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bdul-Rahmaan I. Muhammad is the Executive Director and Founder of the multidimensional social service agency, My People Clinical Services. Founded on March 5, 2005, My People Clinical Services offers a wide array of both therapeutic and non-therapeutic, supports, services and programs. The driving philosophy of |
My People Clinical Services is derived from the agencies mission statement: “To enable My People to help Your People so that Our People will succeed”. In 2018, My People Clinical Services added a non-profit arm, My People Community Services to further their work in the Greater Hartford community.
Muhammad is a skilled speaker, spoken word artist and trainer. He created The Manhood Tree, which is comprised of ten initiatives that focus on the six “hoods”: boyhood, young adulthood, brotherhood, fatherhood, manhood and neighborhood. He also founded The Dream Support Network which is best known for its signature event, Ice Cream for a Dream.
Muhammad received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Tougaloo College and received his Master of Social Work degree from Clark-Atlanta University. He is a brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, a member of The National Association of Black Social Workers. An almost 20-year kidney transplant survivor, Muhammad enjoys living the life of his dreams with his beautiful wife Dayeshell, his three children, Aminah, Amirah and Amir and his grandson, Cairo.
Muhammad is a skilled speaker, spoken word artist and trainer. He created The Manhood Tree, which is comprised of ten initiatives that focus on the six “hoods”: boyhood, young adulthood, brotherhood, fatherhood, manhood and neighborhood. He also founded The Dream Support Network which is best known for its signature event, Ice Cream for a Dream.
Muhammad received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Tougaloo College and received his Master of Social Work degree from Clark-Atlanta University. He is a brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, a member of The National Association of Black Social Workers. An almost 20-year kidney transplant survivor, Muhammad enjoys living the life of his dreams with his beautiful wife Dayeshell, his three children, Aminah, Amirah and Amir and his grandson, Cairo.
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1. Turning 50 Barrier to Fatherhood Engagement into 50 Opportunities to Fatherhood Engagement
(90 minutes)
a. There are many barriers that get in the way of engaging fathers some we can control… others, we can’t, however; what if we looked at those barriers differently and thought of ways to turn what is perceived as a barrier into an opportunity to better engage and work with fathers. This 90 minute training is good for large and small groups. It is interactive and requires participation. The goal of this training is to help individuals who work with fathers see the opportunity in every interaction with fathers rather than seeing barriers. PowerPoint Presentation.
2. 21 Levels of Fatherhood Engagement (90 minutes)
a. The deeper the engagement, the great the outcomes for fathers. Ask yourself, “How many levels will I go to engage and support fathers?” This 90 minute training goes through each level of engagement and uses conversation and role play to help participants experience the impact of engaging fathers. This training is best for no more than 25 participants. It is interactive and requires participation. The goal of the training is to help individuals who work with father recognize that in order to make changes with fathers the level of engagement matters. Fatherhood engagement requires commitment and time. PowerPoint Presentation/Handouts.
3. 10 Steps to Working with Fathers Beyond Engagement (90 minutes)
a. Not every case is difficult to engage. This training explores with participants the steps to working with fathers once engagement isn’t an issue to reach positive outcomes for fathers and their children.
This 90 minute training best for groups less than 25 but can be done with larger groups if needed. This training is interactive and requires participation. The goal of this training is to help individuals to think about the real work that needs to be done once a father is engaged and committed to do what needs to be done. PowerPoint Presentation.
4. Full Day Fatherhood Engagement Training
a. Comprehensive fatherhood training for individuals seeking to engage, empower and support fathers and paternal family members. This 6 hour training is best for groups 25 or less. Half day class room style/ Half day interactive role play (Simulation and discussion). The goal of this training is to provide an intense informational session on fatherhood engagement and in the second half provide participants with the opportunity to test their engagement skills. PowerPoint Presentation/Role Play
(90 minutes)
a. There are many barriers that get in the way of engaging fathers some we can control… others, we can’t, however; what if we looked at those barriers differently and thought of ways to turn what is perceived as a barrier into an opportunity to better engage and work with fathers. This 90 minute training is good for large and small groups. It is interactive and requires participation. The goal of this training is to help individuals who work with fathers see the opportunity in every interaction with fathers rather than seeing barriers. PowerPoint Presentation.
2. 21 Levels of Fatherhood Engagement (90 minutes)
a. The deeper the engagement, the great the outcomes for fathers. Ask yourself, “How many levels will I go to engage and support fathers?” This 90 minute training goes through each level of engagement and uses conversation and role play to help participants experience the impact of engaging fathers. This training is best for no more than 25 participants. It is interactive and requires participation. The goal of the training is to help individuals who work with father recognize that in order to make changes with fathers the level of engagement matters. Fatherhood engagement requires commitment and time. PowerPoint Presentation/Handouts.
3. 10 Steps to Working with Fathers Beyond Engagement (90 minutes)
a. Not every case is difficult to engage. This training explores with participants the steps to working with fathers once engagement isn’t an issue to reach positive outcomes for fathers and their children.
This 90 minute training best for groups less than 25 but can be done with larger groups if needed. This training is interactive and requires participation. The goal of this training is to help individuals to think about the real work that needs to be done once a father is engaged and committed to do what needs to be done. PowerPoint Presentation.
4. Full Day Fatherhood Engagement Training
a. Comprehensive fatherhood training for individuals seeking to engage, empower and support fathers and paternal family members. This 6 hour training is best for groups 25 or less. Half day class room style/ Half day interactive role play (Simulation and discussion). The goal of this training is to provide an intense informational session on fatherhood engagement and in the second half provide participants with the opportunity to test their engagement skills. PowerPoint Presentation/Role Play
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he Manhood Tree is a collection of initiatives that include group discussions, therapeutic performances, training, community events, documentaries, photography, books and conferences. Individually, each branch of the Manhood Tree is powerful, uplifting community initiatives but when they are paired together, building on the momentum of the program and involvement of the participants, the Manhood Tree initiatives are transformative, life changing events that make better, strong men and families.
