Healing In Practice
Healing In Practice (HIP) was created to address the need for community support in assisting youth with their personal development. The first pilot launched in the summer of 2023, and we are currently preparing for our third official round of a 12-week intensive mentorship program for Black and Brown boys. We currently have three Wellness Coaches who co-facilitate group skill-building sessions while collaborating with Black and Brown leaders across the Twin Cities to foster positive relationships and support for our youth.
About HIP:
HIP focuses on providing a space for youth to define their identity both independently and in relation to the world. The program helps them develop healthy practices to manage their well-being, connect with positive community members, and cultivate skills for conflict resolution, both internally and with their peers.
This program is free for families to participate in, offering monthly incentives to support youth and help build the best possible relationships for them.
For further questions, please contact LaCresha Payne at lpayne@kentecircle.com.
Healing In Practice Staff
LJ "Soul" Tucker
Soul is a practitioner who works with community members to embrace self-mastery as the source of healing. "Healing the Soul is a Practice" is the mantra Soul lives by, which led to the creation of Healing In Practice (HIP). HIP is a youth initiative aimed at mentoring young people in developing interpersonal skills and building on their personal resources. Soul established UNIISOUL in 2020 and has since facilitated over 10 wellness events.
Soul embraces healing practices and is passionate about taking risks to become a better practitioner of life. Additionally, Soul is a Mental Health Practitioner at Kente Circle, working with individuals, couples, and families.
Christopher Guy
Christopher Guy is a Criminal Justice Reform Advocate and Transformative Justice Servant Leader dedicated to promoting the welfare of others. He offers his perspective and expertise in the fight for criminal justice reform, contributing his time, wisdom, and inherited knowledge. Christopher is continually seeking opportunities to address the inhumane treatment within U.S. prisons. He deeply understands the societal traps contributing to recidivism, such as unsafe and unstable housing, limited job opportunities, lack of community support, and discrimination in secondary education.
Engaged in the ongoing battle for prison justice reform, Christopher has tutored men in an adult literacy program at a prison in Illinois for two years. It was through this experience that he recognized his passion for servant leadership and advocacy for prison reform and transformative justice.
As a Wellness Coach, Christopher is pursuing professional Life Coaching credentials through the International Coaching Federation (ICF). He advocates for children as a Youth Mentor Life Coach and uses his purposeful journey to lead by positive example. Christopher helps young men develop accountability, offering constant support and servant leadership. He creates safe spaces for youth to assist with problem-solving, co-creating genuine bonds based on transparency. Strategies like positive thought redirection and emotional regulation guide youth toward achieving social-emotional intelligence and facilitating safe behavior modification. Christopher believes that community-driven change begins with honesty, and that together, we can always move further.
Domonick Fields
Domonick Fields is a seasoned non-profit leader passionate about fostering educational diversity and equity. With over a decade of experience in program management and leadership roles, Domonick has demonstrated a strong ability to forge strategic partnerships, drive community engagement, and advocate for inclusive policies.
Throughout his career, Domonick has been instrumental in championing initiatives that empower individuals from all socioeconomic backgrounds, with a particular focus on increasing the representation of underrepresented groups, such as Black male educators. Their dynamic leadership style is characterized by exceptional communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
As a dedicated professional committed to advancing social justice and educational equity, Domonick continues to make a meaningful impact in creating inclusive learning environments where every individual can thrive.