Episode 29: Sheri Friemel
In the face of loss, it's often times hard to know where to turn for help. In Episode 29, tune in as Tonya talks with Sheri Friemel about grief and what resources our community has available to cope with the overwhelming feelings associated with losing a loved one. Their conversation goes deep in this episode as they share about their personal loss of adult children and how they have been forever changed from it. Furthermore, Sheri also opens up about her work as the City of Amarillo's Program Manager for Amarillo LOSS (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors).
Adopted to the Texas Panhandle as "a small town farm girl" and mother of three sons, Sheri Friemel graduated from West Texas State University with a B.S. in Education. She also has Certifications in Youth Ministry; Theology; Healing and Recovery for Sexual Abuse Survivors; Discovering Spiritual Gifts; and Equine Assisted Learning. After teaching profesionally and following her extensive career in Youth Ministry and Pastoral Leadership and Management, she took the job with the City of Amarillo's Public Health division; she also serves as an Equine Assisted Learning Coach at Dove Creek Equine Rescue. Sheri specializes in "Grief, Leadership and Crisis Response," and she is honored to come along side others, as they heal, discern and discover a more purposed filled soulful journey.
IMPORTANT: If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, thoughts of suicide, or need support regarding substance use disorder, please text, call, or chat with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8. They offer 24/7 no-cost, judgment-free support for those needing help. You are not alone. Reach out today. Help is always available.
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