I'm an Advocate, Encourager, and Mentor
for those whose lives are less than what they truly want
My second most favorite topics to present & discuss are emotions & how the brain handles emotions
My number one favorite topic is true Christianity as defined by the person of Jesus Christ
Your Compassionate Emotional Balance Expert,
Coach, Speaker, & Author
I'm also a proud Dog Mom of 2 spoiled pups, active in my church, and a life-long learner
Speaking Engagements
Upcoming & Ongoing - Catch Sherry at these Events
Most Wednesdays, Panel Guest on "Wellness Wednesday", FB Live event, Georgia Christian Business Network (gcbnetwork.com), virtual
Once per quarter, Guest Speaker on "Wellness Wednesday" (see above), virtual
What topic would benefit your group / organization / business?
Recently
"Humility as a Rebellious Act" by Sherry, Guest Speaker, "Wellness Wednesday" event (see above), 45 minutes, virtual, January 2024
"Procrastination Stories & other things I'll get to later" by Sherry, Featured Presenter at Business Network International - Strategic Alliance Chapter Meeting, Southern Arizona Area (BNI.com), 10 minutes, virtual, January 2024
"Go from Anxious to Calm in Less Than One Minute" by Sherry, Presenter at "Ignite52.0" Tucson Young Professionals Leadership Conference, Tucson AZ, 2 sessions @ 20 minutes each, in-person, September 2023
"My Road to Emotional Balance" by Sherry, Featured Presenter at Business Network International - Strategic Alliance Chapter Meeting, Southern Arizona Area (BNI.com), 10 minutes, virtual, September 2023
Ignite52.0, Tucson Young Professionals Leadership Conference
Article excerpt, pg 1 of 2, from REfashionD Magazine
Sherry & Rebellious Emotional Balance in the Media
Articles, Written by or Featured in
"What do you Expect?" by Sherry McClurkin, REfashionD Magazine, 4th Edition/2024 (Article excerpt embedded)
"Meet Sherry McClurkin", Shout Out Arizona, Dec. 11, 2023 https://shoutoutarizona.com/meet-sherry-mcclurkin-emotional-balance-expert-instructor-and-former-trauma-therapist-of-over-10-years/
"Tips to Stress Less" by Sherry McClurkin, Blog Guest of Riva Sidorsky & Associates, March 28, 2019 https://www.rivkasidorsky.com/blog/111499-guest-post-from-sherry-mcclurkin
Podcasts, Featured in
"Rebellious Emotional Balance", T-Lokes: Tucson Local Businesses by L Connor Voice, Episode 6, February 2024
https://blubrry.com/3563253/131147510/episode-6-rebellious-emotional-balance/
Conversation with Sherry, Hosted by Lisa J. MacDonald, The Step It Up Queen, August 2023 (Video embedded) https://www.facebook.com/StepItUpQueen
Recorded August 2023. Concepts & techniques discussed remain the same. Names of webinars/courses have changed.
Sherry's Background
Education & Training
100s of hours of Advanced Continuing Education, much in trauma-informed methods, also in Brainspotting.
From the website Brainspotting.com: "Brainspotting is accordingly a physiological tool/treatment which has profound psychological, emotional, and physical consequences."
Certified Trauma Specialist, Arizona Trauma Institute, which focuses on a salutogenesis approach.
Salutogenesis: "... examines the factors contributing to the promotion and maintenance ... mental well-being ... with particular emphasis on the coping mechanisms of individuals which help preserve health despite stressful conditions" ... Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Former Licensed Trauma Therapist, 10+ years
Former Certified Clinical Supervisor, 8+ years
MS Community Mental Health & Pastoral Counseling, Loyola University Maryland
BA Psychology, Hood College, Maryland
Presenter to Businesses & Community Organizations
Special request speaker for Student Leadership Summit @ Hood College, Frederick MD
Special request presentations created by Sherry given to non-profit agencies: Staff and parents at Head Start of Frederick County, MD; and community members at Seton Center Inc, Emmitsburg, MD
Special request presentation created by Sherry given to Maryland Naturopathic Doctors Association
Human Resources presentations to staff of local government agencies, including: Frederick County Government, MD; Frederick County Public Schools, MD; Frederick County Animal Control, MD; and to staff of Hood College, Frederick MD, and staff at Frederick Health Hospital, MD
Technical presentations and trainings over many years as part of employment in the tech sector
Leader & Mentor
Grew a solo private practice into a group private practice
Supervised and guided Interns and newer therapists since 2018 - 2024
Created a beautiful and welcoming mental health private practice location; oversaw and maintained that space for renters for 6 years as a Lease-holder/Landlord on a building, 2018-2023
Also: Oversaw Elementary School-aged programs at a church for several years; Ran an Outreach Program for under-served girls sponsored by a local Girl Scout Chapter; Led software design and development groups when worked in the tech sector
Moving People to Emotional Balance for More than 20 Years
Empowerment
Confidence
Focus
