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Welcome to The Coalition

The long term goal of Waves of Change Coalition, is address the epidemic of loneliness, isolation, and marginalization through the development of, The Coalition. The Coalition aims to provide a variety of opportunities that foster a genuine sense of community through group support, collaborative efforts, and community events. My mission is to create a space where individuals who have struggled to fit in can feel seen, heard, and valued. Ultimately, a sanctuary for authentic expression and emotional connection. It’s safe place to say fuck and cry. We honor the authentic and unapologetically real.

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According to research data, loneliness increases the risk of premature death by 26% to 50% and has health effects comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes daily, raising the likelihood of heart disease and stroke. 

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Some scary facts:

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Isolation and Marginalization of Women​, Ethnic Groups, Veterans, and LGBTQIA+ Communities 

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  • Isolation and Marginalization of Women

    • 1 in 3 women globally experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime, according to the WHO (2021). This often leads to isolation due to stigma or controlling behaviors by perpetrators.

    • Survivors of violence are 50% more likely to develop depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which contribute to social withdrawal.

    • Women globally earn 77 cents for every dollar earned by men (ILO, 2020).

    • Women are twice as likely as men to experience anxiety disorders (NIMH, 2021), partly due to societal expectations and caregiving roles.

  • Isolation and Marginalization of Ethnic Groups​
    • Among marginalized communities, only 34% of African Americans and 27% of Hispanic Americas with mental illness receive treatment compared to 50% of White Americans (NAMI, 2023).
    • Language barriers lead to 32% of Hispanic Americans reporting difficulty accessing healthcare due to lack of culturally competent providers (KFF, 2022).​
    • Ethnic minorities in the U.S. have higher rates of chronic illnesses like diabetes and hypertension, partly due to lack of access to healthcare (CDC, 2023).
  • Isolation and Marginalization of Veterans

    • ​65% of veterans with PTSD also meet criteria for substance use disorders (National Center for PTSD, 2022). Substance use can isolate veterans from their families and communities.

    • Veterans with PTSD are 3-5 times more likely to experience significant social isolation compared to their peers (National Center for PTSD, 2021).

    • Depression is prevalent in 25% of veterans, and those affected are more likely to withdraw from social activities (American Psychological Association, 2022).

    • Veterans are 1.5 times more likely to die by suicide than non-veterans (VA, 2023).

  • Isolation and Marginalization of LGBTQIA+ communities

    • LGBTQIA+ individuals are 2.5 times more likely to experience depression and anxiety (American Psychiatric Association, 2022).

    • 40% of transgender adults report attempting suicide, compared to 4.6% of the general population (The Trevor Project, 2023).

    • Rejecting family behaviors increase the risk of depression and substance use by up to 600% for LGBTQIA+ youth (Family Acceptance Project, 2022).

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This data highlights the urgency to build community and connection as a means to improve overall health outcomes. 

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The Coalition is building...

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Check out The Coalition calendar for upcoming events & opportunities to connect in our community. 

(please reach out via email for discount codes for Clinician Self Care attendees and Red Tent donations)

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Saturday March 29, 2025

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Saturday, Mar 1, 2025

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Event: You Know You Love Me: A Self Care Event  (10:00am-1:00pm)
Hosted by: The Pungo Building Collective 
Location: 2380 Liberty Way Virginia Beach, VA 23456

Back by popular demand & rescheduled after our winter storm!

Join me, my friends of the Pungo Building Collective, and some of the best vendors in the 757, for a self care event. From 10a-1pm, you will have an opportunity to meet us, learn about our businesses, shop local vendors, and receive incredible one-time only promotions. We'll have goodies like fresh baked sourdough, handmade jewelry, bath bombs, non toxic candles, and so much more. Plus pizza from Pie Society Pizza Co, coffee cart, an opportunity for professional headshots for just $20! 

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If you came to our open house, you know you won't want to miss this! 

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Thursday, Mar 13, 2025

Event: Clinician and Practitioner Sound Healing Education & Business Strategy (6:30pm-7:30pm)
Hosted by: Tidewater Wellness Initiative
Location: The Healing Loft

This event will be co hosted by the Tidewater Wellness Initiative. Brandy Halloway will be offering insights for creating lead generating activities for your wellness business. I will be educating on the power and benefits of sound healing following by a mini sound bath

RSVP required: https://www.tidewaterwellnessinitiative.com/ 

 

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Attire: Dress comfortably

Friday, Mar 14, 2025

Event: Faces and Facets of Mental Health: A symposium of military and nonmilitary community members, mental health professionals, and providers
Hosted by: The Hampton CSB: Service Members Veterans and Families (SMVF) and Prevention
Location: Northhampton Community Center 
1435 Todds Lane Suite A
Hampton VA, 23666
  • Networking opportunities

  • Real stories of struggle and success

  • meet with veterans' benefits and other services related representatives

  • Explore resources for non military connected personnel

  • Ask a therapist (not a therapy session)

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(I will be a panelist speaking on the 8 aspects of wellness) 

Friday, Mar 14, 2025

Event: Lunar Equinox Evening: A Restorative Sound Journey (6:30pm-8:00pm)
Hosted by: Waves of Change Coalition & The Healing Loft VB
Location: The Healing Loft 
2380 Liberty Way ste 230 Virginia Beach, VA 23456

Join me and Kendall under the lunar equinox to welcome in SPRING! Kendall will be leading us in restorative yoga and I will be filling the room with restorative sounds. This is an extended offering as we will also be leaning into intention setting and suggestions for our altars.

Cost: $33

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Register here: https://thehealingloftvirginabeach.com/#col-X9QwOjp9F-

Bring: water

Attire: Dress comfortably

Sunday, Mar 23, 2025

Event: Find Your Voice: Find Your Power 4 week Mantra Series (10:30am-11:30am)
Hosted by: Waves of Change Coalition
Location: The Healing Loft 
2380 Liberty Way ste 230 Virginia Beach, VA 23456

Join me as we explore the power of mantras as a tool for grounding, focus, and meditation in this 4-week series. This course is designed to help you connect with your voice and inner power. Each session will introduce different mantras, their meanings, and how their vibrations can support clarity, calm, and intention. Whether you're looking to deepen your meditation practice or simply find confidence in your voice, this series offers a welcoming space to explore sound as a form of self-connection. 

$88 for 4 weeks (comes with Mindfulness, Meditation, and Mantra workbook for women)

$25 drop in

Happens every Sunday for 4 weeks at 10:30

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Register here: https://thehealingloftvirginabeach.com/#col-X9QwOjp9F-

Bring: water, pen, notebook

Attire: Dress comfortably

Saturday, Mar 29, 2025

Event: Sacred Rage (6:30pm-8:30pm)
Hosted by: The Red Tent Collective 
Location: The Launch Creative Space

On this night, women will be offered a safe, secure place to release their rage. Dr. Lisa-Marie Del Rio, feminine psychologist, will offer psychoeducation on the holiness and power of anger and guide us into the elegance of our anger through somatic release. Guests are welcome and encouraged to leave their masks at the door and walk into savage authenticity. A curated gift to help transmute anger into passion will also be offered to guests. 

 

Bring: yoga mat, water

Attire: fitness/exercise clothes

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*The Red Tent is a 501(3)c non-profit; all ticket purchases and donations are tax deductible, and gets you access to a 20% off sound healing discount code

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