Fostering Alignment within the Black Religious Community
A Recorded Webinar
Recorded on Friday, February 10, 2023
Description
Findings from the most recent pew survey show that 61% of Black adults in America attend spiritual services. Of that group, more than half attend a predominantly Black congregation (Pew Research Center, 2021). It’s no surprise that members of the Black community may share experiences with local spiritual leaders that either positively or negatively impacts their recovery. A Black patient may share spirituality as a resource for recovery, or a traumatic experience of spiritual abuse that contributed to their diagnosis. This panel discussion will demonstrate how to advocate for the Black Community by addressing “church hurt,” exploring opportunities for alignment with spiritual leaders, and share examples of mobilizing recovery partnerships.
Learning Objectives
- Participants will be able to describe the historical importance and involvement of the Black community in religious and spiritual practices.
- Participants will be able to identify three ways that religious and spiritual involvement can harm and three ways it can support addiction recovery.
- Participants will be able to incorporate tools to explore opportunities for alignment with spiritual leaders in their communities.
Presenters
Faiza Coleman-Salako, MSIS
Faiza Coleman-Salako, MSIS, is a Behavioral and Social Sciences Librarian (20+) supporting research in the dissemination of information to historically disadvantaged populations. She served as a K-12 educator (10+) teaching religious and ethnic minority students and is a developing Islamic family mediator. As Executive Officer of Words Heal, Inc., she helps create sustainable programs for information-delivery with the therapeutic use of books to encourage the resolution of conflict, informed decision-making, and reduce perceptions of loneliness and social isolation. Coleman-Salako has formal training in Islamic and Quranic Sciences, holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Butler University, and a Master’s in Information Science from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She is intent on establishing bibliotherapy as a proved aid to well-being.
Faiza Coleman-Salako, MSIS, is a Behavioral and Social Sciences Librarian (20+) supporting research in the dissemination of information to historically disadvantaged populations. She served as a K-12 educator (10+) teaching religious and ethnic minority students and is a developing Islamic family mediator. As Executive Officer of Words Heal, Inc., she helps create sustainable programs for information-delivery with the therapeutic use of books to encourage the resolution of conflict, informed decision-making, and reduce perceptions of loneliness and social isolation. Coleman-Salako has formal training in Islamic and Quranic Sciences, holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Butler University, and a Master’s in Information Science from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She is intent on establishing bibliotherapy as a proved aid to well-being.
Pastor Lisa Connors, LCPC, NCC, MAC, ABD
Pastor Lisa Connors, LCPC, NCC, MAC, ABD, is an Associate Pastor at In His Image International Ministry, Inc. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Master Addiction Counselor. Her greatest passion is working with individuals affected by HIV/AIDS, substance use disorders, mental health disorders, violence, abuse, trauma, grief, loss, and racial and social injustices. Connors’ clinical work includes serving clients who have co-occurring disorders. In addition to her pastoral and clinical work, Connors is a college professor teaching chemical dependency and substance use disorder courses and is a founding member and the President-Elect of the Maryland Association for Addiction Professionals (MAAP). Connors earned her Bachelor's in Social Work, Master's of Divinity, Master's in Professional Counseling, and is completing her Doctoral degree in Psychology.
Pastor Lisa Connors, LCPC, NCC, MAC, ABD, is an Associate Pastor at In His Image International Ministry, Inc. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Master Addiction Counselor. Her greatest passion is working with individuals affected by HIV/AIDS, substance use disorders, mental health disorders, violence, abuse, trauma, grief, loss, and racial and social injustices. Connors’ clinical work includes serving clients who have co-occurring disorders. In addition to her pastoral and clinical work, Connors is a college professor teaching chemical dependency and substance use disorder courses and is a founding member and the President-Elect of the Maryland Association for Addiction Professionals (MAAP). Connors earned her Bachelor's in Social Work, Master's of Divinity, Master's in Professional Counseling, and is completing her Doctoral degree in Psychology.
Rev. Earle J. Fisher, PhD
Rev. Earle J. Fisher, PhD, is Senior Pastor of Abyssinian Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. Rev. Fisher holds a Doctoral degree in Communication from the University of Memphis and is author of The Reverend Albert Cleage Jr. and the Black Prophetic Tradition (2021).
Rev. Earle J. Fisher, PhD, is Senior Pastor of Abyssinian Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. Rev. Fisher holds a Doctoral degree in Communication from the University of Memphis and is author of The Reverend Albert Cleage Jr. and the Black Prophetic Tradition (2021).
