Madelyn Patterson’s New Book: It’s Okay To Ask: What Is That Sticking Out Of Your Neck?
Written by: Damita Miller-Shanklin I had the pleasure of speaking with a great person who has gone through a transformative journey and has a powerful story to share through her new book. The book title says it all and if you know Madelyn Patterson this book was written to help others feel comfortable when interacting with someone who has a tracheostomy aka as a Trach, … Continue reading Madelyn Patterson’s New Book: It’s Okay To Ask: What Is That Sticking Out Of Your Neck?
Dr. Nakia Scott: Holistic Mental Health-Building on Strengths To Heal
Written by: Damita Miller-Shanklin Dr. Nakia Scott is a child and adolescent psychiatrist based in the Austin area. She pursued her education at UT (University of Texas) and attended medical school in Dallas. Later, she completed her residency and fellowship in child psychiatry at A&M (Texas A&M University) in Temple, Texas, finishing in 2007. Dr. Scott follows a holistic medicine philosophy in her practice, which … Continue reading Dr. Nakia Scott: Holistic Mental Health-Building on Strengths To Heal
Helping Children Feel Confident Returning to School
Damita Miller-Shanklin As the new school year starts, parents can play an important role in ensuring their children feel comfortable and excited about going back to school. It is important to create a supportive and nurturing environment to ease the transition back to the classroom. Returning to school can be both exciting and a nervous time for children. Parents can open lines of communication and … Continue reading Helping Children Feel Confident Returning to School
August Issue of Ujima Is Out!
The new issue of Ujima Magazine is out! You don’t want to miss our feature story introducing Dr. Nakia Scott. She works with children and adolescents helping them heal through their strengths. Make sure you share the issue with your friends. Damita Miller-Shanklin Editor-in-Chief Continue reading August Issue of Ujima Is Out!
Viewpoint: The End Of Summer
Damita Miller-Shanklin Editor-in-Chief August signifies the end of summer. Most people are ending their summer vacations and preparing to settle in for the fall season. Schedules are reinstated, being focused is more important and settling into a normal routine becomes important. The new school year starts for all students. This period is often associated with buying school supplies, textbooks, and getting back into the routine … Continue reading Viewpoint: The End Of Summer
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