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Dr. Renate' Bender founded REBE Inspires, LLC to raise awareness about the impact of trauma, remove the stigma of mental illness, integrate faith communities with mental health advocates, and emphasize the importance of cultivating positive mental health among teens, women, and family caregivers. 

An overcomer of sexual assault and domestic violence, Dr. Bender is a crisis counselor and supporter of other survivors overcoming domestic violence and sexual assault. 

She is a family caregiver, licensed minister, biblical teacher, author, motivational speaker, and advocate of populations with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Credentials & Expertise:

•  PhD in Christian Counseling – Bringing a faith-centered approach to healing and growth
• Master’s in Public Administration – Leadership with strategic vision
•  Licensed Minister – Guiding with biblical wisdom and encouragement
•  Certified in Grief Counseling – Helping you find peace after loss
•  DBT Skills Workshop Graduate – Supporting youth in crisis & violence prevention
•  Youth & Adult Mental Health First Aid Certified – Equipping individuals with emotional wellness tools
•  Notary Public License – Providing trusted legal document services
•  Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt – Ensuring efficiency in every process
• Certified Healthcare Project Manager – Bringing excellence to faith-based mental health initiatives

While the credentials serve as useful tools, ultimately, it is her faith in yielding to Christ that will cause many of our guests to move from simply surviving into thriving and becoming the person they were created to be.