The Institute for Mastery and Integration (IMI) invites you to join this exciting and free conversation to explore the intersection of racial discrimination, trauma, violence and slavery on African Americans and understand how the past has influenced our present. Dr. DeGruy will provide practical tools to eliminate non-productive attitudes, beliefs and behaviors. Following the morning session, Dr. DeGruy will hold a more in-depth dialogue, for CHURCH LEADERS ONLY, on how the Black church can step forward to facilitate healing in today’s Black communities.
Free *Registration Required
Workshops | Networking | Exhibitor Lounge | Breakfast + Lunch
Event Details
- 9:00am – 9:45am Registration, Networking, Exhibitor Hall and Breakfast
- 9:45am – 12:00pm Morning Session – Black, Bold, and Bruised: Understanding Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome – A transformative presentation by Dr. Joy DeGruy, facilitated by Dr. Sheryl Brissett Chapman, Ed.D., LHD, ACSW; IMI Senior Fellow
- 12:00pm – 2:00pm Exhibitor Hall & Light Lunch Fare
- 12:30pm – 2:00pm Afternoon Session *exclusively for church leaders – Community Healing: The Role of the Black Church Luncheon facilitated by Krystal Holland, BA, CRCCPA, CEC; IMI Executive Director
Parking: $4 per hour, $16 max
Traville Gateway Garage
9638 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
Sponsor + Exhibitor Opportunities
We are thrilled to partner with you for this Black History Month event, Healing Multigenerational Trauma: A Conversation with Dr. Joy DeGruy.
This day will bring together 300+ attendees, including community members, activists, elected officials, human services professionals, and emerging leaders. Your support as a vital partner will help shape this event and the future of this wealthy community where Black residents continue to fare the poorest among measures of well-being.”
Contact Janelle Jeffers, Training & Events Manager at jjeffers@nccf-cares.org or 202-345-4311
Featured Speakers
Arthur, Researcher & Educator
Executive Director, IMI
Senior Fellow, IMI
Thank You To Our Sponsors and Exhibitors!
We couldn’t do this without our community partners.
