Houston - (June 11, 2018) Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation’s (TWEF) has launched a Seniors Disaster Preparedness Workshop entitled “I Survived Harvey” to support Houstonians impacted by Hurricane Harvey. The workshop is being led by TWEF Ambassador Dr. Sherry Blake, a nationally renowned licensed clinical psychologist and advice columnist for Essence Magazine. The first Workshop will be held on June 12, 2018, in Kemah, Texas, reaching communities in need at schools, churches and community centers.

AGENDA

8:00am Depart Houston, TX

9:30am Arrive in Kemah, TX

10am – 10:45am “I survived Harvey Workshop”

11am –12:45am Lunch & Learn – Landry’s

1pm – 2:30pm “I’m Not Afraid” – Kemah Boardwalk

3:00pm Depart Kemah, TX

4:00pm Arrive in Houston, TX

In the aftermath of Harvey, the Seniors Disaster Preparedness Workshop, makes sure Senior Citizens get the information and care they need. Trauma impacts Seniors differently, so the program will be modified based on the demand. The Seniors will learn how to process devastating events, focus on developing coping skills with the use of wellness strategies, and gain the capacity they need to recover and enhance resiliency. The Senior Citizens will be able to use what they learn and apply it to any situation.

With 50 years of experience, Dr. Sherry and colleague Dr. Adrienne Bradford from Atlanta, will work towards relieving Houston flood victims from emotional distress and help them rebuild a healthy mental state. The ultimate goal is to restore the community’s health and well-being following a catastrophic event.

“I am extremely grateful to use my experience in clinical psychology to work with those that are struggling emotionally, especially the Seniors impacted by Hurricane Harvey,” said Dr. Sherry, “It’s important that we give those impacted a voice and opportunity to overcome the trauma.”

Deavra Daughtry, Founder of TWEF, added: “The impact of Harvey was felt all over and thousands of flood victims are still suffering. With the launch of this program, we will reach communities that are in need throughout Houston and provide them with the tools they need to keep going.”

For more information about the services provided by TWEF, please visit www.TWEF.org or contact Deavra Daughtry at 832-434-5325.

Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation is a non-profit organization that mentors families from all walks of life, helping them reach their fullest potential in the areas of personal development, business, education, finances and socio-economic development. TWEF also provides scholarships and empowerment programs for families.