About this Event
"Flex Your Stress" is a workshop that teaches you how to reduce stress that is sourced from various different areas of life. This workshop will offer you skills that will improve your mental, physical, and financial health... all sources of stress for people for people around the world.
This workshop is brought to you by The Game 7 Character Builders, in partnership with Minds in Motion Therapeutic Services, and Big League Performance and Rehab!
The focuses of this event include a paradigm shift, cognitive reconstruction, physical therapy, physical fitness, and career skill development.
This workshop includes a panel discussion, Q & A, snacks, and a workout!
Your facilitators and their qualifications are listed below:
Marcus Mason joins us as a 31-year-old African American man, father, mentor, and entrepreneur with over 10 years of experience working with youth and adults. Marcus provides a client-centered approach while utilizing Adlerian Theory and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as working modalities. Marcus is a two-time alumna of Bowie State University. Earning his Bachelor of Science in Child and Adolescence Studies and Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology.
Marcus is currently a doctoral student at the Drexel University majoring in Educational Leadership and Management. Marcus is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor approved to practice in the state of Maryland by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. He runs his own private practice named Minds In Motion Therapeutic Services, LLC, where he provides psychotherapy and mentoring services for an array of clients.
Marcus’ primary goal is to impact minority lives through movement and working on self-care while acknowledging positive and negative emotions.
Marcus will teach you how to reduce stress via cognitive behavioral therapy.
Learn more about Marcus services at https://mindsinmotiontherapy.org/
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Dr. Kennedy Chukwuocha, DPT attended Burlington County Institute of Technology where he majored in Sports Medicine graduating as a certified personal trainer. Next, Kennedy attended Umass Lowell, and later, Felician University where he played basketball and earned CACC All Academic honors and was named Biology Major of the year during his senior year of undergraduate studies. He continued his graduate studies, garnering a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Jefferson University.
Following his collegiate studies, He spent a clinical rotation on the west coast at Rancho Los Amigos, the premier Neuro Rehab hospital in the nation working with patients with high level deficits from conditions like stroke, brain and spinal cord injury. His experience reached international status when he was chosen to attend an educational exchange program in Sagamihara, Japan, connecting with Physical Therapists (along with other health professions) from all across the world.
Kennedy has experience working with athletes from all levels including recreational, high school, college, Pro, and Olympic level athletes too!
Kennedy will teach you how to reduce stress via movement optimization.
Learn more about Kennedy's services at https://bigleagueperformanceandrehab.com/
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Kendall Gaskins is a native of New Jersey. Youngest of three, he graduated from NJ SEEDS, and he received a full academic scholarship to attend the Woodberry Forest School in Virginia. During his time there, Kendall earned varsity letters in football, basketball, and baseball. Kendall received a full football scholarship to attend the University of Richmond where he was 3x all conference and 2x All American player while earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology. From Richmond, Kendall played 4 years in the NFL with the Bills, Giants, Titans, and 49ers. After his football days, Kendall spent time as an assistant principal at the Perry Innovation Center (elementary school) in Grand Blanc, Michigan. He also served as an assistant varsity coach for both the football and basketball teams at Grand Blanc High School. Currently, he's a personal trainer and school administrator in Washington, DC.
Kendall is passionate about helping people become their best selves while connecting with people and hearing their stories.
Kendall will teach you how to reduce stress via physical training.
Learn more about Game 7's services at www.Game7even.com
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Malcolm Evans is an educator and mentor with expertise in math, mindset, and mentorship. He is a New Jersey native who moved to Washington, DC in January of 2008. He is the oldest of five boys and the father to a young king! He is a proud NJ SEEDS alum, was a 2x All-State football player at the Peddie School in NJ, and played at La Salle University and Howard University. After undergrad at Howard University, he was an Executive Team Leader at Target, followed by a brief stint as a logistics manager for Hughes Network Solutions. Soon after that, he discovered his true calling of teaching and has been teaching in Washington, DC since 2013, but he has taken things to the next level and now educates people in schools and businesses around the country! His Bachelor’s Degree is in Supply Chain Management, and he has a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction as well, with a focus on Urban Education. In addition, Malcolm is a, Dr. Eric Thomas and Associates, certified public speaker.
His primary aim is to help people discover their best selves!
Malcolm will teach you how to reduce stress via paradigm shifting.
Learn more about Game 7's services at www.Game7even.com
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Brandon Gallman is a father, entrepreneur, and professional with over 10 years of supply chain experience in the private sector. Since graduating with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration with a focus in Supply Chain Management from Howard University, Brandon has contributed to the success of several multinational companies such as L’Oreal USA, Lidl US (Schwarzgruppe), and currently Amazon LLC, where he serves as a Sr. Sourcing & Procurement Manager. Spanning multiple time zones and continents, Brandon has utilized his ever-evolving procurement skill set and keen negotiation tactics to aid in the launch of two new physical store formats in the US (Lidl & Amazon Fresh). Throughout his life’s journey, Brandon has created lasting connections which have served as the inspiration for his most recent challenge; sharing some of the personal and business tools necessary to succeed as a member of “Corporate America”, or, as a trailblazing entrepreneur in today’s climate. Brandon joins Game 7 as its General Manager with intentions of contributing to the constant evolution of the brand by delivering a value-adding business mindset, and providing insight into how successful businesses remain successful.
Brandon will teach you how to reduce stress via career skill development.
Learn more about Game 7's services at www.Game7even.com
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Big League Performance and Rehabilitation, 1525 Half Street Southwest, Washington, United States
USD 20.00 to USD 75.00