Appearances and Articles

BOOK LAUNCH! “MOM’S SEARCH FOR MEANING” WILL BE RELEASED ON TUESDAY, 3/28/23. VIRTUAL LAUNCH AT 9 AM PDT ON FACEBOOK LIVE!

Join Melissa for a virtual book launch on Facebook Live at 9 AM PDT on 3/28/23! RSVP OR JOIN HERE Southern California Counseling Center (SCCC) Executive Director Michael Koch will join Melissa to discuss the importance of community mental health resources and the impact SCCC had on Melissa’s healing journey. Melissa will also do a short reading, do a Q&A, and give away a signed copy of the book as well as a complimentary wellness consult. “Mom’s Search for Meaning” was not the book Melissa would have chosen to write for Alice, but she was not given that choice. She is deeply grateful to the many arms and hearts which have lifted her up since Alice died. xo

3/29/23 BOOK MARKETING CHAT WITH BAD REDHEAD MEDIA TO DISCUSS THE LAUNCH OF MELISSA’S BOOK, “MOM’S SEARCH FOR MEANING.”

On 3/29/23 at 11 AM PDT, join Melissa and Bad Redhead Media owner Rachel Thompson for a discussion about launching “Mom’s Search for Meaning” (released 3/28). There will be a giveaway! One attendee will receive a signed copy of Melissa’s book! Link to join or listen to the recording HERE

FB LIVE on 1-17-23 at 3:30 PST with Cairo Brown Foundation

Thursday, 1-17-23 I’ll discuss SUDC and the unique grief and trauma which follow unexplained, unexpected deaths with Shanet from The Cairo Brown Foundation.

You Tube Podcast on Resilience with Ruth Snyder

It’s always a joy to speak with Ruth Snyder about resilience. You can check out our YouTube chat here:

SCCC Annual Gala – Spring Bash – April 30, 2022

I’m honored to present an award to Kim Cookson (founder and director of the Southern California Counseling Center’s Trauma and Resiliency Training Program) at SCCC’s annual Gala on Saturday, April 30th. As most of you know, SCCC was critical to my healing after my daughter died. I’ve done fundraising events in Alice’s memory for SCCC ever since, with hope that everyone can access the affordable, effective treatments that changed my life.

The Gala can be attended in-person or virtually. Tickets are available at the link below.

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