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Event Description
It Takes a Village:
Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Haitian Children, Adolescents and Families
Saturday, May 2, 2015
9:00 am – 4:30 pm at MSPP
Keynote Speakers:
Charlene Désir, EdD, Professor, Nova Southeastern University; Co-Founder, T.E.N. Global
Michel DeGraff, PhD, MIT
Program Directors:
Gemima St. Louis, PhD, Castagna Lacet Cadet, PhD, MSW and Jill Bloom, PhD
The Annual Conference on Haitian Mental Health brings together practitioners, researchers, educators, public health officials, faith-based and spiritual leaders, community advocates, and policymakers whose current work can inform the development of a comprehensive, community-based, and culturally-oriented mental health agenda for Haitians in the Diaspora.
The primary aim of the Annual Conference is to provide an intellectually stimulating forum where attendees can engage in a meaningful discourse on the mental health needs of the Haitian community; learn from leading scholars in the field; network with other professionals with a strong interest in, passion for, and commitment to promoting the health and well-being of Haitian immigrants; and exchange knowledge, information, and data on culturally-oriented theoretical inquiries, clinical practices, treatment interventions, research, and policy-based initiatives. In addition to offering cutting-edge presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities, the Conference is intended to commemorate Haitian Heritage Month through a series of cultural events and an annual art exhibition that celebrate the rich history, values, and traditions of Haitian culture.
Learning objectives:
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Current state of knowledge about the mental health needs of Haitian children, adolescents, and families
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Impact of trauma on Haitian children, adolescents, and families
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Child-rearing practices in the Haitian community, and the roles of Haitian mothers, fathers, and grandparents in the family system
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Psychosocial impact of migration and relocation experiences on the adaptation of Haitian youth, elders, and families in the U.S.
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Systemic barriers to access to mental health services for Haitian youth, adults, and elders
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Culturally-oriented interventions that can be successfully implemented in schools, homes, and community-based settings
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Effective approaches to preventing, diagnosing, and treating mental illnesses among Haitian children, adolescents, adults, and elders
Program Code: HMH4
6 CE Credits | $130 includes lunch
($65 for students and members of the general public not requesting CE Credits)
Location: at MSPP, Newton
Event Type:Continuing Education Program Category:Special Events Early registration ends on Jan 11, 2015.
Regular registration starts on Jan 12, 2015 and ends on Apr 21, 2015.
Late registration starts on Apr 22, 2015.
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Registration Fees
| Fee Type | Early | Regular | Late |
| Addressing the MH Needs of Haitian Children/Adolescents/Families - HMH4 | | Member Fee: | $130.00 | $130.00 | $130.00 | | Non-Member Fee: | $130.00 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Non-MSPP Students, General Public, Other Professionals (No CE Credits) | | Member Fee: | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | | Non-Member Fee: | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
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