8/9 Hour of Empowerment with Author Cristina Prestin-Beard

604 East Main Street,Mahomet IL 61853

09 August, 2022

Description

The workshop will focus on the following area: labels placed upon us breaking stereotypes big ticket items that make and break us finding compassion for ourselves forgiveness for others overcoming obstacles taking ownership of our truths patterns of our behavior being our best selfRegistration includes a copy of Cristina's book "Finding Mercy" which is used as a guide for the workshop. Finding Mercy in the Madness challenges readers to examine their behaviors, choices, and consequences throughout their lifetime. It studies the impact of labels and statistics and how those can alter our paths, unknowingly. As we journey through the author’s four decades of life lessons - tragedy, triumph and resiliency – we see how our lives are oddly similar while also drastically different. We learn to acknowledge the significance, not only of the big events that happen to us, but all the smaller steps in between. Discover the importance of mercy, forgiveness and compassion - for each other and ourselves. Readers will be able to find comfort in knowing others share the same struggles. This is a work of self-reflection by the author which strongly encourages readers to do the same as you journey together. You will feel all the emotions that go along with growing up and letting go. Learn more about yourself and how you got exactly where you are in this moment - and why you were meant to be right here. Author Bio- Cristina received her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science degrees from Eastern Illinois University and completed her post graduate studies at Illinois State University. She is an interdisciplinary scholar teaching college courses in psychology, sociology and family science. She was awarded Illinois Council on Family Relations Family Mentor Award in 2018, Heartland Community College’s Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member Award in 2019, and Illinois State University’s Impact Award in 2020. She is a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) through the National Council on Family Relations. Her research interests formerly include the impact of divorce on children and juvenile delinquency. Her more recent area of focus has shifted to incarceration in the United States. This includes examination of systemic injustices, the history of American penitentiaries, wrongful conviction, rehabilitation and recidivism. MASK POLICY - Masks are not be required. Our staff is fully vaccinated. *payment will be reflected as [email protected] PLEASE READ OUR CANCELLATION POLICY! To request a refund, you must request prior to 48 hours before the class, otherwise you will be given a rain check to use for a different party. NO REFUNDS OR RAINCHECKS will be given for no shows or requests made AFTER the party. Classes may be subject to cancellation based on the number of enrollments. To request a refund, please email us at [email protected] Yellow World LLC disclaims any and all liability for alcohol-related accidents or injuries arising out of its activities, or arising out of the activities of its customers. Therefore, in consideration of participating in the activities of Paint Like Me Party, Yellow and Co. or Yellow World LLC, attendees do hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless Yellow World LLC, Yellow and Co. and Paint Like Me Party, its proprietors and employees, and any guest speakers, instructors or artists for any loss, cost and expense incurred as the result of their conduct, whether on or off the premises. Paint Like ME Party & Yellow and Co. brought to you by Yellow World LLC.