PsychoHairapy Training©
in New Orleans, Louisiana
Friday, April 3rd-Saturday, April 4th, 2020
The PsychoHairapy Research Lab at the University of the District of Columbia and the Center for Natural Connections at Tulane University have teamed up to offer a training intensive on mental health and hair! Our expertise, passion, and niche information is worthy of your weekend. Whether you are a mental health provider, hair care professional, or a student, you will be met with materials supported by scientific rigor and facilitators that model gentle nurturing care as you learn applied techniques. Join us.
The History of Our Hair Workshop© (2 Continuing Education Credits): Friday, April 3, 2020 | 10am-noon | $100
Buckle up for this ride on a hair time machine. Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka —a psychologist, hairstylist and hair historian— will take attendees on a journey of exploring the cultural and historical significance of hair through a visual narrative across the African Diaspora. From the pyramid walls to trending hashtags on social media, this workshop will give a context for why hair is so emotionally significant to Black communities. Participants will become fluent and analytical in assessing hair narratives within the lives of their clients and larger communities.
Talk, Touch & Listen While Combing Hair!© Introduction to community-based parenting interventions (4 CE Credits): Friday, April 3, 2020 | 1-5 pm | $200
Join us to learn about a psychosocial, sociocultural-valid intervention developed by Dr. Marva L. Lewis of Tulane University. The ritual and routine of combing young children’s hair is a simple task that takes place in homes around the world. Findings from Dr. Lewis’ research suggest that the interaction that goes on during hair combing may strengthen parent-infant attachment, as well the social emotional health and well-being of the child. Further, interventions centered on hair provide an opportunity to interrupt the unrecognized intergenerational messages of negative stereotypes of African beauty - natural coily/curly hair (texturism), and light/dark skin color (colorism). This highly interactive workshop will be led by Ms. Maureen Joseph, MSW and Ms. Ingrid-Penelope Wilson from the University of the District of Columbia. Both are gifted facilitators and trainers in the TT&L curriculum. The 4-hour workshop is open to counselors, social workers, mental health providers, and early childhood educators who provide services to young children and their families.
Location: Tulane University School of Social Work
Recognizing Symptoms of Mental Illness in Communities of Color (3 Continuing Education Credits):
Saturday, April 4, 2020 | 10am-1pm | $150
Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka and her team will facilitate a workshop on culturally-relevant mental health first aid. In this workshop, you will learn the signs and symptoms of common mental health disorders in our communities and how to attend to these matters in a caring and culturally-sensitive manner.
Developing PsychoHairapy Skills© ( 3 Continuing Education Credits): Saturday, April 4, 2020 | 2-5pm | $150
Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka and her team will offer a workshop to engage in role play and practice the micro-counseling skills of active listening, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and supportive group work in the salon/barbershop setting.
Location: Tulane University School of Social Work
Black is Beautiful Dinner:
7-9pm
The Black is Beautiful Dinner provides a safe space for healing, conversation, and community building. We will celebrate all things Black and Beautiful while we eat the most delicious presentation of New Orleans’ colorful and savory artistic cuisine. It will be a whole MOOD!
Dinner included with 2-day registration! $50 without 2-day registration.
Location: TBA
