April 19, 2012
Providing A Grief Support Program for Families Affected By Violence: Mothers in Charge
Dorothy Johnson-Speight, MHS, LPC
NO GREATER PAIN…than coming to terms with the grief of losing a child to violence. This presentation will explore how a mother lost her only son to senseless violence. Information will be shared on how she summoned up the courage to build a community of women and family members who’ve experienced loss; established violence prevention/intervention programs and formed Chapters of Mothers In Charge organizations through-out the nation.
7:00 p.m.to 9:00 p.m.
Bryn Mawr College
Dalton Building, Room 300
Registration required:
https://brynmawr.wufoo.com/forms/rsvp-providing-a-grief-support-program/
610-520-2601 or email childandfamily@brynmawr.edu
(limited seating)
Dorothy Johnson-Speight, MHS, LPC - highly regarded leader, lauded conference workshop speaker, and guest television commentator is a clarion voice against the war to end senseless acts of violent crime. She is Executive Director and Founder of Mothers In Charge (MIC), a grassroots organization whose mission focuses on violence prevention through the education and intervention for children, young adults, families and community organizations. Ms. Johnson-Speight received her Master Degree in Human Services from Lincoln University and School Psychologist Certification from Immaculata University. She has received many recognitions and awards for her work in the community including Philadelphia Magazine’s coveted “Best Philadelphian” Award. Channel 3 Early Show produced an extensive segment on the organization along with winning several nominations for the film “No Greater Pain” at the Peace On Earth Film Festivals in San Diego California and Chicago Illinois.
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January 31, 2012
Responding to Children Affected by Violence:
A Trauma Informed, Culturally Competent Approach
Salome, Raheim, PhD
Children who experience violence in their families or communities—either as targets or witnesses—are at greater risk for a wide range of social and behavioral health issues. This interactive presentation will explore the critical need for care that addresses their trauma and is guided by principles of cultural competence and cultural humility.
Salome Raheim, PhD, is Dean and Professor of the School of Social Work at the University of Connecticut. Her research interests include cultural competence, social justice, human rights, social and economic development, and organization and community practice. Salome has taught courses in Organization and Community Practice; Oppression, Discrimination and Diversity; Social Work Pedagogy; Introduction to Social Work; and field and practicum seminars. Her academic involvement has spanned the bachelor, masters and doctoral levels.
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
2 CEU's
Bryn Mawr College
Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research
300 Airdale Rd., Bryn Mawr, PA
Registration required:
610-520-2601 or email childandfamily@brynmawr.edu
(limited seating)
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November 15, 2011
What African American Teen Girls Teach Us About The Psychosocial Consequences of Losing a Friend to Murder and About Resilience
Celeste M. Johnson, PhD
Homicide, the leading cause of death of African American adolescents, leaves many urban youth to grieve the tragic loss of a friend. From a qualitative study, African American teen girl survivor-friends shed light on their bereavement, coping, resilience, and other psychosocial consequences of such a loss.
Celeste M. Johnson is a graduate of the Philadelphia public schools, Hampton University, and Bryn Mawr College's Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research. Currently at Widener University Center for Social Work Education, she teaches second-year clinical social work courses and Human Behavior in the Social Environment courses.
Ms. Johnson’s research interests involve traumatic stress, traumatic grief and community violence in urban populations and grief and loss in underrepresented populations. Her perspective about social work is that these are challenging and demanding times requiring clinical social workers to be trained, creative, and attuned to the complexity of clients, their worlds and social systems.
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
2 CEU's
Bryn Mawr College
Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research
300 Airdale Rd., Bryn Mawr, PA
Registration required:
610-520-2601 or email childandfamily@brynmawr.edu
(limited seating)
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October 18, 2011
Right on Q
Working with LGBTQ Youth and Their Families
Maria Paradiso, MSW, LSW, LMSW
This workshop provides knowledge and reviews practice implications when working with LGBTQ youth and their families. Participants will review data, developmental models of LGBTQ identity-formation, health, mental health and familial issues. Intersectionality of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity will be addressed along with ethical and legal issues which impact LGBTQ individuals and their families. Participants will gain a greater understanding of how to practice with LGBTQ young people in linguistically, culturally, clinically and programmatically relevant ways.
Maria Paradiso, MSW, LSW serves as Director of Field Education at Bryn Mawr GSSWSR. Ms. Paradiso has a MSW from Rutgers University and over 20 years of social work experience as a clinical social worker, supervisor and non-profit manager. Ms. Paradiso has presented at both the national and state level working with adults and adolescents in psychiatric settings, addictions, HIV/AIDS, and LGBTQ youth and their families. She has dedicated her life to the field of social work in serving others, building communities and building cultures of inclusivity.
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
2 CEU's
Bryn Mawr College
Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research
300 Airdale Rd., Bryn Mawr, PA
Registration: 610-520-2601 or email childandfamily@brynmawr.edu
(limited seating)
Website: http://www.brynmawr.edu/childandfamily/sls_2011_10.html
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