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1. The Manhood Tree Group (8 sessions)
a. The Manhood Tree Group is a discussion with men about the six "hoods": Boyhood, Teen & Young Adulthood, Brotherhood, Fatherhood, Manhood and Neighborhood. The goal of the Manhood Tree groups is to allow men the freedom to openly discuss their lives and be able to address past trauma with the support of a trained facilitator and help me to move forward with their lives with greater direction and purpose. Each session of The Manhood Tree is for 2 hours. Groups should be no larger than 6. Participant Manuals are provided.
2. The Fatherhood Manologues
a. The Fatherhood Manologues is a spoken word performance by men who have been asked to write a monologue about being a father or being fathered. The Fatherhood Manolgues seeks to highlight the importance, value and contributions of fathers through their involvement and presence in their children’s lives. This program can either be a performance or a workshop. The performance is 90 minutes which includes a question and answer session. As a workshop, participants are supported to create their own Fatherhood Manologues. A workshop can be one two hour session or multiple sessions including practice and preparation for a performance. Below are a couple examples of the Fatherhood Manologues.
For more on The Manhood Tree Initiatives, visit our website at www.themanhoodtree.com.
a. The Manhood Tree Group is a discussion with men about the six "hoods": Boyhood, Teen & Young Adulthood, Brotherhood, Fatherhood, Manhood and Neighborhood. The goal of the Manhood Tree groups is to allow men the freedom to openly discuss their lives and be able to address past trauma with the support of a trained facilitator and help me to move forward with their lives with greater direction and purpose. Each session of The Manhood Tree is for 2 hours. Groups should be no larger than 6. Participant Manuals are provided.
2. The Fatherhood Manologues
a. The Fatherhood Manologues is a spoken word performance by men who have been asked to write a monologue about being a father or being fathered. The Fatherhood Manolgues seeks to highlight the importance, value and contributions of fathers through their involvement and presence in their children’s lives. This program can either be a performance or a workshop. The performance is 90 minutes which includes a question and answer session. As a workshop, participants are supported to create their own Fatherhood Manologues. A workshop can be one two hour session or multiple sessions including practice and preparation for a performance. Below are a couple examples of the Fatherhood Manologues.
For more on The Manhood Tree Initiatives, visit our website at www.themanhoodtree.com.
Capital Community College Commencement Speech:
https://capcommcollege.org/2021/05/29/commencement-2021-capital-community-college-graduates-369-at-dunkin-donuts-park-may-27th/
DCF Newsletter:
https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DCF/Agency/COVID-Emails/June11.pdf
Connecticut Public Radio:
https://www.wnpr.org/post/african-american-men-share-their-stories-being-dad-fatherhood-manologues
Hartford Courant:
https://www.courant.com/ctnow/arts-theater/hc-ctnow-fatherhood-manologues-20200618-ieeuollblrea5odrsuem2t6dcy-story.html
https://ventura.networkofcare.org/foster/news-article-detail.aspx?id=114218
PIVOTAL: Faces of Change
https://ruedi-hofmann-3wb4.squarespace.com/abdulrahmaan-i-muhammad
CRITICAL MOMENTS FILM #4 / SESSION
A Father Seeking Justice in Dealing with The Child Protection System
https://vimeo.com/491264256/a656b5466f
CRITICAL MOMENTS FILM #4 / Q&A
Post Session Discussion
https://vimeo.com/492590625/f7ed0ebfd8
https://capcommcollege.org/2021/05/29/commencement-2021-capital-community-college-graduates-369-at-dunkin-donuts-park-may-27th/
DCF Newsletter:
https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DCF/Agency/COVID-Emails/June11.pdf
Connecticut Public Radio:
https://www.wnpr.org/post/african-american-men-share-their-stories-being-dad-fatherhood-manologues
Hartford Courant:
https://www.courant.com/ctnow/arts-theater/hc-ctnow-fatherhood-manologues-20200618-ieeuollblrea5odrsuem2t6dcy-story.html
https://ventura.networkofcare.org/foster/news-article-detail.aspx?id=114218
PIVOTAL: Faces of Change
https://ruedi-hofmann-3wb4.squarespace.com/abdulrahmaan-i-muhammad
CRITICAL MOMENTS FILM #4 / SESSION
A Father Seeking Justice in Dealing with The Child Protection System
https://vimeo.com/491264256/a656b5466f
CRITICAL MOMENTS FILM #4 / Q&A
Post Session Discussion
https://vimeo.com/492590625/f7ed0ebfd8
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Spoken Word Poetry
Soapbox Poetry
Soapbox Poetry debuted in 2007 with poems about community issues, family and love. The CD was titled "Soapbox Poetry" because each poem was performed as if on top of a soapbox trying to inspire and uplift the people like leaders of the past.
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Real Brothers/Real Sisters do Real Things
Released in 2009 RB/RS in collaboration with the amazing Spoken Word Artist Mind Evolution. This CD continued to build on what was started on the Soapbox Poetry CD. With the addition of Mind Evolution, this CD was an instant classic for those who heard it.
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Office Address:
Abdul-Rahmaan I. Muhammad My People Clinical Services 111 Gillett Street Hartford, CT 06105 Email address: arim@mypeople-ct.com Social Media: Facebook: @abdulrahmaanimuhammad Instagram: @abdulrahmaanimuhammad Websites: www.mypeople-ct.com www.mypeoplecommunity.org www.themanhoodtree.com |