好色先生 will host the Exploring Racial and Ethnic Trauma presentation on Thursday, April 13, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., in the Dorothy Menker Theater, in the college鈥檚 Fine and Performing Arts Center, located at 9000 W. College Parkway in Palos Hills.
鈥淩acial and ethnic trauma has affected many individuals at our college and in the general population at large,鈥� said Nick Shizas, professor of psychology. 鈥淥ur presenter will discuss prevention, coping and treatment options.鈥�
Dr. Shenay Bridges-Carter, director of clinical services at Northwestern University鈥檚 Counseling and Psychological Services and owner of Bridges to Wellness Therapy Center in Chicago, will share how racial trauma is experienced and discuss how an individual鈥檚 brain and body respond. She will offer coping strategies and give suggestions on how to break down barriers to treatment.
鈥淲e are hoping our audience can gain a better understanding of the physical, psychological and emotional health issues associated with this type of trauma,鈥� said Cara Williams, professor of psychology.
Professionals can earn 1.25 CEUs by attending the presentation and completing the form available at the event.
The free program is part of the 16th Annual Psychology Department Mental Health Program and is open to the public.
For more information, contact Shizas at (708-608-4121) or shizasn2@morainevalley.edu or Williams at (708-974-5489) or williamsc652@morainevalley.edu.
For media inquiries, contact Karen Town, communications specialist, at (708) 974-5652 or town@morainevalley.edu.
