2025 SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENT ADVISORY BOARD
FATHERHOOD ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP
“Using Hip-Hop and Media to Engage Fathers in Wellness Conversations”
Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 10 A.M. – 1 P.M.
Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL,
Social Justice Building
Event Overview
Come join us for a transformative workshop and
conversation with Dr. Obari Cartman, a national
leader on male adult and youth healing and wellness.
He is a trauma focused clinician, restorative justice
coach and program evaluator. Dr. Cartman’s most
recent book, “Black Spirituality: Ancient Wisdom to
Heal Generational Trauma,” is a must read.
This event is FREE to the community.
“Seating is limited” and registration is required.
CEU’s are available at a cost of $30 for this event. For more information on CEU’s, please contact Dr. Giesela Grumbach, ggrumbach@govst.edu