This interdisciplinary convening of practitioners and academics is designed to expand a global understanding of multi-dimensional healing modalities among people of African ancestry.

Pan-African Connections: Culture and Religions of the African Matrix

This convening is designed to bring together wellness (wholistic, mental, and allied health), traditional healers, educators, scholars, writers, and legal professionals of African ancestry to explore indigenous healing modalities. Participants will travel to Salvador, Brazil (the capital state of Bahia) and be immersed in the rich cultural heritage and African Matrix of Religions (from the Congo, Guinea, and Yorubland) that influence the healing traditions of Brazil. Discussions will include how these traditions intersect with education, healthcare, law, policy, and other structural systems.

This five-day convening combines scholarly exchanges with cultural immersion tours, including the exploration of the strong African retention present in Salvador, Brazil. Workshops will include continuing education sessions, African-based healing practices, meetings with local healers, Candomble priests, and scholars.

Call for Presenters

Panel presentations and posters are invited on the following topic areas:

1. The Matrix of African Religions (Ifa, Candomble, Umbanda) and Mental Health.
2. Africana Literature as A Tool for Liberation.
3. Issues of Historic, Environmental, Legal, and Reproductive Justice Among People of African Ancestry.

Submissions are due by October 26, 2018. Notifications to accepted presenters by November 9, 2018.

Please click the following link to enter a submission:
https://goo.gl/forms/bLhIMjYXhBu0Ac7l2

NOTE: All accepted presenters must be registered and pay a deposit no later than November 30, 2018.

Tentative Schedule (Note that this schedule is subject to change)

July 7, 2019 Day 1 Participant Arrival
July 8, 2019 Day 2 Full Day of Training – Evening Meeting with local Healers
July 9, 2019 Day 3 Morning Training – Afternoon Tour
July 10, 2019 Day 4 Full Day Training – Evening Tour
July 11, 2019 Day 5 Training & Full Day Tour
July 12, 2019 Day 6 Full Day Exploration (Shopping or Beach)
July 13, 2019 Day 7 Participant Departure

FEES

$1600 per person includes:

Registration fees for Convening
Continuing Education Credits
Lodging (Double Occupancy)
3 meals daily
Coffee breaks
Ground Transportation to and from Salvador Airport (SSA)
Entrance fees and transportation to immersion experiences
Tour Guides & Translation Services

** NOTE: ** Flight to Salvador is not included

Deposit of $400 due (non-refundable):

Payment Schedule

1. $400 - by November 30, 2018 (Non-refundable)
2. $400 - by January 31, 2019
3. $400 - by March 30, 2019
4. $400 - by May 15, 2019

NOTE: If you are interested in attending and have missed the deposit cut off, please call our office prior to registering at 404-635-6021. You will be required to make the deposit and the current payment in order to reserve a spot.

BRINGING YOUR FAMILY TO BRAZIL
Special discounted prices are available for traveling family members.
$1200 for additional family members (in the same room) who are not attending the Convening. Price includes lodging, meals, ground transportation, and immersion experiences. Please note that additional companions who are attending the Convening must pay full price.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAM
$300
Children ages 6-12 are invited to participate in a program designed just for them. This program includes trips to the zoo, park, and swimming (at the hotel).

_ NOTE: _ Children must register as an additional family member and for the Children’s Programs (e.g. $1200 + $300 = $1500).

CONTINUING EDUCATION

APA APPROVED SPONSOR

A Healing Paradigm, LLC (AHP) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. AHP maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.

NBCC APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDER

A Healing Paradigm, LLC (AHP) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6884. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. A Healing Paradigm is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

NASP APPROVED PROVIDER

A Healing Paradigm, LLC (AHP) is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer professional development for school psychologists. AHP maintains responsibility for the program.

ASWB APPROVED PROVIDER

A Healing Paradigm, #1634, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org , through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. A Healing Paradigm maintains responsibility for the program. ASWB Approval Period: 08/30/2018 – 08/30/2019. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval for continuing education credits. Social workers participating in this course will receive ____ continuing education clock hours.

CE ISSUANCE POLICY
In order to receive CE credit, you must pay the registration fee, sign in/out, arrive on time (in the morning and from breaks), stay for the entire workshop, complete and submit a workshop an evaluation. Once these steps are completed, you will be issued a CE Certificate. Per Board regulations, we are unable to issue partial credit. Thus, an attendee arriving more than 15 minutes after the start of a session (mornings or at break) will not be issued CE credit or a refund for the session.

REFUND POLICY
All requests received in writing via ground mail or emailed to Workshops@AHealingParadigm.com by April 1, 2019, will receive a refund less $400 and applicable credit card/merchant fees which are typically non-refundable. Requests for refunds April 2, 2019, or later will result in a forfeiture of the attendee’s investment. Please note that this policy applies to all circumstances causing a registrant not to attend the trip including, but not limited to late arrival, sickness, family/professional/personal emergencies, traffic problems, car problems, getting lost, work concerns, acts of nature, et cetera. Registrations are non-transferable and must be used for the original date and time. All attendees are encouraged to purchase travel insurance to protect against unforeseen circumstances.