82 episodes

Welcome to Empowering Connections, a podcast by Connie Akins, a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Private Practice, here to help you heal your personal and professional relationships through counseling advice, tips and ideas. Empowering Connections will focus on healthy ways to improve these relationships, help you manage your stress and attain self fulfillment. 

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    • Society & Culture

Welcome to Empowering Connections, a podcast by Connie Akins, a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Private Practice, here to help you heal your personal and professional relationships through counseling advice, tips and ideas. Empowering Connections will focus on healthy ways to improve these relationships, help you manage your stress and attain self fulfillment. 

    The Caregiver Relationship

    The Caregiver Relationship

    In episode 82, I am discussing the journey of " The Caregiver Relationship" and how the role of being a caregiver can be joyful and exhausting at the same time. Caring for a elderly parent and being totally responsible for their wellbeing is a journey of stress and love. If you want to know about how to take care of yourself and your love one listen to this podcast. Are you in need of coaching or counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma or having relationship problems...

    • 24 min
    Healing Urban Trauma

    Healing Urban Trauma

    In episode 81 my guest is Qiana Wimbley from "The Guidance Couch" who shares a powerful story of survival and how to heal from a trauma she encountered. Most trauma is rooted in how people were nurtured and loved in childhood, but there are other types of trauma that individuals encounter throughout life that requires healing. Qiana is a Licensed Professional Counselor who also works with youth who have been sexually abusive. She is also chapter coordinator for "Crime ...

    • 44 min
    Mentoring African American Males

    Mentoring African American Males

    In episode 80 my guest is Jahquan Hawkins, Dean of Student services at Oakland Community College, College Success Coach, Author, Entrepreneur, Michigan Chronicle Man of Excellence and facilitator of the "Man Up " program which mentors college men helping them to grow, learn about the college environment, succeed and complete college. Jahquan has written two books; "Finding My Way" and Donovan's College Adventure which can be purchased at www.jahquanhawkins.com an...

    • 41 min
    Married But Lonely

    Married But Lonely

    In this episode I am discussing the topic "Married But Lonely" . Have you ever felt alone in your marriage ? Have you suffered in a relationship where you felt unloved , disconnected, and lonely in your relationship. Marriages thrive on emotional and physical intimacy. If you feel lonely in your marriage or relationship listen to this podcast for some strategies on how to heal. Are you in need of coaching or counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma or having relations...

    • 28 min
    How to Deal with Loneliness

    How to Deal with Loneliness

    In this episode I am discussing " How to deal with Loneliness" . The pandemic created a new normal and a new type of loneliness. People have been socially isolated by mandates, quarantines , and out of fear of exposing their love one to variants. In this episode I'm defining the term social isolation and loneliness. People who are single, elderly or making life transformations often feel lonely. Are you in need of coaching or counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma o...

    • 19 min
    Teen Suicide and Risk Factors in Black Youth.

    Teen Suicide and Risk Factors in Black Youth.

    In episode 77 my guest is Eric Scott, a Licensed Clinical Master Social Worker , with a private practice in Southfield, Michigan. Eric shares his expertise on Teens and Suicide and Risk Factors in Black Youth. Eric shares what he considers to be some common risk factors and how mental illness and unresolved traumas impact youth. Please share and listen to this episode.Are you in need of coaching or counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma or having relationship problems? Y...

    • 36 min

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