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Break the Cycle. Heal the Family. Change the Future.

Welcome to the BF Empowerment Center, founded by Barbara L. Parker, a survivor, therapist, and community advocate on a mission to empower 44 million lives. Our national movement, "Not Another 1," pledges to prevent domestic violence, broken families, generational trauma, and community violence through compassionate, effective support.

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The Crisis: Understanding Our Society's Struggles

  • Broken relationships leading to rising divorce rates.

  • Trauma affecting families and children.

  • Violence in homes and schools disrupting communities.

You are not alone. At BF Empowerment Center, we understand these challenges deeply and stand with you to create a brighter future.

POWER

Our Solution: Transformational Healing and Support

BF Empowerment Center offers:

  • Mental Health Counseling: Healing trauma and nurturing emotional intelligence.

  • Relationship Coaching: Building healthy relationships and recovering from divorce.

  • Parenting Programs: Raising strong, emotionally intelligent children.

  • Community Programs: Empowering communities to prevent violence and foster healing.

Mental Health

Individual therapy
Couples therapy
Family therapy
Trauma recovery

Case Management

Substance Use Treatment

Relationship Coaching

Healthy relationships
Divorce recovery
Communication mastery
Boundary setting

Pre-Marital Coaching

Wedding Ceremony (Ohio only) 

MPAC Program

Coping skills
Communication skills
Emotional regulation
Financial literacy

Reducing suicide/homicide risk

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Workshops & Events

Parenting Powershift
Relationship Mastery Workshops
Community Healing Events

Speaking & Consulting

Topic

• trauma and resilience
• healthy relationships
• emotional intelligence
• violence prevention

Target audiences:

• corporations
• schools
• conferences
• community organizations

Products & Media

Book

A Powerful Divorce

A transformational guide helping women rebuild after toxic relationships and rediscover their power.

Podcast

The Powerfully Broken

Broken to unleash the power within

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Real Impact, Real Change

Witness our dedication in numbers:

  • Thousands of families served.

  • Countless children empowered with life skills.

  • Community events fostering connection and healing.

Meet Barbara Parker: Your Trusted Guide

Barbara Parker—a therapist, author, and motivational speaker—has transformed her adversities into a mission of healing and empowerment. Her journey from homelessness to becoming a leader in mental health advocacy inspires thousands.

  • Expertise: Therapist, author, speaker, and transformation strategist.

  • Mission: To create a global movement of healing and empowerment.

Join Us:
Take Action Today

Become a part of our movement.

  • Book a Consultation: Start your healing journey.

  • Join the Movement: Contribute to societal change.

  • Attend an Event: Engage with our community programs.

BF Empowerment Center is not just an organization; it's a movement towards a world where broken things are repaired with gold, becoming stronger and more beautiful.

Join us now and make a difference.

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Get in Touch

Ohio

526 South Main Street #107

Akron, Ohio 44311

Florida

2916 N Miami Ave 6th floor #639

Miami, FL 33127

330-368-2400

330-266-2955 (fax)

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Testimonials

 

“I found our sessions refreshing as you let me speak and be heard. I know this will be a journey and appreciate their professionalism and time in walking with me through it.”

 

K. Fleming

“This agency helped me through a very difficult time during a rocky relationship. My therapist helped me to make very important decisions that clarified my worth and validated me as a valuable person. I appreciate the time my therapist spent with me during therapy to help me transition from putting myself last to considering that I am a very strong woman.

 

B.  Hawkins

thervo therapy partner
APS School Partner
Bridge the Village partner
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