Join Dr. Marc Brackett on "Dealing With Feelings" as he welcomes Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, a passionate mental health advocate, mother, and the visionary behind The AAKOMA Project. Together, they explore the critical intersections of emotional regulation, cultural identity, and mental health, offering profound insights into the complexities of navigating mental wellness across diverse backgrounds.

What To Expect From This Episode:

🤝 Discover how Dr. Alfiee's personal experiences and cultural heritage inspire her work in mental health advocacy and the founding of the AAKOMA Project.

👪 Learn about the challenges and rewards of being constantly 'on' as a professional, parent, and mentor, and the strategies Dr. Alfiee employs for self-care and emotional release.

👥 Understand the importance of tailoring our supports for people based on their intersectional identities.

🌎 Explore Dr. Alfiee's vision for the future: a world with less conflict and greater compassion, where all individuals, especially marginalized youth, can express their full range of emotions without judgment.

Key Takeaways:

-A key takeaway from Dr. Alfiee is the healing power of active listening, where parents and caregivers truly focus on and care about what their children have to say

-The ability to express emotions freely is a fundamental aspect of mental wellness that should be accessible to everyone.

-Dr. Alfiee's work with the AAKOMA Project is instrumental in fostering mental health equity and providing support for youth of color.

Throughout the webcast, Dr. Marc Brackett, Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, draws connections between his expertise and Dr. Alfiee's insights. They discuss the importance of emotional intelligence across various life roles and the impact of supportive environments on mental health.

Tune in to this enlightening conversation to gain a deeper understanding of emotional well-being and learn how the AAKOMA Project is making strides in the mental health community.

Engage with Dr. Alfiee and the AAKOMA Project:Follow the AAKOMA Project's initiatives and discover how they're transforming mental health support for young people. → https://aakomaproject.org/

Connect with Dr. Alfiee to learn more about her work and how you can be part of a compassionate movement towards greater mental health awareness.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Marc Brackett:Follow Dr. Brackett on social media for additional insights, behind-the-scenes content, and updates:

-Instagram: / marc.brackett

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-Website: https://marcbrackett.com

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A special thank you to the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence for supporting this webcast. I also want to thank Oji Life Lab for their generous support: https://ojilifelab.com. Oji Life Lab is the leader in mastery-centered learning for the workplace. To develop your skills in leadership, emotional intelligence and more, visit oji life lab dot com or click the link in the description of this video and use the promo code DEALINGWITHFEELINGS to save 25%.

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