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WHAT WE DO

NMJ Ministries offers clinical and spiritual programs to promote mental health wellness in the community

Nevalon Mitchell, Jr. Ministries, Inc. (NMJ) is a human relations organization founded in 2004. The mission of NMJ is to provide assistance and resources to families in need and to make a positive difference in the lives of our veterans as well as men, women, and families in the community. NMJ is dedicated to promoting spiritual growth and guidance primarily through clinical counseling, group therapy, and Biblical education in a variety of venues   and formats.

WE PROVIDE/OFFER
1. Selfcare, Self-Help and Self -Aid for families who are in crisis or need.
2. Restoration, Recovery and Solutions Focused Counseling and Care for men who are in need of counseling and redirection.
3. Care and Counseling for the Caregiver who cares for or  ministers to those in need:
Life Counseling Skills
Life Self Care and How to avoid and prevent burnout, compassion fatigue,  stress and spiritual distress by practing letting go, working on your change plan for progress and peace and by maintaining and regulating the life changing pillows of self-love,  self trust and self assertion during the journey of life.

BOARD CErtified professionalS

Dr. Nevalon Mitchell, Jr. is a retired Senior Chaplain Clinician from both The U.S. Army and Department of Veterans Affairs in Baltimore, Maryland.

He is Vietnam veteran who has worked with the military, government employees and veterans and their family members for over 40 years. As a Vietnam veteran Dr. Mitchell understands many of the issues and daily challenges these communities face. He has provided clinical and spiritual care for PTSD, trauma, depression, military sexual trauma and other debilitating problems.

As a Vietnam veteran, Dr. Mitchell understands many of the issues and daily challenges these communities face. He provided over 350 thousand documented encounters with veterans from WWII to Afghanistan. And prior to his retirement Dr. Mitchell was credited with the prevention of 11 potential suicide's. His clinical and spiritual insight included counseling for PTSD, trauma and crisis situations, depression, suicidal ideation, military sexual trauma victims and many other debilitating mental and spiritual problems. Dr, Mitchell's work with local Pastors and churches proved beneficial as he provided education and training in both the Baltimore and Wahington D.C communities in helping them to understand how to provide care for veterans and their family members.

Dr. Mitchell's approach to treatment and care is founded on proven imperial evidence  over the past 40 years.

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EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) Sociology/Psychology
    University of Michigan
  • Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)Church History and the Black Church Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
  • Master of Divinity (MDiv)Biblical and Religious Studies,
    Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Black Church History and the Black Preacher
    Newburg Theological Seminary and College
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy
    The Colorado School for Family Therapy
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Sex Therapy
    The Colorado School for Family Therapy

LICENSES

  • Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)  ACD.0001554
  • Certified Addiction Counselor Associate  Counselor – Alcohol and Drug  (CAC-AD 527) Maryland
  • Certified Addiction Counselor II   (CACII) 1286 DC
  • Board Approved Clinical Addictions Supervisor-CSC-AD 141
  • Marriage and Family Therapy   Candidate (MFTC).00013482
  • Certified Associate Alcohol and Drug Counselor-ACO-527

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Master Addictions Counselor-(MAC),NCC-AP 508031 NAADAC
  • Board Certified Chaplain Special Competency in Drug and Alcohol Addiction
  • Certified Co-Occurring Disorders  Professional CDP0042
  • Board Certified Chaplain (APC) 3254
  • Certified Chaplain and Fellow of The College of Chaplains,Inc
  • Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)  20755 NAADAC
  • American Psychotherapy Association  (APA) Diplomate Board Certified PTSD Clinician Board Certified Professional  Counselor (BCPC) 15208
  • Diplomate - The American Academy of  Experts in Traumatic Stress in  Collaboration with The National  Center for Crisis Management 3532
  • Board Certified Drug and Alcohol  Counselor (NAVAC)

CERTIFICATES

  • The Colorado School for Family Therapy Certificates
    - Trauma and Abuse (CTAT)
    - Motivational Interviewing (CMIT)
    - Pastoral Counselor (CPC)
    - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Diploma -Clinical Pastoral Education  Program, Fort Benning, Georgia  (ACPE)
  • Mental Health First Aid Certificate –  The National Council for Behavioral  Health (MHFA)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • National Addiction Association for  Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)  77834
  • Diplomate - The American Academy of  Experts in Traumatic Stress in  Collaboration with The National  Center for Crisis Management 3532
  • American Counseling Association  (ACA) 6498373
  • National Association of Veterans Affairs  Chaplains
  • National Certification Commission for  Addiction Professionals (NCC-AP)  American Association for Marriage  and Family Therapy (AAMFT)205308
  • The Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board  (MABHPCB)
  • Maryland Association of Addiction  Professionals (MAAP) 77834
  • American Clinical Pastoral Education  (ACPE)
  • American Mental Health Association  (AMHA) 33264423
  • The International Certification and  Reciprocity Consortium (ICRC)
  • Association of Professional Chaplains  (APC) 3254

PUBLICATIONS

  • Stop, Look, and Listen  
  • Baptist Training Guide (Volume I)
  • The Traditions of the Black Church  and the Preacher (Amazon)
  • Men's Retreat Planner
  • Comprehensive Pastoral Care and  Counseling
  • Baptist Training Guide (Volume 2)
  • Comprehensive and Effective Pastoral  Care: A Guide for Those in Ministry  (Amazon)
  • 12 Steps and Their Biblical  Comparison for Renewal, Revival,  and Restoration
  • Black Preaching and the Black Church:  Overcoming Tradition Through  Kingdom Principles
  • Inspirational Sermons for All Occasions  (Volumes 1-3)
  • Post Traumatic Stress/Church Disorder

