Jarkeshia McGahee is a Mental Health First Aid Instructor and Speaker.
She provides Christian Encouragement, emphasizing “Checking On Your People.” She is passionate about providing encouragement, positivity, and care to others. She loves to see you winning, smiling, and laughing. Some call her a ray of sunshine because she brings light into a room.
Jarkeshia has experienced the pain and loss of many people close to her, most recently her husband. God has allowed her to turn her pain into fuel for her God-given purpose, which includes speaking about her mental health journey and the realities of navigating grief. Her mission is to bring more awareness to mental health among the faith community, especially to our women.
She is the CEO of Rays of SunshineJAM and ChOP with JAM. Whenever she is not working, you can find her nestled in her home in Alabama with her precious daughter and fur daughter. She is also a bonus mom to two beautiful bonus daughters.
Get In Touch: jarkeshia@chopwithjam.com
Connect with Jarkeshia on her socials…
She provides Christian Encouragement, emphasizing “Checking On Your People.” She is passionate about providing encouragement, positivity, and care to others. She loves to see you winning, smiling, and laughing. Some call her a ray of sunshine because she brings light into a room.
Jarkeshia has experienced the pain and loss of many people close to her, most recently her husband. God has allowed her to turn her pain into fuel for her God-given purpose, which includes speaking about her mental health journey and the realities of navigating grief. Her mission is to bring more awareness to mental health among the faith community, especially to our women.
She is the CEO of Rays of SunshineJAM and ChOP with JAM. Whenever she is not working, you can find her nestled in her home in Alabama with her precious daughter and fur daughter. She is also a bonus mom to two beautiful bonus daughters.
Get In Touch: jarkeshia@chopwithjam.com
Connect with Jarkeshia on her socials…
Ecclesiastes 4:9 & 12
9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: 10 If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. 11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? 12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
Mental Health First Aid
What is Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)?
MHFA is a skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge. mm
It also helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis until professional assistance is obtained or the crisis is resolved.
In this training, you will learn a 5-step Action Plan (ALGEE) to recognize warning signs of a mental health or substance use challenge, provide help in crisis and non-crisis situations and understand where to turn for additional assistance.
Self-care is also an important focus of the MHFA training.
When all requirements are met at the completion of this training you will possess the title of Mental Health First Aider.
CHOP
The Check On Your People Movement
Why do we ChOP?
It is important to remember to check in on your people. People can often feel isolated and alone, so it is important to make sure they feel seen and acknowledged. This simple act of checking in can be a powerful reminder to others that they are not alone and that someone is there to support them. A simple question like, “How are you?” can go a long way in making someone feel valued and cared for.
It is also important that we Reverse ChOP. That is letting someone know that we are in need of help and sharing our feelings with others. I was once reminded that how can someone know you need help if you do not ask or tell them.
You may be wondering, “ How do I know who to check on?” Many times God has placed someone on my mind and I instantly send a text message or if I am in person, I have felt led to just ask someone how they are doing and a conversation sparked that was needed in that moment. Pay attention to the prompts, especially if they keep occurring for that same person, it is always for a reason,
We are made to do life together and not alone. So stop today and ChOP or Reverse ChOP if needed.
CHOP
The Check On Your
People Movement
Why do we ChOP?
It is important to remember to check in on your people. People can often feel isolated and alone, so it is important to make sure they feel seen and acknowledged. This simple act of checking in can be a powerful reminder to others that they are not alone and that someone is there to support them. A simple question like, “How are you?” can go a long way in making someone feel valued and cared for.
It is also important that we Reverse ChOP. That is letting someone know that we are in need of help and sharing our feelings with others. I was once reminded that how can someone know you need help if you do not ask or tell them.
You may be wondering, “ How do I know who to check on?” Many times God has placed someone on my mind and I instantly send a text message or if I am in person, I have felt led to just ask someone how they are doing and a conversation sparked that was needed in that moment. Pay attention to the prompts, especially if they keep occurring for that same person, it is always for a reason,
We are made to do life together and not alone. So stop today and ChOP or Reverse ChOP if needed.
Recent Blog Posts
Grief Thoughts – September 26, 2024
Grief Thought Entry 2 It is almost the weekend again. Many people are excited about the weekend. The weekend makes me cringe now, especially on Saturdays. I know I am still in the early stages of grief and mourning but that Saturday turned my world upside down. ...
Grief Thoughts – September 6, 2024
Grief Thought Entry 1 It has been just shy of a month since my husband unexpectedly passed away. This has been one heck of a journey to navigate all these sudden changes that no one truly prepares you for. Only God could have prepared me for this journey...
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Focusing on faith, encouragement, and mental health. Reminding you that you are not alone and that others are here for you as well as praying for you. Your mental health matters.
CHOP APPAREL
Speaking
Are you in search of a motivated and encouraging speaker to speak at your next event?
Speaking Topics and Presentations:
The ChOP E.R.A.
The First Encounter: Make A Difference
The Pain Behind The Smile
Trust The Process
My MS Story
Losing A Loved One to Suicide
Past Speaking Engagements
Contact me for more information about booking me for your next event, conference, summit, podcast, etc. I look forward to hearing from you.