fields is social psychologist who believes in a community-based approach for behavioral health. In the discussion they explored overcoming violence during COVID-19. Here are some of the other beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How those who perpetuate violence usually have experienced trauma and violence. ●    Why violent incidents have gone up during COVID-19 and what people can do to combat that. ●    How many people in the Black community focus on their funeral more than graduation and what that says about violence. ●    Why violence becomes normal when people have been surrounded by it their whole lives. ●    How some people committing violent crimes are trying to provide for their families.   Connect with Prestige Community Resources: prestigecommunityresources.org Twitter @PrestigeCommun5 Facebook facebook.com/Prestige-Community-Resources-104744151484463 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/prestige-community-resources   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NaTosha Jenifer: Our New Normal: Surviving COVID-19   – Behavioral Health in the New Normal Episode 021 with NaTosha Jenifer NaTosha Jenifer owns a business called Zone 618. She and her family tested positive for COVID-19. In the discussion they explored how she and her family survived COVID-19. Here are some of the other beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: How the rapid test can sometimes report a false negative. How the different symptoms affect everyone differently. How some people don’t get paid when they are forced to take time off due to having COVID-19. Why everyone still needs to be vigilant against the spread of COVID-19. Why people shouldn’t be afraid to reach out to their community for help.   Connect with Prestige Community Resources: prestigecommunityresources.org Twitter @PrestigeCommun5 Facebook facebook.com/Prestige-Community-Resources-104744151484463 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/prestige-community-resources   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alfonso Padron: Our New Normal: Homelessness Amidst COVID-19   – Behavioral Health in the New Normal Episode 020 with Alfonso Padron Alfonso A. Padrón was onboarded at Prestige as the Senior Housing Coordinator on August 27, 2020, after transforming District Healthcare Services, linking them as the newest DC Coordinated Entry (CAHP) provider. In the discussion they explored homelessness amidst COVID-19. Here are some of the other beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: How couch surfing that many homeless people rely on isn’t as available during the pandemic. Why social distancing has made it harder to find and provide housing solutions for the homeless. How following basic COVID-19 safety protocols isn’t easy for the homeless population. Why homeless women can have a harder time finding housing when they have children. How COVID-19 has left the entire homeless population more disenfranchised.   Connect with Prestige Community Resources: prestigecommunityresources.org Twitter @PrestigeCommun5 Facebook facebook.com/Prestige-Community-Resources-104744151484463 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/prestige-community-resources   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marsha Woodland: Domestic Violence During a Crisis – Behavioral Health in the New Normal Episode 019 with Marsha Woodland Marsha Woodland is Peer and Consultant working with NASMHPD, SAMHSA, and NCTIC. She has been in recovery for more than 23 years and on the road to unimaginable accomplishments. Marsha Woodland is a nationally recognized orator & trauma survivor who shows the world that “Trauma survivors can and Do Recover.” In the discussion they explored domestic violence during a crisis. Here are some of the other beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: How to recognize domestic violence within relationships. Why the pandemic has made it more difficult for those in abusive relationships. Why it can be extremely difficult to leave an abuser. How men are less likely to report domestic violence. Why it’s difficult to find statistics for domestic violence. Connect with Prestige Community Resources: prestigecommunityresources.org Twitter @PrestigeCommun5 Facebook facebook.com/Prestige-Community-Resources-104744151484463 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/prestige-community-resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mr. and Mrs. Finkelstein: What to Expect When You’re Expecting During a Pandemic – Behavioral Health in the New Normal Episode 018 with Mr. and Mrs. Finkelstein Bryan S. Finkelstein CAC –II is a licensed addictions counselor in Washington, DC. His wife, Sophia works for CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America) as a Business Development and Project Manager. They had a baby during the pandemic. In the discussion they explored what to expect when you’re expecting during a pandemic. Here are some of the other beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: How it can be scary for pregnant people when doctors can’t give them answers. How pregnant women who were lucky enough to work from home benefited from being home during the pandemic. Why the pandemic affected prenatal appointments for expecting parents. How giving birth in a hospital can be anxiety inducing during the pandemic. Why, despite the pandemic, having children can be an extremely beautiful and fulfilling experience. Connect with Prestige Community Resources: prestigecommunityresources.org Twitter @PrestigeCommun5 