Go beyond empathy and anger management
Dr. Tenickia E. Polk presents
Peacemakers Challenge: The Fight for Peace!
Take time to equip your family, class or school with tools for Bible-based conflict resolution with God, self and others; how to deal with scorners; overcoming self-bitterness; overcoming anger; forgiveness; and more. Engage in real discussions to succeed wholly (spirit, soul, and body).
Fight the Good Fight!
Will you participate in sessions to learn practical strategies and tools, brain science, and most importantly the spiritual dynamics that must shift to obtain peace?
Time
Monday- Friday online from 7:00PM- 8:00PM EST
March 18-22, 2024, 1 hour per day (recording available for a limited time if you who miss a class)
Results
This challenge helps parents and educators help themselves and their children with: discerning their emotions; setting and reaching goals for peace; and overcoming anger, bullying, sibling rivalry, and victimization.
Audience
Parents, Homeschoolers, Educators, Schools
Learn to fight the good fight for peace in your home or school
During this 5-day class, learn the practical strategies and tools, brain science, and most importantly the spiritual dynamics that must shift to obtain peace. This class will help give you the knowledge, resources and courage to change your home or class.
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DAY 1
Tools for Peace
You will understand the basic spiritual tools for maintain peace in all relationships. These are the foundational tools and practices we’ll use for the remaining classes.Day 2
Identifying and overcoming madness/anger
DAY 3
Identifying and overcoming sleepiness/depression
DAY 4
Effectively administering righteous justice
DAY 5
Identifying and overcoming doubt, rebellion, and stubbornness
Learn from international educator, Dr. Tenickia Polk
Dr. Tenickia Polk is a Pastor, educator, life coach, and author. She is the pastor of Hope of the Generations Church, VA (an A.C.T.S. church), and the founder of Community of Thrivers, Inc. Dr. Tenickia embraces a Biblical approach to working with families and youth faced with challenges of anxiety, stress, depression, poor self-image, and several other health-related challenges. She holds a Doctoral degree in Christian Therapeutic Counseling and a Master of Education in Educational Technology. Dr. Tenickia’s healing approach is inspired by one of her favorite Bible passages, 3 John 2, “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”
Some of the published works Dr. Tenickia has authored include: “Focus and Fun", "It’s Time to Thrive”, “J.O.G. (Just Obey God) to Your Blessings” book and life planner, “Jesus Juice for Health and Freedom,” “DIG Into Life” and more.
Q & A with Dr. Tenickia
Q1: Describe your knowledge of the principles and methods of pastoral care and counseling.
A1: I earned my doctorate in Christian Therapeutic Counseling, and I have provided pastoral care and counseling through our church, Hope of the Generations Church, VA. I am also the founder and director of Peace Makers Lab. The aim of the Peacemaker Lab is to help youth maintain peace with God, themselves, and others when possible (Matthew 22:37-40). Youth sign-up for counseling through the Lab as needed (one-on-one counseling, or no more than five youths using the Lab at a time to provide practical strategies for encouragement, and for dealing with conflict). Depending on the circumstances, some youth may come to the Lab for check-ins. Also, youth may be referred to the Lab by teachers and administrators if they witness any social or emotional challenges throughout the day.
Q2: Describe your techniques of counseling and interviewing:
A2: When providing pastoral counseling, I build a positive rapport with individuals and lead with love. I set clear expectations and goals with the families served. When appropriate, physical activity, fidgets, drawing and journaling are used to help provide comfort during the interviewing process and facilitate tough discussions. Interviews are conducted using open-ended questions, compassion and affirmation to promote personal reflection and confrontation.
Q3: Describe your ability to relate effectively with all levels of staff, youth, families and communities.
A3: I founded and directed the Parents Peacemakers Camp, a series of conferences to teach Bible-based conflict resolution. Conferences are provided to equip families with tools for Bible-based conflict resolution with God, self and others; how to deal with scorners; overcoming self-bitterness; overcoming anger; forgiveness; and more. I create activities to teach parents practical strategies that are designed to engage youth and families.
Through The 4:29 Project, I worked with youth to design and implement a fun and collaborative way to help youth replace derogatory language with language to edify God, ourselves and others, based on Ephesians 4:29. Specifically, The 4:29 Project encourages youth to stop swearing or putting down themselves or others (this includes: gossiping, swearing, fighting, belittling and teasing). I introduce 4:29 to schools and communities through projects, events and technology. I educate parents, youth and staff concerning this initiative, interpreting to the staff the role of spirituality in delinquency. The success of 4:29 is contingent upon the input and execution of parents and school staff, promoting continued collaboration."
Q4: Please describe your ability to listen, understand and minister to the specific spiritual needs of persons.
A4: When counseling, individuals are encouraged to share challenges and concerns. They may also be provided with customized goal tracking sheets based on their needs.
A principal noted how well the Peace Makers Lab has been working in their school. Specifically he noted how one troubled youth’s life has been drastically changed due to the counseling through the Peacemakers Lab. “He’s happy now!” the principal exclaimed.
Here is a counseling testimonial from an adult at church: “I first met pastor Tenickia about a year ago at her church. We have gotten to know each other during that time and I have shared some of my own personal struggles in overcoming sin. This is the first time I have known a pastor on a personal level and it has been a great experience. Something she has counseled me in is overcoming fear and guilt when I sin. She has been patient and gentle with me in dealing with this and has offered great biblical counsel when I share with her. Every time we talk I experience lower levels of fear and anxiety.”
Here's what parents and educators are saying about Peacemakers...
I learned how to effectively handle situations that arise between my children and myself. 
Participation in the Peacemakers Lab was of great benefit to many scholars in our school, and I had the opportunity to witness its impact on the disposition of one scholar in particular. This scholar initially had significant difficulties in the morning; during school-wide morning assembly/ prayers, he was often combative and did not participate in the prayers. The morning often began on a rough note, which could have negative implications for the rest of his day. As this scholar's classroom teacher, I was having difficulty getting to the root of these difficulties. Leveraging a previous relationship from the previous school year, Dr. Polk offered this scholar the option of spending time in the Peacemakers Lab each morning (after assembly/prayers) so that she could work with him individually and/or in a small group. Gradually, through discussion and writing activities, his morning disposition began to change; he participated in morning prayers, and completed his classroom morning routines in record time so that he could "go see Dr. Polk." He would return to the classroom refreshed, focused, and ready to get on with the learning of the day.
As the year went on, and other [behavioral] challenges arose, Dr. Polk patiently worked with this scholar and his family to get to the root of these challenges. She equipped him with specific strategies that could help him calm down when angered, and worked tirelessly to help him overcome bitterness, unforgiveness, and self-hatred/accusation in age-/developmentally-appropriate ways.
As parents, we have our learned ways of parenting, but having another view and perspective is helpful…especially a Godly perspective for better ways to interact with children and others, allowing us to continue walking in peace.
More Peacemakers reflections from
kids and teens
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Child of God = Peacemaker
Are you a child of God? If so, then you've got to be a peacemaker! Matthew 5:9 explains, "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Join the Peacemakers Challenge- Community of Thrivers and find out how!
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You can fight for peace, here's how...
Included in the Peacemakers Challenge:
- Five training sessions with Dr. Tenickia Polk
- Practical tools and strategies to maintain peace at home and at school
- Personal insights to overcoming blocks to your peace
- Interactive Q&A session
How the Peacemakers Challenge Works
Challengers will meet on Zoom from 7pm-8pm during each day of the challenge. Each night you will receive homework assignments to practice the skills you've learned. A recording of the presentation will be available for a limited time in the case of an emergency that will cause you to miss a day. Time will be set aside each class for Q&A.