20260718 1230 Strong Minds, Safer Lives - Mental Health and Self-Defense Fundamentals 1

20260718 1230 Strong Minds, Safer Lives - Mental Health and Self-Defense Fundamentals 1

Originally Aired on ACB Media

Amy Wilson led a virtual session connecting mental well-being and personal safety. The first half addressed managing fear, setting boundaries, and developing assertiveness to support emotional resilience. The second introduced self-defense fundamentals, including awareness, prevention, and simple protective responses. The session combined psychological insight with practical safety education and offered tools for school, work, travel, and social situations, emphasizing confidence, independence, preparedness, and the right to safety and respect.

Presenters: Amy Wilson, founder of the Safety Positive Foundation, Warrensburg, MO; Ricardo Salazar, president, ACBS, Miami, FL; Gregg Wandsneider, ACBS board member, Waukesha, WI