Facebook facebook.com/Prestige-Community-Resources-104744151484463 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/prestige-community-resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nadia McQueen: Pursing Your Dreams: COVID-19 Edition. – Behavioral Health in the New Normal Episode 017 with Nadia McQueen Nadia McQueen is a fashion designer, celebrity stylist, and photographer who has continued to follow her dreams despite COVID. In the discussion they explored pursuing your dreams during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some of the other beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: How COVID has made it more difficult to engage an audience and get feedback. How many small businesses have had their employees take COVID tests before returning to work. How there are so many more precautions business owner have to take in the wake of COVID. Connect with Prestige Community Resources: prestigecommunityresources.org Twitter @PrestigeCommun5 Instagram Facebook facebook.com/Prestige-Community-Resources-104744151484463 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/prestige-community-resources Connect with Nadia: Instagram @mcqueenz_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lynette Voss: How COVID-19 Changed My Small Business – Behavioral Health in the New Normal Episode 016 with Lynette Voss Lynette Voss is the owner of the small business Vintage & Charmed Classic Clothing in the DC Metropolitan area. In the discussion they explored how COVID-19 changed her small business. Here are some of the other beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: How it was challenging for small business owners to have so many unknowns during the pandemic. Why many small businesses had no choice but to lay off employees when COVID hit. How pivoting to online sales helped her business continue to make money. Why it’s so important to give back to the community, especially during challenging times. Connect with Prestige Community Resources: prestigecommunityresources.org Twitter @PrestigeCommun5 Facebook facebook.com/Prestige-Community-Resources-104744151484463 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/prestige-community-resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who is Taking Care of You? Selfcare Tips for Frontline Workers: Lweyni Nkonko – Behavioral Health in the New Normal Episode 015 with Lweyni Nkonko Lweyni Nkonko is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW), both in the District of Columbia and Maryland. Currently, she serves as a clinical manager at Prestige Healthcare Resources. In the discussion they explored selfcare tips for frontline workers. Here are some of the other beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: How the pandemic is a stressor for everyone. Why it’s important for frontline workers to carve out time for themselves. How selfcare means different things to different people. Why it’s important to stay connected to others even if it’s not face to face. How it’s vital for essential worker’s family to be there for them. Connect with Prestige Community Resources: prestigecommunityresources.org Twitter @PrestigeCommun5 Facebook facebook.com/Prestige-Community-Resources-104744151484463 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/prestige-community-resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DAndre Tinsley: Transitioning from One Lockdown to Another – Behavioral Health in the New Normal Episode 014 with Dandre Tinsley Dandre Tinsley was incarcerated back in August 2013 and was released right before the COVID-19 Pandemic hit. In the discussion they explored transitioning from one lockdown to another. Here are some of the other beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: How most prison sentences are arbitrary and don’t fit the crime. Why transitioning back to life outside of prison has been difficult during COVID. How prison does not prepare people to be released into the real world. How people are still treated like prisoners in many ways after leaving prison. Why being labeled a felon allows people a way to legally discriminate against you. Connect with Prestige Community Resources: prestigecommunityresources.org Twitter @PrestigeCommun5 Facebook facebook.com/Prestige-Community-Resources-104744151484463 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/prestige-community-resources Connect with DAndre: Instagram @karlito__wayyy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reverend Vernon Ware: Disconnected But Never Alone – Behavioral Health in the New Normal Episode 013 with Reverend Vernon Ware Reverend Vernon Ware serves as the Senior Pastor of Pilgrim AME Church in Northeast, Washington DC. In the discussion they explored ways for people in recovery to stay connected during the pandemic. Here are some of the other beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: How online meetings don’t allow for participants to react to things in real time. Why it’s harder to make a connection through a camera than in person. How it’s important to keep Zoom calls short to keep the audience’s attention. Why we have to look out for people being inauthentic during online meetings. Connect with Prestige Community Resources: prestigecommunityresources.org Twitter @PrestigeCommun5 Instagram Facebook facebook.com/Prestige-Community-Resources-104744151484463 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/prestige-community-resources Connect with Rev. Vernon Ware: Facebook facebook.com/vernon.ware Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices