As part of the Better Family Life’s Becoming - Women’s Empowerment Conference, Dr. Dawn will discuss the ripple effects of trauma and walk attendees through six simple strategies to help them transform their lives from a place of surviving to a place of thriving.

Dr. Dawn will present six simple strategies that you can use to transform your family from feeling frustrated, fractured and filled with friction to feeling renewed, restored and revived.

Understanding the ups and downs of parenting, Dr. Dawn M. Porter will discuss the transitions you and your child will have to navigate as they leave for college or leave your home. She will not only identify the warning signs to watch out for you and your child, but will discuss six simple strategies to successfully navigate this opportunity for growth. Additional presentations will cover Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the FAFSA and the admissions process.

Providing context of racial and cultural issues and concerns, Dr. Dawn M. Porter will discuss the realities of systemic racism and the complexities of health care for African Americans.