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Tonika Dew Evans

Tonika Dew Evans

Counselor & Founder | All in Dew Time, LLC.

Tonika Dew Evans attended Tennessee State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology. She was conferred a Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mercer University (Atlanta, GA). She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, and a National Certified Counselor. She is a fierce social service advocate, with a wealth of experience working to positively impact the lives of others. This passion has proven to be an asset in her work as an administrator, program director, training facilitator, therapist, and board member for organizations within the Atlanta Metropolitan area. Presently, she provides counseling and consulting services through her company, All In Dew Time, LLC. In concert with being professionally adept, Tonika is also a dynamic orator and lover of the arts. She is a poet and published author, some of her poems are included in An Anthology of Sisterhood: 22 Shades of Red. Her children’s book, When I Grow Up, was released in 2017. Her first collection of poems, Good Morning will be released Summer 2023. Tonika resides in Ellenwood, GA with her husband Rev. Dr. Terrence Evans; they are the proud parents of three children- Errenous, Amani, and Aidan. Tonika is also an active and dedicated member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Stone Mountain-Lithonia Alumnae Chapter.

All Sessions by Tonika Dew Evans

Friday June 16, 2023
10:30 am - 12:15 pm

Middle School Workshop: Black Resilience: How to Free Yourself from Toxic Stress

Roman III

Overview:Home, schools, and neighborhoods should be safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments where youth can thrive. Unfortunately, this is not true for many Black students with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). The global pandemic, police brutality, the rise of cyberbullying, and parental incarceration, take a toll on the health and well-being of African American students - shaping their lives forever. But there is hope. In this workshop, participants will learn trauma-informed care practices to rescript and overcome toxic stress and build resilience and agency.
Movie Premier: True Freedom

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Thursday June 15, 2023
10:00 am - 11:45 am

High School Workshop: Black Resilience: How to Free Yourself from Toxic Stress

Roman I

Overview: Home, schools, and neighborhoods should be safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments where youth can thrive. Unfortunately, this is not true for many Black students with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). The global pandemic, police brutality, the rise of cyberbullying, and parental incarceration, take a toll on the health and well-being of African American students - shaping their lives forever. But there is hope. In this workshop, participants will learn trauma-informed care practices to rescript and overcome toxic stress and build resilience and agency.
Movie Premier: True Freedom

Sponsors:
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Wednesday June 14, 2023
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

100 BMOA Members Workshop: ACE: Mentoring Youth with Trauma

Florentine IV - Promenade Level

Overview: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) come in many forms, physical, mental, and emotional. In 1998, CDC-Kaiser Permanente published a groundbreaking study investigating ACEs’ impact on young people and long-term psychological and physical health complications. In this workshop, participants will learn the consequences of ACE, like neglect and household dysfunction, on young people's development. The workshop will encourage parents, caregivers, educators, and mentors to provide safe, stable, nurturing environments for their children to learn and build social-emotional skills and resilience. Participants will learn the best practices to counterbalance ACEs and help young people adapt and cope despite challenging and stressful times.
Movie Premier: True Freedom