WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

Raising children in a multi-racial family is a beautifully complex journey. Whether your family is formed through foster care, adoption, blended relationships, or multi-racial heritage, it’s essential to build nurturing environments where every child feels truly seen, valued, and accepted. Using culturally sensitive strategies will strengthen your family bonds while empowering each child or teen in your home to confidently embrace their unique identity.

This 90-minute workshop covers the foundational needs of multi-racial families, unpacks the impact of past trauma, and highlights the historical implications of race. Together, we'll explore practical strategies designed to strengthen healthy relationships with your kids while appreciating the cultural diversity within your family.

COURSE INSTRUCTORS

Makela Mims, LMFT

Makela is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Founder/Owner of Still Waters Therapy, Professional Counseling. She supports a variety of clients and specializes in working with blended families, clergy, individuals with depression, and anxiety. She believes it is an honor to walk with those who are seeking to grow, bloom, and thrive in this journey called life. Makela and her husband have 4 sons; two of her own and two bonus sons plus she is a Mimi to two grandchildren.

Heidi White, MA

Heidi is the Educator and Church Relations Director at The Alliance. She holds Master's Degree in Human Services with a focus on trauma and crisis counseling. Heidi is a certified Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner as well as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) plus she spent 4 years working in the foster care system as an adoption clerk and group home staff before joining The Alliance team. Heidi is passionate about equipping leaders and families to bring hope and healing to the kids in their care.