Meet Andi Clements, Professor at East Tennessee State University, Associate Director of Research Design and Implementation at the ETSU Strong BRAIN Institute, and president of Uplift Appalachia, a nonprofit that equips churches to help those with substance use disorder and mental health challenges.
And meet Becky Haas, international trauma-informed trainer, ordained minister, and pioneer in creating trauma-informed communities. Her cross-sector work in Northeast Tennessee has been awarded and recognized by SAMHSA, the Obama administration, and other agencies as a model to be followed.
A decade ago, Andi and Becky discussed ideas that would create social change in their community. They took steps, did what they could, and today, they've taken change beyond their town, across sectors, and across countries. They credit two things: their faith in Jesus and their friendship. Listen in as Andi and Becky talk about their work and its evolution over the years, their self-care strategies, the importance of relationships, the vitality of prayer, and the necessity of endurance.
Book by Andi:
The Trauma-informed ChurchTo connect with Andi:
www.upliftappalachia.orgBook by Becky:
Your City is Waiting on YouTo connect with Becky:
www.beckyhaas.com
