Sidney Frye

Sidney Frye

MDIV, MFT Clinical TraineeMN, US
Tackle serious topics related to equity, diversity and mental health with some witty humor and grandma's soul food recipes, from this father of 5.

Sidney Frye II is a mental health and racial equity speaker. He has a Master's of Divinity degree from Bethel University, as well as a Master's Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy. Sidney teaches Adolescent Psychology at North Central University, and is a Child Welfare Program Supervisor, supervising programs that work to address disparities and disproportionality that result in negative educational outcomes for students of color. A loving husband and proud father of five, Sidney is an avid soul food enthusiast, and aspiring cheesecake connoisseur.

Sidney Frye II is a mental health and racial equity speaker. He has a Master's of Divinity degree from Bethel University, as well as a Master's Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy. Sidney teaches Adolescent Psychology at North Central University, and is a Child Welfare Program Supervisor, supervising programs that work to address disparities and disproportionality that result in negative educational outcomes for students of color. A loving husband and proud father of five, Sidney is an avid soul food enthusiast, and aspiring cheesecake connoisseur.

In [OVER] My Head

Historical trauma is more than about what happened in the past. Learn how historical trauma affects the workplace environment and the people you serve today. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of historical trauma from both personal stories and emerging scientific perspectives. Practical strategies will be outlined on how to translate newfound insights into fostering and developing a more trauma-informed culture, intentionally grounded in empathy.
Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI)Educational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

Courageous Conversations

"Courageous Conversations"

Have you ever kept silent because you're afraid to say the wrong thing? Talking about racial equity can be uncomfortable. Learn how to have healthy "Courageous Conversations" about critical topics related to racism and inequality. Learn how to stop avoiding the elephant in the room, and start engaging in meaningful dialogue that goes beyond rhetoric, promoting a culture where all voices are heard. 

Audience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

The Miseducation of Soul Food

Many times if we are unaware of implicit bias, it can result in perpetuating micro-aggressions and causing unintended offenses. Learn from my own story of having to unlearn what I thought I knew about soul food, and how that might be analogous for having to unlearn what we think about people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds as ourselves. This conversation is a perfect recipe for addressing racial stereotypes and biases.
Unconscious BiasAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny