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Register for this third session in the Optimal Psychology Speaker Series on Friday March 7, 2025 from 9-Noon to learn examples of culturally specific, evidence-informed strategies to develop individual, community, institutional, and systemic safety and thriving.  This Optimal Psychology Speaker Series is hosted by The Center for Optimal Thought, Kindred Spirit Behavioral Health, the Alexandria People’s Assembly, and the Virginia State Chapter of The Association of Black Psychologists Inc.

There are three ticket options: CE Credit, General Admission, or Community Advocate. 
To request a Community Advocate seat, please email [email protected] or call 703.739.0233

On Friday, October 25, 2024, Dr. Tania S. Lodge presented an overview of Kindred Spirit Behavioral Health services, philosophy, and its partnerships with community stakeholders. 

Participants learned about how four Ohio communities are healing with a collective work & responsibility model that impacts:
​+ Health Disparities
+ Mass Incarceration
+ Public Safety
+ School to Prison Pipeline
+ Mental Health and Wellness


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9AM Continuing Education

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6PM Community Talk

Stay tuned for the next session of our Optimal Psychology Speaker Series featuring Ms. Karla McDay, Clinical Director at Kindred Spirit Behavioral Health.


This continuing education speaker series introduces Optimal Psychology, Dr James Myers’ model of psychological functioning which is designed to enhance a sense of connection and community, increase your capacity to sustain well-being, strengthen interactions, support positive identity development, and wisdom.
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Register for the 9:00 AM continuing education workshop with Dr. Lodge
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RSVP for the 6:00 PM Community Talk with Dr. Lodge
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We thank Dr James Myers for kicking off this series last May.

​Download the workshop agenda from Dr. Linda James Myers' May 2024 session
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Board
    • Our Alumni >
      • Testimonials
      • Participant Projects
  • Programs
    • Alexandria People's Assembly
    • Optimal Psychology Speaker Series
    • Community African American Studies Course
    • Community Wellness Series
  • African American Wellness Hub
  • Past Programs
    • Affordable Housing Advocacy Film Showcase
    • Juneteenth Alumni Fellowship Closing Symposium
    • Juneteenth Film & Panel
    • SNCC DC Field Trip
    • Civic Advocacy Training
  • Get Involved
  • Contact
  • Blog