Joe Powell, LCDC
Joe Powell, LCDC, is in long term recovery with 31 years free of alcohol and other drugs. He is the President/CEO of the Association of Persons Affected by Addiction (APAA) in Dallas, TX, a recovery community organization that provides peer-to-peer mental health and substance use recovery support services for individuals, family members, and the community. Powell has been a licensed chemical dependency counselor for over 25 years. He has a broad base of expertise regarding all aspects of behavioral health service delivery systems and their impact on families. He specializes in areas regarding recovery community support services, systems of care, and the holistic recovery management process. Powell is a servant leader, lifelong learner, innovator and initiator of telehealth peer recovery support services, and a national subject matter expert in the peer recovery movement. He is originally from Harlem, NY.
Joe Powell, LCDC, is in long term recovery with 31 years free of alcohol and other drugs. He is the President/CEO of the Association of Persons Affected by Addiction (APAA) in Dallas, TX, a recovery community organization that provides peer-to-peer mental health and substance use recovery support services for individuals, family members, and the community. Powell has been a licensed chemical dependency counselor for over 25 years. He has a broad base of expertise regarding all aspects of behavioral health service delivery systems and their impact on families. He specializes in areas regarding recovery community support services, systems of care, and the holistic recovery management process. Powell is a servant leader, lifelong learner, innovator and initiator of telehealth peer recovery support services, and a national subject matter expert in the peer recovery movement. He is originally from Harlem, NY.
Kevin Washington, PhD (Mwata Kairi)
Kevin Washington, PhD (Mwata Kairi), is an Afrikan-Centered Psychologist licensed in Florida and Washington, DC, engaged in the inquiry into the human soul. He has taught, lectured, and spoken at several colleges nationally and internationally, as well as many other national and international organizations. He is a Past President of the Association of Black Psychologists as well as the former Dean and Pastor of Imani Temple Cathedral. Currently, he is an Associate Professor and Head of the Sociology and Psychology at Grambling State University and is the National Director of Black Marriage Day. As a Fulbright-Hays scholar, Washington conducted research in South Afrika (Azania) where he researched Ubuntu and how it can inform mental health service delivery to people of Afrikan ancestry and others. As the founder of Ubuntu Psychotherapy (Psychology), he advances a culturally sensitive modality for mental health counseling and psychotherapy for Black men and boys as well as Black/Afrikan families.
Kevin Washington, PhD (Mwata Kairi), is an Afrikan-Centered Psychologist licensed in Florida and Washington, DC, engaged in the inquiry into the human soul. He has taught, lectured, and spoken at several colleges nationally and internationally, as well as many other national and international organizations. He is a Past President of the Association of Black Psychologists as well as the former Dean and Pastor of Imani Temple Cathedral. Currently, he is an Associate Professor and Head of the Sociology and Psychology at Grambling State University and is the National Director of Black Marriage Day. As a Fulbright-Hays scholar, Washington conducted research in South Afrika (Azania) where he researched Ubuntu and how it can inform mental health service delivery to people of Afrikan ancestry and others. As the founder of Ubuntu Psychotherapy (Psychology), he advances a culturally sensitive modality for mental health counseling and psychotherapy for Black men and boys as well as Black/Afrikan families.
Rev. Thurston S. Smith, MPA, LAC/S, CCS (Moderator)
Thurston S. Smith, MPA, LAC/S, CCS, is a project team member for Paramount Consulting Group, PLLC. He has over 25 years of experience in criminal and juvenile programming, mental health, and children and youth services. Smith serves as Administrative and Program Surveyor for CARF International and adjunct faculty member for Union University. He is a retiree of the U.S. Veterans Health Administration and he held a variety of leadership positions during his civil service career. Smith serves as a community organizer, public policy activist, and advocate against poverty and racial injustice. He is the recipient of the 2020 Presidential Service Award and 2021 NAADAC Mel Schulstad Professional of the Year Award. Smith is an associate minister, certified coach/mentor, licensed counselor, and clinical supervisor, and is currently serving his second term on the Tennessee Community Resource Board for the Tennessee Department of Corrections.
Thurston S. Smith, MPA, LAC/S, CCS, is a project team member for Paramount Consulting Group, PLLC. He has over 25 years of experience in criminal and juvenile programming, mental health, and children and youth services. Smith serves as Administrative and Program Surveyor for CARF International and adjunct faculty member for Union University. He is a retiree of the U.S. Veterans Health Administration and he held a variety of leadership positions during his civil service career. Smith serves as a community organizer, public policy activist, and advocate against poverty and racial injustice. He is the recipient of the 2020 Presidential Service Award and 2021 NAADAC Mel Schulstad Professional of the Year Award. Smith is an associate minister, certified coach/mentor, licensed counselor, and clinical supervisor, and is currently serving his second term on the Tennessee Community Resource Board for the Tennessee Department of Corrections.
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