About this episode

Michael Citrini discusses themes of hope and resilience through the lens of Henri Nouwen and The Wailin’ Jennys.

Chosen, Blessed, Broken, and Served: How Henri Nouwen and The Wailin’ Jennys are Keeping Hope Alive with our guest MICHAEL CITRINI, Guest Bio Michael is a resident of Raleigh, North Carolina, He enjoyed a thirty-three year career in School Counseling within the North Carolina public school system. Throughout his career, Michael primarily served middle and high school students and their families, helping young people navigate academic, social, and personal challenges. Michael also served as an Instructional Specialist with Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS), where he facilitated Restorative Practice Circles for students, faculty, and staff across elementary, middle, and high schools. In addition, he led trainings in the Community Resiliency Model (CRM), a skills-based program designed to help individuals regulate and restore balance to their nervous systems, fostering greater resilience and well-being. Michael earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Wake Forest University and a Master of Education in School Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He later completed a Master of Pastoral Studies degree at Loyola University New Orleans and became a…

People in this episode

Hosts: Nancy Loeffler, Dan Loeffler

Guest: Michael Citrini

Topics covered

• hope
• spiritual direction
• resilience
• school counseling
• mental health

Keywords

• hope
• resilience
• spiritual direction
• school counseling
• mental health
• restorative practices
• Community Resiliency Model

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Wailin’ Jennys, Wake County Public Schools, Edenton Street Methodist Church, Saint Francis Springs Prayer Center, Wake Forest University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Loyola University New Orleans

Places: Raleigh, North Carolina

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