Family Resource Initiative

Join us this Thursday as we welcome Ray Williams and Denaya Black! We are continuing our technology theme with "Your Brain on Tech: How to Stop Your Phone From Owning You". You won't want to miss it!

Our devices promise convenience but often leave us more distracted, anxious and disconnected. Counselors Ray Williams and Denaya Black will share how technology shapes the brain, and what simple, research-backed habits can help you regain control. Learn practical steps for building a healthier digital life rooted in wisdom.

About the Presenters:

Ray Williams is a marriage and family therapist in private practice in Eden Prairie. He works with couples to address relationship and parenting problems, as well as serving adults dealing with depression, anxiety and men’s issues. Ray is passionate about incorporating Biblical values with the psychological principles to serve individuals and families seeking to restore marriage, raise effective families and seek their own mental health. He and his wife, who have been married for nearly 30 years, have four adult children.

Denaya Black is a licensed professional and clinical counselor (LPCC) who works with those who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, attachment and spiritual wounds, as well as those struggling with compulsive behaviors and those who have s*xually offended, both online or physically. Denaya is trained in s*xual wellness, mental health and nutrition, somatic experiencing and technology addiction. She works in private practice through Turning Leaf Therapy in Minnetonka. Denaya has been married for 19 years and has two amazing children.

Register at: https://familyresource.info/april-30-your-brain-on-tech-how-to-stop-your-phone-from-owning-you/

We hope to see you this Thursday for our next Lunch and Learn! We are welcoming back Laura Mulliken, you won't want to miss it!

Our kids are growing up as digital natives; they’ve never known a world without technology as part of everyday life. With the speed of change, it can be challenging to keep up with how our kids use social media, apps, games and more. Together, we will look at practical examples of some challenges faced across the childhood, teen and young adult stages, and consider ways to connect digitally. Drawing on a biblical worldview, we will explore wise guidance to help parents engage in crucial conversations driven by hope rather than fear and anxiety.

About the presenter: Laura Mulliken is the executive director of Trafficking Justice, a non-profit organization working to end s*xual exploitation and s*x trafficking in Minnesota, and has served in anti-trafficking efforts for 10 years. She is a sought-after speaker and gifted teacher who equips, inspires and mobilizes individuals and organizations to fight exploitation and trafficking.

Register at: https://familyresource.info/april-16-parenting-digital-natives-without-losing-your-mind/

Family Resource Initiative Whether you’re hurting or need help learning how to navigate your circumstances, the Family Resource Initiative is here to support you. You’ll find people who care about you and can equip you with the tools you need to keep moving forward.