Heart Space: Atlanta Healing Circle - Exploring PTSD

Heart Space is a healing circle that provides a space for Black folks to decompress and connect. In this session, led by Dr. Dionne Bates and Shawn J. Moore, we will be Exploring PTSD.

D. Dionne Bates, PhD, LPC (she/her/hers) is a licensed professional counselor in private practice who holds a B.A. in Sociology (with emphasis in deviant behavior), an M.A. in Counseling Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. In clinical practice almost 20 years, Dr. Bates has observed that the root of many individuals’ emotional and psychological distress is their inability to integrate their “true” selves into various realms of their lives. The author of the Self-SOULstice Model of Affirmation and the Emotional Lifeline and Mapping Journal, Dr. Bates works with her clients to help them reach optimal mental health by affirming self, affirming others, and living authentically. The owner of Self-SOULstice, LLC in Marietta, Georgia, she provides a range of psychotherapeutic and supervision services, and has provided consultative services to several agencies and organizations, including the award winning Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM), where she served as Senior Mental Health Advisor (2017-2022). Her research has included identity development, LGBT issues, and a stage model of affirming self and others. Her writings have been featured in the Atlanta Tribune, Blavity.com, Your Tango, Dailyworth and numerous in regional, national, and international newspapers and academic journals.

Shawn J. Moore (he/him/his)- Residing at the intersection of leadership and mindfulness, Shawn J. Moore creates sacred spaces for stillness and self-inquiry to help social impact leaders align their strengths, intentions, and impact. Through his integrative approach, he holds transformative containers for self-renewal, personal discovery, and capacity-building that ease clients on their journey towards peace, clarity, and freedom. Shawn is committed to empowering change-makers to become embodied leaders – unified in mind, body, and heart – with the tools to mindfully pause, reconnect to their inner knowing, make strengths-driven decisions, and lead the change they believe the world needs. Shawn has an intuitive way of weaving all that he has learned on his path to help those on the inner journey of discovery – including meditation, restorative yoga, sound healing, yoga nidra, and coaching.

*Accessibility Statement: ASL services are available, must be indicated by 12pm CST June 13th.

About the venue: Constellations is a community gathering space located on historic Auburn Avenue. Culturally inspiring, Constellations is, “Where stars come together and shine", offering space for thinkers who aim to make a positive difference in the world.

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COVID Protocol
We encourage our community to be mindful of engaging in-person events with safety and communal responsibility in mind. We recognize that the pandemic is not over and many members of our community are immunocompromised. We strongly encourage the use of masks. Please do not attend the event if you are feeling ill. COVID tests and face masks will be available on site.

Disclaimer: BEAM’s programs are meant for educational purposes only and are not substitutes for a relationship with a licensed or trained wellness practitioner. By attending this event, you agree that you understand that this program is not a clinical therapeutic service.

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