Description

Join us in welcoming Tamicka Monson MA, MS, LPC to Cornerstones of Care for this 3 CE opportunity.

Are you or someone that you work with chronically ill and chronically hopeless? This training dives into topics that further complicate chronic illness, including weight stigma, socioeconomic barriers, and race disparities. Attendees will explore the history of healthcare within oppressive systems from a licensed professional counselor's lens and how the history and current practices impact mental health. In addition, attendees will learn the various resources and tools to aid clients with chronic illnesses in their mental health journey.

Instructor

Contract Instructor

Tamicka Monson MA, MS, LPC

Tamicka Monson, MA, MS, LPC, CCTP is a professional counselor at Tamicka Monson Counseling LLC. She holds three degrees, including a Master of Science in counseling psychology from the University of Kansas. Tamicka is extremely passionate about identity work. Through individual and group counseling, speaking, and writing, Tamicka helps others heal, grow, and become the best version of themselves. As a dedicated speaker for over fifteen years, Tamicka uses her skills to reach out to hurting individuals within communities. Her topics include mental and emotional healing and living as a whole person after experiencing trauma. She also speaks to community leaders about social justice (such as gun violence, mass incarceration, and poverty) affecting minority communities. Furthermore, having worked in childcare, youth development, education, and mental health for more than fifteen years, she challenges educators to consider the unique struggles of those within minority and poverty-stricken communities and how these struggles affect them. Tamicka has written articles and has been featured on several podcasts and radio stations, including 90.7 KJHK and 90.9 The Bridge. Additionally, she is a rap artist and songwriter and uses her music to bring healing to others. For more information on Tamicka's work, visit https://www.tamickamonsoncounseling.com/.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Live Webinar

    • Chronic Illness and Mental Health

    • Handouts

  • 2

    Evaluation

    • Evaluation