Course Description

Course Description: 

In this comprehensive 1.5-hour workshop, mental health professionals will delve into the intricate dynamics of poverty and its profound psychological repercussions. Through an exploration of trauma-informed care principles, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how poverty induces stress responses that transcend mere financial scarcity. By examining real-world examples and engaging in interactive discussions, attendees will learn to differentiate between stressors originating from poverty and other mental health issues, equipping them with invaluable insights for tailored interventions. Moreover, this workshop will empower mental health professionals to integrate socioeconomic factors into their assessments and treatment plans, fostering a more holistic approach to client care. Ultimately, participants will emerge with enhanced skills and strategies to effectively support individuals, families, and communities navigating the complex intersection of poverty and mental health.

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/.