2022 Project: Self Care Strategies

Self Care Strategies is a project that aims to destigmatize conversations about mental health through presentations, workshops, and events. In 2021, I formed an LLC with the intention of building a speaking and consulting company that delivers wellness workshops to schools. Even though the company has been dissolved, I wanted to make sure that resources are still more easily accessible. Rates of depression and anxiety are on the rise. Students need help with maintaining healthy coping mechanisms right now. I enjoy encouraging people to explore different strategies that allow them to take better care of themselves.

Cathedral High School

In 2023, Chamylah informed students about the benefits of embracing vulnerability and learning DBT skills.

From 2021-2022, Chamylah educated students about different stress management techniques.

Part 1: Challenging Negative Beliefs

High school students were educated about emotional intelligence, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness techniques, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), and core belief systems.

Part 2: Reinforcing Positive Beliefs

The importance of prioritizing what you focus on, expressing gratitude, celebrating accomplishments, reciting positive affirmations, using energy management techniques, having self-awareness, and practicing reframing was discussed.

Caldwell University, Hunter College, & Seton Hall University

"Making anything simple and comprehensive is a skill many need to work on. Chamylah General clearly demonstrates she has worked on this skill as we the audience can be taken to different places of sensitive and complicated issues almost effortlessly through her smooth flow. Knowledge is not power, applied knowledge is power; and because she effectively communicates to the audience through diction, control, and confidence in her words and body language, whatever she speaks about to others will be better absorbed by them which will better inspire action."”

- JOSEPH DU'CONGE, BUSINESS OWNER

"Ms. General is an enthusiastic professional that continues to advance in the field of Psychology. As an insightful and intriguing speaker, Ms. General’s passion and empathy for human kind always extends to her audiences.”

- JUANITA FREDERICKS, ACTRESS & TEACHER

Testimonials

”Chamylah has incredible energy and knows how to capture the attention of the whole room. You'll find her to be a breath of fresh air!”

- EFFIE ALOFOJE-CARR, CONSULTANT

”Chamylah General's public speaking talents are eloquent and direct. Her mastery of the liberal arts and sciences as they relate to English grammar and rhetoric gives her the exquisite ability to reach her target audience but often persuades them to her point of view. I wholeheartedly recommend her website and social media presence for those who are a part of societies informed class.”

- CHRIS SIMONS, GHNBA DIRECTOR

”Chamylah is a member of the new generation of thoughtful and transformational speakers. She cultivates consideration and emotion as a very effective tool to allow people to share their feelings with dignity. She is able to create a safe space that empowers people to explore and overcome limiting circumstances.”

- CHARLENE BRYANT J.D., PROFESSOR AT JOHN JAY COLLEGE