August 02

2023

21st Annual Cultural Diversity Conference

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2023 What to Expect

Great Speakers

Our goal is to develop cultural awareness in the community by providing practical ideas and information for working with different cultures and abilities through amazing local providers and experts.

Networking

We want you to meet new people, learn more about local services and initiate the development of a local resource network.

Celebrate DEI

Greater diversity and inclusion in our community fuels a wider range of ideas, expertise, and life experience, helping evolve our world's collective knowledge and overall mindset.

Celebrating 20 years!
Up to 5.5 continuing education credits
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Workshops We offer
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Conference Participants in 20 years!

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR 2023 Event Speakers

Dr. Mitch Crawford

WellSpan Health

Cathy Bollinger

York County Community Foundation

MK C Strohman, MSW, LSW, HSV

Licensed Social Worker and Certified School Social Worker

Melvin Frye, MSW

Hempfield School District

Dr. Jessica Weiss-Ford, LCSW, CCTP

SunPoint Counseling / Millersville University

Dr. Cherise Hamblin

Founder and President, Patients R Waiting

Anna M. Deraco, PA-C

Physician's Assitant, Family First Health

PRICING PLANS 2023 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

Registration is now open on Eventbrite. Click the register button below to purchase a ticket. You will have the ability to choose your breakouts at that time.  If your company offers to pay for continuing education, please contact us for your coupon code. Your company will be billed for the ticket.

All access

All access

$60

25/100

All access
All access w/ CEUs

All access w/ CEUs

$100

100/200

All access w/ CEUs

2023 Conference Schedule

You could earn up to 5.5 CE Credits for this event. WellSpan Philhaven is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists, Pennsylvania Licensed Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Licensed Professional Counselors.

Click on MORNING or AFTERNOON circles to your right to see the schedules.

7.45 - 8.30 AM Registration and Networking

Check-In

Please join us for check-in and networking.

8.30 - 9.30 AM Morning Keynote
The Power of Embracing Multidimensional Narratives

Dr. Jessica Weiss-Ford, LCSW, CCTP

The Power of Embracing Multidimensional Narratives

While either providing advocacy, support or treatment via therapeutic interventions, organizations, or policies, it is important to value the multidimensional aspects of an individual’s identity (intersectionality)This presentation will examine ways to acknowledge and celebrate individual’s intersectionality including visible and non-visible identitiesIt allows open and honest communication and interactions on behalf for ourselves and othersBiases based on focusing on only certain aspects of individuals and groups must be closely examined to ensure genuine and helpful connections with holistic, supportive actions followingThis presentation will discuss the social constructs and expectations that are internalized to create narratives that are productive for growth in diversity, equity and inclusion for everyone and all their parts  

This sessions is eligible for 1.0 CEs.

9.30 - 10.00 AM Break

Stretch Break

Thirty minute break for coffee, stretching, brain breaks.

10.00 - 11.30 AM Morning Break-Out 1
Evaluating Stigma

Dr. Mitch Crawford

Evaluating Stigma

The talk will evaluate stigma from a perspective of where it comes from and how to interferes in our everyday lives.  Specific discussion will be around stigma related to substance use disorders, but it can translate to many other topics in our society.  There will be ample opportunities and invitations for dialogue, and participants will be challenged to implement the gained perspective from the talk to create change in their lives moving forward.  

This sessions is eligible for 1.5 CEs.
Choose 1 of 3 morning break-outs.

10.00 - 11.30 AM Morning Break-Out 2
Dismantling Ageism

Cathy Bollinger

Dismantling Ageism

Ageism is still a tolerated form of social prejudice that affects everyone and impacts everything, yet it largely goes unrecognized and unchallenged. This interactive session explores ageism and its impact on individuals, organizations, and communities. It includes activities for individuals to reflect on their own views about aging/older people and strategies to help organizations role-model a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment for all ages.

This sessions is eligible for 1.5 CEs.
Choose 1 of 3 morning break-outs.

