State of the Black Family 2008 Online Forum

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Fall 2008 Issue

State of the Black Family
2008

Welcome to the 3rd Annual State of the Black Family Online Forum. Our topic this year is Health and the Black community--or to put it more directly--the Black Health Crisis.

This year we have three very exciting and engaging discussions! Listen in as our panelists discuss the state of our health, as well as offer practical solutions for improving our health--mentally, spiritually and physically--and losing weight...for good!

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Mental Health: Overcoming Depression	The Cure for the Obesity Crisis	The Emotional- Physical Connection
Terrie M. Williams Author, "Black Pain: It Just Looks Like We're Not Hurting"	Makeisha Lee Author,"Why Black People Can't Lose Weight: The Psychology, The Challenge and the Solution to Overall Wellness"	Dr. Dan Collins Author, "The Trauma Zone"
Issues Addressed : What is depression? What are the signs that one might be depressed? In what way is depression different in the Black community? How we "inherit" our parent's pain. Why we are literally walking around like "pressure cookers--on the verge of exploding." What it means to "sit with our pain..." The importance of "talk therapy" If we or someone we know is depressed, what is the first step we should take? Learn more about Terrie M. Williams	Issues Addressed : Six reasons why Black people are heavier than people in other races. 10 Simple Weight-loss Tips and Suggestions How to recognize unwanted additives in our food. The importance of internal cleansing and its role in weight-loss. Learn more about Makeisha Lee	Issues Addressed : What is "Trauma?" How does our spiritual and emotional health impact our physical health ? If we've experienced trauma, what's the first step to getting unstuck? Learn more about Dr. Dan Collins

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