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Monique S. Howard, EdD, MPH - Senior Director of Women's Health Initiatives, Penn Nursing Center for Women's Global Health (CGWH) - Please read Dr. Howard's bio here.

Shanna M. Williams, LCSW, MEd, CLC, PMH-C (she/her)- Birth Doula, Owner - S.W. Doula, LLC.  Shanna M. Williams is the Founder of S.W. Doula, LLC,  where she integrates Birthwork and Clinical Therapy. She also serves as an Adjunct Professor in Social Work and is also a PhD Candidate at Widener University's Center for Social Work Education. Her research focuses on Black women, Maternal & Infant health outcomes, Pregnancy after loss and the impact of Historical trauma. 

Description: The overturning of Roe v. Wade via the Dobbs decision sent shockwaves through our nation. The public’s response was swift and voices, both for or against the decision, were heard most prominently from Adults. The underrepresented voices of Adolescents and Transition age youth were largely overlooked, much to the detriment of this population. This workshop aims to examine the needs and experiences of Adolescents and Transition age youth via both a historical and present focused lens of reproductive justice and abortion rights in the United States. Participants will explore the sexual health and developmental needs of teens as a foundation for understanding the impact of this landmark decision on their lives and the work of the professionals who serve them. The interactive conversation will raise awareness of both macro & micro level issues and uplift strategies to advocate for the needs of American youth. 

Ebony E. White, PhD, LPC, NCC, ASC - Assistant Clinical Professor, Program Director - Master in Addictions Counseling, Counseling & Family Therapy Department - Drexel University (click here to read Dr. White's profile) 

Sarah Wenger, PT, DPT, OCS, FNAP - Clinical Professor, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation - Drexel University - has been a professor at Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions since 2007. She is the Coordinator of Academic Integration at Stephen and Sandra Sheller 11th Street Family Health Services, an interprofessional community-based federally qualified health center in partnership with Drexel University and Family Practice and Counseling Network where she also provides pro bono physical therapy services 2 days a week. Dr. Wenger enjoys working with chronic biopsychosocial dynamics and teaching students how to care for patients with complex needs. Her treatment focuses on patient education and building self-efficacy to support and empower patients to manage their chronic conditions as independently as possible. As part of an interprofessional team, Dr. Wenger developed a chronic pain clinical reasoning model and psycho-education program. Dr. Wenger has published and presented on a range of topics related to her clinical and academic areas of expertise in chronic pain, underserved populations, clinical reasoning, and interprofessional care and education. She provides clinical mentorship to DPT, orthopedic residency, and creative arts therapy students and teaches Pathophysiology. Dr. Wenger also manages student affairs, mentors students on an annual service trip to Guatemala, is on the Physical Therapy Department Curriculum Committee and has served on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Committees for her department, college, university, and at 11th Street.

Description: The focus of this presentation is to highlight the value of interprofessional collaboration to support patients with complex needs, impacted by violence. We will explore concepts of anti-racism, trauma informed care, culture centered practice, and coordinated healthcare through a case study that explores gun violence, chronic pain, and opioid use. We specifically discuss the bidirectional effects of physical and mental health, from the perspectives of a physical therapist and mental health clinician.

Learning Objectives:

1. Amplify interprofessional collaboration and shared values as tools to facilitate self-efficacy

2. Demonstrate the relationship between physical therapy and mental health counseling in supporting patient/client wellness within under-resourced communities

3. Formulate a unified plan of care that centers the patient’s needs, community, and culture

Apply principles of anti-racism and trauma informed care in an integrated health setting