Who We Are
Project HEART was created to help individuals transition into a life of empowerment and walk into their destiny.
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My name is Dana Watson and I am the founder of Project HEART. We've all experienced broken hearts, brokenness, and betrayal in our life. Some may have been involved in abusive relationship, lost a love one, or felt alone due to incarceration. I understand, because I've been there. I am a survivor of domestic violence. After being engaged to the man, who I thought, was the man of my dreams, he became abusive towards me until I got the strength to leave the relationship. However, after finally becoming strong enough to leave, I faced depression, fear, and low self-esteem. I accepted that I needed help, because I knew that I could not do it alone.
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Dana Watson is a graduate of Regent University, with a joint Masters degree in Practical Theology and Human Services Counseling. She also obtained a Master's of Education degree from Cambridge College and a Bachelor's of Science in Human Services Counseling from Old Dominion University. She is the published author of "Because He Loves Me", a book about domestic violence, and co-authored, "I am a Praying Wife". She enjoys serving as a domestic violence advocate, groups facilitator, and public speaker.
Dana is trained in Critical Incident Stress Management, Mediation, and Conflict Resolution. She has extensive experience in the criminal justice field and is looking to provide preventative services to the community. Dana is also a Coach/Trainer through The Up Center, providing trauma informed care to Norfolk Public Schools, educating teachers about trauma on the brain, resiliency, neuroscience, and strategies on how to engage with a student who has experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES). She is currently attending Health Coaching Institute with a expected completion date of March 2019. Health and Life Coaching certifications pending |