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Dr. Kimani

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Kimani Norrington-Sands, Ph.D., manifests healing through personal example and professional work as a speaker, author, and therapist.  Dr. Norrington-Sands’ successful experiences of navigating challenging situations has uniquely prepared her to relate to the experiences of others and present as relatable to others.  Her relatability as well as contextual understanding of issues and communication styles provides opportunities for those whom she works with to broaden their knowledge base, explore perspectives, as well as manifest healing individually and collectively.

Kimani Norrington-Sands, Ph.D., is a Magna Cum Laude Graduate of Spelman College and received her doctoral training in Clinical Psychology (experiences in substance abuse recovery, domestic violence shelter, rape crisis center, schools, and community-based clinics).  As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and trauma survivor, Dr. Norrington-Sands manifests healing through personal example and in professional contexts such as in her book, “Butterfly Landing” (healing journey of a Black girl who has survived sexual abuse) as well as in speaking engagements, providing therapy, serving on panels such as for The Association of Black Psychologists and the California Association of African-American Superintendents and Administrators, as well as co-writing a Black Youth & Suicide paper which was presented at a Congressional Black Caucus Hearing.

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Presentation Topics

What is Going On & What to Do?
Black Youth & Suicide

In light of recent trends that indicates that the suicide rate for Black youth in certain age groups is increasing while the rate for White youth is decreasing, this interactive presentation provides a contextual framework for understanding the experiences which may impact the functioning of Black youth.  The presentation also includes a discussion of risk factors, warning signs, prevention efforts, and intervention strategies.

 


 

Cultural Context & Trauma
Implications for Black Youth

Black youth may experience trauma through direct and/or indirect (seeing or hearing about incidences of racial trauma) exposure.  The contextual experiences of trauma for Black youth is often absent in trauma literature and presentations.  This interactive presentation provides an unapologetic contextual understanding of trauma for Black youth as well as offers prevention and intervention strategies.

Supporting Your Child(ren) & Yourself During Challenging Times

While being a parent is beautiful, it is also challenging under ideal circumstances.  The current environmental stressors are magnifying the challenges of many parents.  Just as the airplane notice announces for parents traveling with children to put their own masks on first, it is essential that parents take good care of themselves so that they can best support their child(ren).  This interactive presentation provides a framework for how parents can support their child(ren) while also practicing self-care for themselves.


 

Is Your Job Mask Making It Hard For You To Breathe?

This interactive presentation is focused on individuals who may experience stress in their places of employment due to issues such as systemic racism, being the only or one of the few of your group, and/or microaggessions.  The presentation will highlight ways that stress may manifest in the lives of participants (e.g., interrupting work-life balance), provide opportunities to reflect costs-benefits of current job, explore possible options related to career, and develop a wellness plan.

Testimonials

“Dr. Kimani Norrington-Sands is a very engaging and knowledgable speaker who does an exceptionally good job expanding the conversation to actively include most of the participants.  She also creates a terrific forum that allows the participants to share and explore their experiences in relation to the topics of discussion.”

“The format of your presentation incorporated a variety of learning styles through multimedia which provoked participation, introspection, riveting emotion, and contemplation.”

“Thank you so much for your wonderful presentation to our NAMI families. I think the interactive style and the visuals kept the group stimulated and involved. I received two calls this morning and one last night expressing positive remarks about your discussion.”

“Dr. Norrington-Sands, your passion and expertise on the subject matter was evident and was relayed with a sensitivity that evoked participation and not intimidation”

“Thank you so much for such a great presentation that was much needed during these difficult times for so many. I always enjoy when you presentation because you give so much information that’s easy for most to understand and relate to.”

“Your workshops are eye-opening and a truth pathway to understand truth.  You made us think.”

Presentation Organizations

  • California Association of African American Superintendents & Administrators
  • The Association of Black Psychologists
  • The National Association of Black Social Workers
  • UCLA Black Alumni Association
  • United Teachers Los Angeles
  • UCLA Parent Empowerment Project
  • Community Coalition

 

  • The Elgin Foundation
  • Here’s 2 Life
  • Live with Sujay
  • American Teachers Federation
  • Faith Without Borders
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness Urban

 

Contact Information

 
  www.liftingasweclimbconsulting.com

  (310) 571-8336

Kimani Norrington-Sands, Ph.D.
@liftingasweclimbconsulting
@as_climb

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    - S

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    “Our history did not begin in chains.”


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    “Revolution begins with the self, in the self.”


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    “Love doesn’t hurt…ever, ever, ever. Love. Doesn’t. Hurt.”


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    “If you don’t like the way the world is, you have an obligation to change it. Just do it one step at a time.”


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    “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”


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    “If you’re afraid to use your voice, give up your seat at the table.”


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    “If you want the cooperation of humans around you, you must make them feel they are important and you do that by being genuine and humble.”


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    “Still, like air, I rise.”


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    Dr. Maya Angelou

    “Success isn’t about how much money you make, it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.”


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    Michelle Obama

    “History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again.”


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    Dr. Maya Angelou

    “Your crown has been bought and paid for. Put it on your head and wear it.”


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    James Baldwin

    “Once you know who you are, you don’t have to worry anymore.”


    Nikki Giovanni

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    Nikki Giovanni

    “Without community there is no liberation…but community must not mean a shedding of our difference nor the pathetic premise that these differences do not exist.”


    Audre Lorde

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    Audre Lorde

    “True peace is not merely the absence of tension: it’s the presence of justice.”


    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

    “What I know for sure is that speaking your truth is the most powerful tool we have.”


    Oprah Winfrey

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    Oprah Winfrey

    “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”


    Dr. Maya Angelou

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    Dr. Maya Angelou

    “The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth.”


    African Proverb

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    African Proverb

    “We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.”


    Dr. Maya Angelou

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    Dr. Maya Angelou

    “Every scar that you have is a reminder not just that you got hurt, but that you survived.”


    Michelle Obama

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    Michelle Obama

    “You are not built to shrink down to less but to blossom into more.”


    Oprah Winfrey

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    Oprah Winfrey

    “Choose people who lift you up.”


    Michelle Obama

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    Michelle Obama

    “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”


    Dr. Maya Angelou

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    Dr. Maya Angelou

    “You’re not selfish for wanting to be treated well.”


    Jason Momoa

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    Jason Momoa

    “Pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you.”


    Dr. Maya Angelou

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    Dr. Maya Angelou

    “To ignore evil is to become accomplice to it.”


    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

    “Thinking critically is at the heart of anybody transforming their life.”


    bell hooks

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    bell hooks

    “Follow your passion; it will lead you to your purpose.”


    Oprah Winfrey

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    Oprah Winfrey

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