BOOK SIGNING: The Cost of Healing in Silence w/ Ashley McGirt-Adair

WHO & WHAT: A signing & meet and greet with Ashley McGirt-Adair, author of The Cost of Healing in Silence: Navigating Racial Trauma and The Call for Culturally Responsive Care [https://rep.club/products/the-cost-of-healing?_pos=1&_psq=ashley+mcgirt&_ss=e&_v=1.0]. WHEN: Doors at 12:00pm - 2pm WHERE: Reparations Club, 3054 S. Victoria Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90016 HOW: TICKET w/ BOOK: This ticket guarantees a spot in the signing line and includes a signed book available for pick up at the event. PLEASE NOTE: * Must purchase the book from Reparations to enter the signing line SIGNED BOOK ONLY: Can't make it IRL but still want a signed copy? Order directly from our site! [https://rep.club/products/the-cost-of-healing?_pos=1&_psq=ashley+mcgirt&_ss=e&_v=1.0] Please email us at questions@reparations.club [https://mailto:questions@reparations.club] if you have any additional needs, questions, or accessibility concerns. About the Book: AN UP-TO-DATE AND EXPERT DISCUSSION OF HOW TO CREATE A MORE CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE MENTAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM In The Cost of Healing in Silence: Navigating Racial Trauma and the Call for Culturally Responsive Care, veteran psychotherapist and trauma specialist Ashley McGirt-Adair delivers an effective roadmap for culturally responsive mental health care that acknowledges, understands, and begins to heal the ways racial bias and stereotypes infiltrate counseling. Blending contemporary research, practical tools, and searing personal stories, McGirt-Adair offers both a personal narrative and a comprehensive guide to more equitable mental health care. The Cost of Healing in Silence offers techniques for culturally responsive care that demonstrates how mental health care can be improved by offering therapy that is reflective of and sensitive to a range of identities. McGirt-Adair helps readers uncover the impacts of racial trauma and navigate the scars it leaves behind, offering culturally attuned techniques for healing and restoration that honor identity and community. You'll also find: * Actionable guidance for recognizing and addressing racial bias in therapeutic settings * Inspiring amplifications of marginalized voices, including those whose pain has often been overlooked and dismissed * Strategies for improving access to Black therapists and implementing changes that prioritize cultural responsive care Perfect for people of color who have faced discrimination, bias, or unequal treatment in healthcare settings and are seeking guidance on how to heal from these experiences, The Cost of Healing in Silence is also a must-read for healthcare professionals, educators and allies committed to transforming healthcare into a more equitable system. ASHLEY MCGIRT- ADAIR, MSW, LICSW, (SPRING VALLEY, CA) is a psychotherapist and founder of the WA Therapy Fund Foundation (https://therapyfundfoundation.org). She is also a leading speaker on racial trauma and healthcare, whose core mission is to eliminate barriers to mental health and improving mental health outcomes, especially for Black people and other historically marginalized communities. Her speaking and consulting clients that include Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, the Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Public Schools, Yale University, Pierce College, Comcast, and more. Ashley has been featured in Forbes, The Seattle Times, MSNBC, OWN, Bravo, and more. She earned her master's in social work from the University of Washington and her bachelor of science in psychology. Refund Policy: At Rep Club, we are committed to providing a valuable experience for all attendees. However, we understand sometimes plans change. Below is our refund policy for ticket purchases: Refund Eligibility: Requests for refunds must be made no later than 14 calendar days prior to the event date via Eventbrite only. - After this deadline, no refunds will be issued, except under extraordinary circumstances (see "Force Majeure" below). - Refunds will only be issued to the original purchaser via the original method of payment (i.e. Eventbrite). Non-Refundable Items: Processing fees and service charges are non-refundable, unless the event is canceled by the organizer (i.e. Rep Club). Event Cancellation or Rescheduling - If the event is canceled by the organizer, a full refund will be issued to all ticket holders, including any fees paid. - If the event is rescheduled, your ticket will automatically be valid for the new date. If you are unable to attend the rescheduled date, a refund request can be made within 7 calendar days of the rescheduling notice. No-Show Policy If you do not attend the event and have not contacted us by the refund deadline, unfortunately no refund will be issued. Contact Us If you have any questions regarding this refund policy, please contact us at questions@reparations.club [https://mailto:questions@reparations.club].