027 Cheryl Baker Guest: Cheryl Baker Director of Refuge, Imago Dei Community "God is a keeper." On childhood trauma, having a spouse with Multiple Sclerosis and Post Traumatic Amnesia.

My guest for episode 27 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast is Cheryl Baker.

We talk about childhood trauma, her marriage with her husband Kevin who has Multiple Sclerosis and Post Traumatic Amnesia. She also talks about the different parts of the Refuge ministry at Imago Dei Community here in Portland, OR. Cheryl Baker is a facilitator and coach. She is compassionate and empathetic about walking alongside those who hurt and she is gifted in empowering and connecting people. She is not shy in sharing that she is a trauma survivor and is a champion for communities to intentionally seek healing.

Her experience includes serving as the following: family advocate training and development, coach, facilitator, domestic & sexual violence advocate, and director of Refuge (support groups that find trust and accountability working through a transformational process with others experiencing similar life struggles).

After you have experienced a workshop with Cheryl, you will have the ability to apply practical tools and skills to your own life. Cheryl’s hands-on, interactive workshops create an inclusive environment, helping participants feel at ease and supporting their growth as lifelong learners. Cheryl hopes to leave a legacy of connecting people to people and teaching to change lives.

You can learn more about Cheryl and Refuge here:

https://www.cheryldenise.org/

https://www.instagram.com/cheryldenisebaker/

http://idcpdx.com/

http://idcpdx.com/connect/refuge-spring-2021/

The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast launched March 30th, 2021.

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The purpose of the show is to encourage and inspire you to be more courageous in life and to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. It is for those who may be struggling with mental illness, relationship struggles, or seeking clarity and direction in life. People who are interested in personal growth, emotional and spiritual health. Moms and Dads who would like help with their marriage and/or parenting. And people who are interested in how church leaders and mental health providers can work together to care for people.

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