Harboring Positivity

Safe Harbor International Ministries

Safe Harbor House is a non-profit organization based out of Atlanta, GA. Our main objective as an organization is to “train our communities, restore families and assist men, women and children that have experienced trauma and domestic violence.” The goal of this podcast, “Harboring Positivity” is to create an open conversation about all things pertaining to Families and Communities. We will take on topics such as: relationships, abuse, parenting, trauma and so much more. Throughout our podcast series, Safe Harbor will include guest speakers ranging from licensed professionals, experts in domestic violence and child abuse, community members and leaders and members of the Safe Harbor team. The goal of connecting with these guests on the podcast is to invite conversation and provide insight and advice from people with knowledge and personal experiences. With taking on some difficult topics we always want to bring the idea back to how we can harbor positivity within our own lives and communities.

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Episodes

What is Spiritual Church Abuse? Part 1
Mar 7 2021
What is Spiritual Church Abuse? Part 1
Spiritual Church Abuse is beginning to become a worldwide phenomenon because this is happening so frequent to many church goers around the world. It doesn't matter what denomination a person is affiliated with...this issue is seen across the world throughout all churches and places of worship. What is it? Spiritual abuse is when a leader (or a person in a spiritual authority position) uses their spiritual position to control, manipulate or dominate another person. In this series, we will talk to some individuals who have gone through this and they will share their testimony of how they made it out. In this episode Marquetta begins to tell her story of this type of abuse, how she endured years of pain, how she got out and most of all how she found healing and restoration._______________________________________________________________________________________For more information about our organization please visit us atwww.safeharborim.comMore Shows and episodes please visit us athttps://safeharborim.com/blog-and-media/our-podcast/ Please Follow Us, Like Us and Share... On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safeharborim/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/safeharborim On Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/safeharborim/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/safeharborimCheck out our online store if you are needing resources:  https://safeharborim.com/store/ We also have free online courses. Take a Free class today:  https://safeharborim.com/training-center/online-cirriculums/
Family, its importance and 7 BIG responsibilities given to families.
Feb 11 2021
Family, its importance and 7 BIG responsibilities given to families.
Do you feel like you were born into a crazy dysfunctional family? Well join the club! There are so many people that feel the same way you do. Join our Host Marquetta Smith, as she dives into this discussion about family, its importance and the 7 responsibilities that was given to ALL families. Today we are going to be talking about there is a purpose for each family even if your family seems a little bit off or even dysfunctional. God still has a plan for your family. Today, we see so many types of families. Traditionally, we have seen families with one father, and one mother, with children. But as our society has changed, we see more and more households changing from that traditional family makeup.In this this episode we will be addressing what actually makes families unique and why it is so important not to judge your family and other families and how they became a family.  Our host will go over 7 big responsibilities that all families have no matter how you became a family or who you consider to be your family. ________________________________________________________________________________________For more information about our organization please visit us atwww.safeharborim.comMore Shows and episodes please visit us athttps://safeharborim.com/blog-and-media/our-podcast/ Please Follow Us, Like Us and Share... On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safeharborim/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/safeharborim On Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/safeharborim/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/safeharborimCheck out our online store if you are needing resources:  https://safeharborim.com/store/We also have free online courses. Take a Free class today:  https://safeharborim.com/training-center/online-cirriculums/
Processing Grief During the Holidays
Nov 25 2020
Processing Grief During the Holidays
Join our host Amanda along with  special guest Mikela Hallmark, MS, LPC who is a therapist and Clinical Director of a Counseling Practice in Atlanta, GA. This year has been very hard for many people and some have even  suffered the loss of  loved ones. With the holidays coming up, emotions are high and it is important to work through the grief that may appear. Join the conversation as they discuss about how to deal with grief in your own way during the holidays, and how to be there for others.  Mikela will even give some grieving strategies to help our listeners navigate the holidays.This episode will definitely help you understand your grief and identify healthy ways to work through it during this difficult holiday season.  If you're interested in chatting more with Mikela Hallmark, you can seek her services using the following information: Mikela Hallmark, MS, LPC4840 Roswell Rd. Building C Suite 202Atlanta, GA 30342info@atlantatherapistbuckhead.comAtlantaTherapistBuckhead.com678-744-7347_______________________________________________________________________________________________For more information about our organization please visit us atwww.safeharborim.comMore Shows and episodes please visit us athttps://safeharborim.com/blog-and-media/our-podcast/ Please Follow Us, Like Us and Share... On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safeharborim/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/safeharborim On Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/safeharborim/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/safeharborimCheck out our online store if you are needing resources:  https://safeharborim.com/store/  We also have free online courses. Take a Free class today:  https://safeharborim.com/training-center/online-cirriculums/
All about Safe Harbor
Sep 27 2020
All about Safe Harbor
Welcome to our 1st official episode of Harboring Positivity! Today we chat with Marquetta Smith, Executive Director and CEO of Safe Harbor International Ministries, to learn more about the work Safe Harbor International Ministry does! Our Executive Director gives us an inside view of the work and ministry Safe Harbor does for the communities they serve. She talks about the internship program and how and why it got started. This program has worked with many college students from around the US and even in several countries around the world. Marquetta also shares her secrets on how she stays balanced after she has worked with so many victims of abuse and the importance of finding that safe space to unwind. Safe Harbor's mission:To provide family restoration through promoting emotional, spiritual, and physical healing by offering victim advocacy services, counseling, mentoring, training programs, educational, and social service initiatives to transform the lives of men, women, and children. _______________________________________________________________________________________________For more information about our organization please visit us atwww.safeharborim.comMore Shows and episodes please visit us athttps://safeharborim.com/blog-and-media/our-podcast/ Please Follow Us, Like Us and Share... On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safeharborim/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/safeharborim On Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/safeharborim/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/safeharborimCheck out our online store if you are needing resources:  https://safeharborim.com/store/ We also have free online courses. Take a Free class today:  https://safeharborim.com/training-center/online-cirriculums/