Emotional Intelligence and Planning Self-Care
Self-care with Chrisdya HoustonIn this conversation, Chrisdya Houston provides some practical tips about planning self-care. She shares the importance of rational thinking and emotional intelligence in relation to self-care.A native of Dallas, Texas, Chrisdya Houston successfully completed her compulsory education at Skyline Career Development Center and was accepted into her first choice - Southern Methodist University, where she went on to graduate in 1996 with a triple major in Journalism, Psychology, and Sociology. In 2012, she obtained a Master of Education in Curriculum& Instruction with an emphasis on Literacy from the University of Texas at Arlington and is currently completing the Learning Therapy Program at SMU to become a Certified Dyslexia Practitioner. As an educator, Chrisdya has earned Texas Teacher Certifications in General Elementary, Reading, and English as a Second Language. She also acquired the in-districtcredentials to serve the Talented & Gifted. Professionally, she has served the Dallas Independent School District for 20 years in the capacities of: elementary classroom teacher, secondary reading improvement teacher, and ESL Instructional Support Specialist. In her current role as a Dyslexia Interventionist, she continues to focus on literacy by helping students overcome obstacles that keep them from achieving academically. Through her previous role as an Adjunct Professor of Writing for the Dallas County Community College District, Chrisdya’s work in education not only helps children, but adults as well.Education is a staple in Chrisdya’s life, and so is entrepreneurship. Known as the “Travel Guru,” she is a professional travel agent who owns her own home-based travel business. She serves as a travel team trainer and also helps other people become travel agents. Chrisdya has been an active and faithful member of the Concord Church since 1976. As a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., philanthropy and service are also hallmarks for Chrisdya. Most recently, Chrisdya was named Vice President of the Dallas Chapter of L.I.P.S. (Living in Pure Silence) which advocates against domestic violence and works to educate and empower people to avoid and exit domestically troublesome relationships.Connect with Chrisdya:Instagram: @chrisdyasluxelifeFacebook: Chrisdya Houston