Urban Trauma Part 3: Mental Illness-The War Within

Urban Trauma: The Series- explores the issues and the impact of generational urban trauma that many clients face today. This series of training will provide clinical strategies and interventions to help professionals and survivors cope with exposure to such trauma.

Join us as we explore and examine the psychopathology and etiology of such conditions among those experiencing urban trauma.

Training Schedule:

Address: Eisenhower Tower

1701 S. 1^st Ave- 4^th Fl Suite 407

Day: Friday- 10/18/2019

Time: 8:30am-1:20pm

CE Credit: 4 hours

Breakfast and snacks provided

Participants will be able to:

1. Describe the most common mild to severe symptoms associated with an experience of urban trauma.

2. List at least 5 core issues throughout the lifespan for those living with mental illness.
3. Identify effective clinical approaches that assess and treat individuals diagnosed and undiagnosed.

Trainers:

Dr. Kimberly Thomas, LCPC, CADC, CPAIP, CAM-S II, ACS, is the owner of Healthy Soul Talk LLC. She has over 12 years of clinical experience working in the mental health and addictions field. In addition, Dr. Thomas has been training professionals in various academic and in-service platforms for over eight years. Her behavioral health firm provides multilayered behavioral health services throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.

Dr. Charles C. Brown earned his PhD in Community Psychology from National Louis University in Chicago. He is currently a Professor of Psychology campuses within the City Colleges of Chicago network. Dr. Brown is also the creator the R.E.A.C.T. Approach, which is a scientifically proven method to resolve conflicts within any relationship. He serves as the pastor of New Heaven Christian Church and is also the Co-Chair of the 37^th Ward Pastors and Ministers Alliance.

These clinicians have delivered critical mental health education to the faith-based community over the past months with an intentional goal of shattering the stigma of mental health illness in the church

These two clinicians have worked side by side to deliver mental health services; provide consultations to other professionals; and clinical supervision to Masters level interns.

Come and experience the passion they have in enhancing the behavioral health field.

Continuing Education Credit

Healthy Soul Talk LLC is approved/ licensed to provide continuing education for the following professions:

• Social Work license: 159.001469
• Professional Counselor license: 197.000305
• IAODAPCA/ICB Approved (Illinois CADC): 14866
• Healthy Soul Talk LLC provides 50% refunds for cancellations received at least 24 hours prior to the training.
• Fees can be transferred to another training date in the series.
• Request for interpreter services must be met at least 45 days in advance for these trainings.
• Pay at the Door/Walk-in registration is allowed if space permits.

*You must attend the entire time of training to receive CEU credit and certificate. *

Parking: FREE Parking