Dr. Wessylyne Kaye Mitchell (Dr. Kaye) is co-founder and vice-president of NMJ and Director of Christian Education and Planning. Dr. Kaye holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, a Master of Arts in Business Administration, Biblical Studies, and Religious Education, and a Ph.D. in Psychology specializing in substance use and pastoral counseling. Dr. Kaye is a retired Contracts/Program Manager after 40 years with the government and AT&T. Together with Dr. Nevalon Mitchell, in 2004 a 501 © (3) ministry (NMJ) was formed to honor their son and provide ministerial support to veterans and families. Dr. Kaye served in 12-step counseling groups for veterans with PTSD and co-occurring disorders, planned and implemented Bible study programs, supported chaplains as Assistant Endorser for the NBC USA, and is a candidate for the Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) credential, and Certified Addiction Technician (CAT) ACA 0007292. Doctoral work relates directly to those they served and hope to serve in the future. Moral Injury was very prevalent among the veterans and created a quandary about why these people were not recovering and what might be done to improve the recovery rate of trauma-related disorders, as addressed in the dissertation “Forgiveness, a Spiritual Intervention for Moral Injury Repair” published in 2021.

WOMEN
CONCERNS

This program is designed to be supportive of women who have been abused, including:

  • Domestic Abuse and Violence
  • Relationships
  • Self-esteem
  • Anger Management
  • Grief and Loss
  • Parenting
  • Nurturing Adult Children
  • Combat Injuries
  • Loneliness
  • Shame

Life
Enrichment

This program is designed to support men, women, and families on a group or individual level. The following topics will be explored:

  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Anger Management
  • Grief and Loss
  • Parenting
  • Self-esteem
  • Readjustment to Family Life
  • Overcoming the Past
  • Family Reconciliation
  • Spiritual Distress
  • Compassion Fatigue

Addictions
Victorious

This group therapy is focused on supporting those who find strength in verbalizing their struggles and faith and sharing how it has enabled them to manage their sobriety. This program will assist persons who are working through addictions of all kinds, (sex, substance abuse, alcohol, anger, gambling, food, smoking, resentment, guilt, forgiveness, etc.).  Our goal is to enhance the ability to sustain sobriety, resolve conflicts with guilt and forgiveness and direct the focus on improving the quality of life through sharing, worship, prayer and faith in Jesus Christ.

Holistic
Ministries

The Holistic Ministry is a natural health care solution promoting overall wellness. This ministry is committed to your comfort and satisfaction through massage therapy and mindfulness meditation. NMJ assures that the persons who provide this service are professional, mature and of pure heart. Our massage therapists and meditation facilitators will avail themselves to be used by God as vessels or conduits to administer comfort and healing during a time when the world is in turmoil, and when personal lives may present insurmountable burdens. Massage therapy requires prior approval and a scheduled  appointment through NMJ.

spiritual emotional and holistic wellness certificate

This program will provide pastors, laypersons, family members and community leaders with the tools needed to assist in the identification of potential problems with addictions, and mental health issues. The curriculum offers clinical and spiritual insight into the emotional and physical suffering that threatens the wellness of the church, the family, and the community. Upon completion the participants will possess the basic skills and working knowledge necessary for identifying and assessing mental health challenges; substance abuse, addiction, depression, grief, and trauma.   The participants will have an improved understanding of how clinical and spiritual issues impact mental health challenges. The experiential component of the training will include defining core competencies and treatment modalities, and attending an addiction recovery group meeting.

UPCOMING EVENTS

How to FightFair with Unfair People
A Recipe for Hope, Help and Healing

January 25, 2025 | 9am-12pm | $90 per person

Are you ready to transform your relationships and foster greater emotional, psychological, and spiritualwell-being?

Join us for an impactful virtual seminar that will equip you with the necessary tools to create healthier, more meaningful connections with those around you.
In this seminar, you will learn how to:

  • Set clear boundaries and incorporate forgiveness to improve relationships.
  • Defuse potential volatile conflicts before they escalate.
  • Embrace Biblical Principles of Restoration rather than Alienation, and understandthe characteristics of an alienating heart.
  • Discover why it is critically important to let others be right most of the time.
  • Understand why forgiveness is the freedom to let go of unresolved angerthat has taken root in your heart.

At the conclusion of this seminar, you will be able to:

  • Identify and Discern:
    - Confrontation vs Argumentation and Rejection
    - The truth behind “Anger is One Letter Short of Danger”
    - When to “Hold Them, Fold Them, or Walk Away”
    - Why relationships filled with resentments ultimately perish, whilethose filled with forgiveness ultimately prevail
  • Understand why confrontation, when used properly, is key to emotional,psychological, and spiritual well-being, self-care, and success
  • Know the difference between being right vs being happy
  • Embrace the concept of Amalgamation, Not Annihilation

This seminar will empower you to navigate life's challenges with confidence, understanding, and grace. Transform your relationships and experience the freedom of forgiveness! Participants will receive a certificate of completion and 3 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

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