10.00 - 11.30 AM Morning Break-Out 3
Overcoming Diversity Inertia

Dr. Cherise Hamblin

Overcoming Diversity Inertia

In 2020, many organizations made statements denouncing racism and pledged commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion. In 2023, organizations are still struggling to bring these statements into action. In this talk we will discuss how lack of diversity in medicine is a result of racism and discuss actions to address this issue. We will apply a methodical approach to this problem, discuss tracking of results and how to iterate on the process.

This session is eligible for 1.5 CEs.
Choose 1 of 3 morning break-outs.

11.30 - 1.00 Lunch

Lunch and Networking

1.00 - 2.30 PM Afternoon Keynote

Coming Soon

Panel - Being Bold

Panel of local professionals and community members reflecting on action and advocacy in creating real change in our community to foster inclusive spaces. 

2.30 - 2.45 PM Break

Break

Enjoy a fifteen minute brain break.

2.45 - 4.15 PM Afternoon Break-Out 1
 The Current Needs of LGBTQIA+ Youth: Best Practices for Family Care and Affirmation

MK C Strohman, MSW, LSW, HSV

The Current Needs of LGBTQIA+ Youth: Best Practices for Family Care and Affirmation

This session will provide an overview of the latest research around the mental health and school experiences of LGBTQIA+ youth. Additionally, we’ll  discuss the importance of family acceptance and the significant impact of family rejection. Attendees will learn best approaches for building family affirmation and support LGBTQIA+ youth. 

This session is eligible for 1.5 CEs.

Choose 1 of 3 afternoon break-outs.

2.45 - 4.15 PM Afternoon Break-Out 3
 Addressing Alternative Narratives of Men & Boys of Color Viewed through the Lens of the Black Cowboy

Melvin Frye, MSW

Addressing Alternative Narratives of Men & Boys of Color Viewed through the Lens of the Black Cowboy

Those in power have a vested interest in socializing Black boys and men to act according to narrow scripts that support notions of Black inferiority. Rather than offering the lived experiences of Black men such as Black Cowboys, the stereotypical scripts about Black men persist. The impact of the lack of role models for Black males are infused with legacies of slavery, Jim Crow, the Civil Rights movement, and the current struggle for equality, Blacks are faced with notions of Black Masculinity being reduced to a physical body that is commodified. In this presentation we will discuss how social constructs influenced by stereotypes propagated within the media to fuel symbolic representations of the Black male experience. We will examine our own biases that may serve as a barrier for helping Black boys and men. Further, this presentation will examine ways for those in the helping professions to empower Black males to celebrate individual's intersectionality and start healing from the historical and current trauma that impact the lived lives of Black boys and men. Finally, we will discuss how Black Cowboys serve as role models who have overcome stereotypes to embrace their own narratives as Black men.

This session is eligible for 1.5 CEs
Choose 1 of 3 afternoon break-outs.

2:45-4:!5
 The importance of Building Trust & relationships – Family 1st

Anna M. Deraco, PA-C

The importance of Building Trust & relationships – Family 1st

Building relationships with patients is essential to cultivating trust and engaging patients more meaningfully in their health care. The ability to build patient provider relationships is enhanced through cultural and linguistic competence communicating effectively and having a cultural understanding of the patient. In populations where language is seen as a barrier, providers must go beyond translation and interpretation services, and seek to increase cultural understanding. Research shows that patients who engage with practices and providers who embed cultural and linguistic competence into their approaches to care see better health outcomes.

This session is eligible for 1.5 CEs.
Choose 1 of 4 morning break-outs.

4.15 Conference Ends

To view the afternoon schedule, click the blue circle with  “AFTERNOON 2023” on it at the top of the schedule.

JOIN US Get Directions

From Lebanon: Take 422 West to Annville.

From Lancaster: Take 72 North to 422 West to Annville.

From Harrisburg: Take 422 East to Annville

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Once you get to LVC

The Cultural Diversity Conference is an event of the Community Health Council of Lebanon County.