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Hall, Aisha, EdD, MSW

Dr. Aisha Hall is currently an Assistant Professor in the Social Work Department at Park University. She has been a faculty member at Park University since August 2021. She specializes in clinical social work; healthcare; assessment; work with individuals and families; and leadership. She received her BSW from Temple University (Philadelphia, PA), her MSW from Syracuse University (Syracuse, NY), and her EdD from Walden University (Minneapolis, MN). Dissertation research focused on minority student learning in higher education. Current research focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Prior to obtaining her doctorate, Dr. Hall was engaged in direct practice for several years with individuals and family in clinical and healthcare settings. Outside of employment, she is very active in the community, focusing on diversity initiatives and volunteering with marginalized populations.

 

 

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Boddie, Courtney, PhD

Dr. Courtney Boddie is a licensed and board-certified mental health provider, healthcare administrator, counselor educator and supervisor, and consultant with an orientation toward social justice. He completed his clinical education at the University of Missouri’s CACREP-accredited program, is a fellow of the National Board for Certified Counselors, and holds a specialty certification in trauma counseling through the American Mental Health Counselors Association. With experience in group practice, agency, and college counseling settings, he specializes in clinical traumatology, multicultural and social justice counseling, psychological assessment, and career development. He currently serves as Clinical Director and NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider Program Administrator at The Counseling Hub and teaches at the University of Missouri-St. Louis and Southern New Hampshire University.


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Psychotherapy with Black Clients: Rumbling with Theory, Feelings, and Meaning-Making PART 1

Psychotherapy with Black Clients: Rumbling with Theory, Feelings, and Meaning-Making PART 2

 


 

 

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Thumann, Kathryn, MSW, LCSW

Katie Thumann, LCSW, is the Chief Operating Officer at St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center. Ms. Thumann is a BSW and MSW graduate of the St. Louis University School of Social Work. Ms. Thumann is a certified Green Belt and graduate of the Spring 2020 Governor’s Leadership Academy. She has over 13 years of experience working in mental health and leadership roles.

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Race Matters – Creating & Implementing Racial Equity Sessions in the Workplace

 

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Bennett, Justin, MSW, LCSW

Justin Bennett is a Missouri native and Licensed Clinical Social Worker who discovered his calling for public service over 15 years ago. While hospice ignited his passion for the field, he would go on to spend much of his career providing much needed state and federally funded mental health services. He is passionate about mental health care being free of barriers and stigma. While his practice has always involved direct care, he’s worked to change policies and procedures at departmental and state levels to improve access to care. He has taken an active role in advancing the social work profession through advocacy and in developing rules and regulations to improve practice. He also believes in educating and mentoring the next generation of social workers, and as such has taught at a local School of Social Work for over a decade. He has led a variety of professional speaking engagements to help other professionals grow their knowledge and to offer space for them to share their perspective. His commitment to the field of social work and those served has led him to his current role coordinating admissions for a federal agency’s substance abuse program, to serve as a member of a committee governing the practice of social work across the state, and to educate social work students on the ethics of diagnosing and treating mental health. Most recently, he became the owner of Mindful Perspective LLC, where he will help people and organizations find balance through developing perspective in the many facets of their life and practice.

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The Ethics of Competence

LGBTQIA+: History, Diversity, Inclusion