Empowering Connections

Connie

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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.

03/27/2022

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 proble...

25 min
03/07/2022

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 ...

45 min
02/21/2022

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...

42 min
01/26/2022

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 relatio...

29 min
01/10/2022

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 ...

20 min
11/22/2021

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?...

37 min
11/01/2021

Another Side of Domestic Violence

In the 76th episode I share thoughts on " Another Side of Domestic Abuse". I want people to understand that domestic violence can also be psychological and emotional abuse. In this episode I give a clear definition and reasons why emotional and or psychological abuse is just as harmful for anyone who may be in a relationship with a partner who is using this as a mean of controlling their partner. Please listen and share this episode. Are you in need of coaching or counseling for ...

19 min
10/11/2021

Infidelity- What is Cheating ?

In episode 75 my guest is Dr. Melanie Ricaurte ,PsyD, Clinical Psychologist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapy Supervisor. Dr. Ricaurte is the Clinical Director of Harmony Holistic in Bethesda Maryland. In today's episode we are discussing " Infidelity " loosely based on the book State of Affairs by Esther Perel . We define the elements of cheating, stigmas around cheating and talk about the emotional implications of cheating . Are you...

28 min

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Music is distracting

09/17/2021

Desert sister

I just listened to the second episode. While the content was solid, the music playing in background was distracting-I kept hoping it would stop so I could focus on Connie’s words. I will try another episode taped later and see if it’s better, but It will be too frustrating to listen to her good information/advice if all the podcasts have music throughout. I’d give 5 stars and listen to most of them if the music goes off!

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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Connie
Years Active

2019 - 2022
Episodes

82
Rating

Clean
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Empowering Connections

Empowering Connections

The Caregiver Relationship

Healing Urban Trauma

Mentoring African American Males

Married But Lonely

How to Deal with Loneliness

Teen Suicide and Risk Factors in Black Youth.

Another Side of Domestic Violence

Infidelity- What is Cheating ?

Ratings & Reviews

Music is distracting

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Empowering Connections

Episodes

The Caregiver Relationship

Healing Urban Trauma

Mentoring African American Males

Married But Lonely

How to Deal with Loneliness

Teen Suicide and Risk Factors in Black Youth.

Another Side of Domestic Violence

Infidelity- What is Cheating ?

Ratings & Reviews

Music is distracting

About

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