11:30 am in person; noon on Zoom
Please plan to join the conversation about “Trauma & Resilience” led by Amy McNicholas and Felicia Houston.
Amy is faith and mental health specialist with Advocate Health LCPC. In her role she partners with and supports faith-based communities around issues of mental health and emotional well- being. This entails consulting with faith leaders on issues they are facing with their members and communities; strengthening faith communities to be places that reduce stigma around mental health issues and offer support and care; advocating for policies and funding that support mental health equity. Amy is Licensed Clinical Professional counselor with a master’s degree in clinical Psychology with a focus on Trauma. For the past eight years, she has specialized in working with children, adults, and families coping with trauma and grief. Amy has provided clinical consultation, training, advocacy and education to medical teams, schools, and community agencies throughout the Chicagoland area.
Felicia also serves as faith and mental health specialist for Advocate Health LCPC. Poet Audre Lorde wrote, “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” Felicia truly believes in that statement. Her passion is inspiring and empowering people to make mental health and self-care a priority. With more than 20 years of experience in the mental health field, Felicia has delivered dynamic workshops and presentations to educate audiences on mental health, trauma, resiliency, & wellness.
Please contact Rev. Kevin Brown, Associate Conference Minister for Faith Formation, with any questions.