Connector Speaker ProgramsConnectors Speaker Programs are held on the 2nd THURSDAY
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May 8, 2025
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Topic: Child Mental Health: "Maybe They Aren't Moody"
Exploring the differences between a youth's mood and the possibility of a mood disorder. Speaker: Marisha Mathis, LCSW Author of Big Mama Was Wrong...a book challenging mental health misconceptions in the Black community Program Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Connecting: 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm (All are invited; none are required) 5/8/25 Program Flyer - PDF ** 5/8/25 Program Flyer-JPG Virtual and Binkley Baptist Church 1712 Willow Dr. Chapel Hill, NC 27514 |
Topic: FCMI Connectors' Speaker Program
Time: May 8, 2025 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85831088474?pwd=4bQrYb4lL2F3WBja5OgSbgXyyV9vlA.1 Meeting ID: 858 3108 8474 Passcode: 572387 One tap mobile +16468769923,,85831088474#,,,,*572387# US (New York) +16469313860,,85831088474#,,,,*572387# US |
Marisha Mathis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to helping individuals heal, grow, and thrive. An alumna of North Carolina Central University, she blends her personal experiences, clinical expertise, and deep passion for mental wellness to provide compassionate, client-centered care.
As the author of Big Mama Was Wrong, a book challenging mental health misconceptions in the Black community, Marisha is committed to breaking stigmas and fostering healing conversations. Her insights have been featured on CBS 17 and WDTV, where she has served as a trusted mental health resource.
With over a decade of experience, Marisha has worked with children, families, veterans, individuals experiencing homelessness, and older adults in diverse settings. She specializes in creating safe spaces for self-discovery, empowerment, and transformation—whether through therapy, workshops, or community advocacy.
A great deal of Marisha's career has been with children and adolescents, at-risk youth, and Juvenile Justice-involved youth. Marisha has also worked with youth and families to help create safe spaces and progress within their home environments.
Marisha believes that healing is personal, growth is intentional, and everyone deserves a path forward. She integrates purpose, creativity, and education to equip clients with the tools they need to reclaim their wellness.
Topic: "Maybe They Aren't Moody" We will explore the differences between a youth's mood and the possibility of a mood disorder. We will discuss symptoms of prevalent mood disorders about youth and adolescents and how to address concerns regarding them.
As the author of Big Mama Was Wrong, a book challenging mental health misconceptions in the Black community, Marisha is committed to breaking stigmas and fostering healing conversations. Her insights have been featured on CBS 17 and WDTV, where she has served as a trusted mental health resource.
With over a decade of experience, Marisha has worked with children, families, veterans, individuals experiencing homelessness, and older adults in diverse settings. She specializes in creating safe spaces for self-discovery, empowerment, and transformation—whether through therapy, workshops, or community advocacy.
A great deal of Marisha's career has been with children and adolescents, at-risk youth, and Juvenile Justice-involved youth. Marisha has also worked with youth and families to help create safe spaces and progress within their home environments.
Marisha believes that healing is personal, growth is intentional, and everyone deserves a path forward. She integrates purpose, creativity, and education to equip clients with the tools they need to reclaim their wellness.
Topic: "Maybe They Aren't Moody" We will explore the differences between a youth's mood and the possibility of a mood disorder. We will discuss symptoms of prevalent mood disorders about youth and adolescents and how to address concerns regarding them.
Summer Break
Sept 11, 2025
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Program Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Connecting: 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm (All are invited; none are required) To volunteer as speaker and/or to suggest a topic, please email [email protected] Att: Julie Worth |
Nov 13, 2025
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Program Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Connecting: 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm (All are invited; none are required) To volunteer as speaker and/or to suggest a topic, please email [email protected] Att: Julie Worth |