Social Support Systems of Wellness: Community Involvement
Pricing
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Date & Time
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Explain the central importance of community in many Indigenous cultures.
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Explain how community connections can provide emotional support and belonging.
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Describe how community elders and leaders can offer guidance and cultural wisdom.
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Describe how community rituals and ceremonies may contribute to healing.
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Explain the potential for community to reinforce positive behaviors and accountability.
Educational Goal
Participants will develop an understanding of the central role of community in Indigenous cultures and apply this knowledge to enhance emotional support, healing practices, and culturally sensitive care.
Description
Attendees will leave with a deeper appreciation of the role community plays in Indigenous healing traditions and practical ways to incorporate these insights into their work.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Dr. Ann Shillingford, PhD, is the co-owner of UnCage, LLC, a consulting and advocacy firm on a mission to empower marginalized populations by addressing their unique needs through research, public engagement, and consultation. Dr. Shillingford is also an Associate Professor of Counselor Education at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida. She has several years of experience as a professional school counselor prior to completing her doctorate at the University of Central Florida. Dr. Shillingford has written several articles and book chapters and through rigorous inquiry, aims to illuminate disparities, sociocultural concerns, resilience factors, and mental health issues affecting marginalized communities, fostering a nuanced understanding of their experiences. Dr. Shillingford’s co-edited book, Demystifying the DSM for School Counselors, was published in 2020. Dr. Shillingford’s newest text, Intersectional Counseling Skills: The Journey to Becoming a Culturally Inclusive Counselor, was published in Summer 2024.
Dr. Mary Hinson is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and is certified in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University. She also serves as a member of the clinical faculty at Southern New Hampshire University and is a board member for Licensed Clinical Counselors of North Carolina. Dr. Hinson operates her private practice, Live Well Counseling Solutions, where she consults with school systems and organizations to support their workforce with wellness and Diversity, Equity, Belonging and Inclusion initiatives. Serving as a change agent in her community she founded Pickens Peace Project, an organization serving at-risk youth and their families along with youth in unstable housing situations.
Financially Sponsored By
- Live Well Counseling Solutions, PLLC