In this episode of Creative Resilience, Dr. Briana sits down with Dawn and Derrick “DT” Townsend, leaders of Hopeful Change, LLC and the Hopeful Change Project. They share how their personal experiences with childhood trauma and community violence have shaped their lifelong commitment to mental health, mentorship, and systemic change in underserved communities. Dawn and DT discuss the importance of culturally responsive, community-driven interventions, the power of partnerships built on trust, and the need for holistic, intergenerational approaches to healing. Their work centers on transforming trauma into resilience, educating communities about mental wellness, and driving sustainable change through training, advocacy, and policy engagement. They also discuss the importance of the THRIVE Lab’s HEART trainings, which build resilience by developing core skills in mindfulness, emotional regulation, effective communication, and problem-solving.
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