Genesis 2:24 Dunamis Center (GDC) also has a vision to focus on Substance Abuse, and Mental/ Behavioral Health.  With the widespread of the Pandemic epidemic, Mental/Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, and a high rate of suicide is more prevalent in our community than ever before. 

 

There is an enormous need for counseling in our Church, our community, our country and throughout our world.

 

I obtained a Licensed Alcohol Drug Certification, twenty-five years ago, where I have worked as a Licensed Counselor, I’ve worked at a Methadone clinic, with Inmates, Youth, as an Inpatient, Outpatient, Psychiatric, Professional, and with Pregnant women who had kids.

 

I have a bachelor’s degree (in Criminal Justice/ Juvenile Justice, and one of my biggest professional accomplishments was obtaining my master’s degree (12/2011) in Behavior Health/Counseling Services.  With this Degree, I can counsel individuals with Mental Health issues.  I have worked with Medicaid and Medicare Clients, doing Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services; Which consists of; guiding the client to make appropriate decisions concerning their mental/behavioral Health, living situations, State Benefits, Parenting, Substance Abuse, Doctor’s appointment, Communication Skills, School issues with Teachers, if need be, and anything else that will help them to have a smooth transition, so that they will be able take care of themselves, and become a productive Citizens in this society. 

One thing that I will note is I love working with Children and Youth.

 

In 2011, after receiving my master’s degree, my husband and I was asked to join the Marriage and Family Ministry at our place of Worship.  We worked alongside our Christian Sisters and brothers doing Ministry work at the Church, where we attended.  working alongside our brothers and sisters in Christ doing Ministry work, I have participated in and lead many workshops that were open to all Church Members, as well as the community.  Some of the workshops included (Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Mental Health and Behavioral Health Issues, Co-Parenting, Sex-Trafficking, Suicide Prevention, Parenting Skills, Marriage Retreats, knowing your Partners Love Language, Christian Marriages, preparing for Marriage, Grief Share workshop, Symptoms of Grief and many, many more). 

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Partner in Mental Health

 

 

As an active partner in the Mental Health area, I help coordinate; with Genesis 2:24 Dunamis Center:

 

• Help organize and bring forth to the Church and Community, Mental/Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Workshops

• Facilitating the Grief Share and Grief Workshops

• Attend Monthly Meetings for the Ministry

• Serve as a Liaison to the Church/Community to help get educational packets out to the Church and Community

• Able to provide counseling to those Individuals that need services surrounding Substance Abuse, Mental Health and Grief issues.

 

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Beverley H. Bradshaw​