KCTraining

Soul Care Collective
2024-07-15 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-08-19 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-09-16 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-10-21 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-11-18 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 8463 W Broadway Ave Brooklyn Park, MN 55445, 8463 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55445, United States
Register: https://kctraining.org/soul-care-collective-form/

15 hours of Supervision CEUs
2024-09-23 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Do you qualify for a scholarship to this event? Click here to apply

Fall Conference 2024
2024-10-17 08:00 - 2024-10-18 13:00 (America/New_York)
Date: October 17 & 18, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: St. Paul Event Center
Title: Going Deeper to Grow Stronger: Exploring the Racial and Cultural Impact on Identity
Join us as Kente Circles celebrates its 20th season of community service. Over the years, many of you have participated in our trainings, workshops, conferences, supervision, and therapy. Throughout this journey, we have observed a common desire among participants: the need to go deeper.
This two-day conference invites you to delve into your personal narratives, deepening your understanding of your racial and cultural identity. Our goal is to create a safe space where we can collectively explore and liberate ourselves from historical narratives that may have influenced our self-perception and our relationships with others. Drawing from the foundation we’ve built with past conference attendees, we aim to foster a deeper connection with your own identity.
Conference Highlights:

Experiential Exercises: Engage in activities designed to prompt reflection and meaningful dialogue.
Mind-Body Integration: Explore the connection between mind and body and its impact on self-understanding.
Mindfulness Techniques: Learn methods to enhance self-awareness and promote inner peace.

Objectives:

Explore Depth: Understand what going deeper looks like for each of us.
Identity Liberation: Identify parts of your identity yearning to be freed.
Breaking Free: Recognize your walls of protection and learn how to break through them.
Power & Race: Evaluate how we relinquish power to race and racist practices.

We look forward to this powerful gathering of personal growth and collective healing. Save the date, and prepare to be both challenged and validated in a journey towards deeper self-awareness and liberation.

Speaker Bios
Dr. Kenneth V. Hardy is a Clinical and Organizational Consultant at the Eikenberg Institute for Relationships in New York, NY where he also serves as Director. He provides Racially Focused Trauma Informed training, executive coaching, and consultation to a diverse network of individuals and organizations throughout the United States and abroad. He is a former Professor of Family Therapy at both Drexel University in Philadelphia, and Syracuse University in New York, and has also served as the Director of Children, Families, and Trauma at the Ackerman Institute for the Family in New York, NY.
He is the author of:
Culturally Sensitive Supervision: Diverse Perspectives and Practical Applications

• Promoting Culturally Sensitive Supervision: A Manual for Practitioners

• Revisioning Family Therapy: Race, Class, and Gender

• Teens Who Hurt: Clinical Strategies for Breaking the Cycle of Youth Violence.

In addition to his consultation work, Dr. Hardy is a frequent conference speaker and has also appeared on ABC’s 20/20, Dateline NBC, PBS, and the Oprah Winfrey Show.

Vanessa Jackson is a Soul Doula, writer, activist and social worker based in Atlanta. Her work focuses on power, social and economic liberation, African American psychiatric history and reclaiming traditional practices to support individual and community healing. Vanessa is the owner of Dudley’s Apothecary which offers healing sprays in the traditions of her root worker ancestors.

Don’t forget to get your Gala Tickets: Click here
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Gala - Fall Conference 2024
2024-10-18 18:00 - 2024-10-19 00:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate Kente Circle’s 20 years of impacting communities across Minnesota. The 20th Anniversary Gala, held on October 18th from 6 PM to 12 AM at the St. Paul Event Center, promises a night filled with exquisite dining, entertainment from talented local artists, and an exclusive sneak peek at our 20-year documentary.
By sponsoring a table at this milestone event, you not only support the vital work of Kente Circle but also gain significant exposure for your organization. Here’s a glimpse of the sponsorship packages available:
Sponsor Ticket Options:

Bronze Sponsorship: $2,500 VIP seating 8-person table Logo on promotional materials
Silver Sponsorship: $3,500 VIP seating 8-person table Logo on promotional materials Quarter-page ad in the program
Gold Sponsorship: $4,500 VIP seating 10-person table Logo on promotional materials Quarter-page ad in the program
Platinum Sponsorship: $6,000 VIP seating 10-person table Logo on promotional materials Half-page ad in the program
Diamond Sponsorship: $10,000+ VIP seating 2 tables (10 people each) Logo on promotional materials Full-page ad in the program

Don’t forget to get your Fall Conference Tickets: Click here
Need to book a hotel? Take advantage of this deal: SpringHill Suites St. Paul Downtown for 159.00 USD per night – Last Day to Book : Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Click the link to secure your stay.

Free Group & Individual Supervision
2024-12-18 - 2027-06-01
Free Group & Individual Supervision for BIPOC Mental Health Practitioners pursuing a licensure as an LICSW, LMFT or LPCC. Participants will receive supervision from MN State Approved BIPOC Supervisors in their identified discipline.
Supported by MN Department of Human Services (DHS): CEMIG Grant
*The program will last until June 2027 while space is available.

Fundamentals of Supervision Course
2025-04-04 08:00 - 2025-04-06 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Mount Olivet Retreat Center, 7984 257th Street W, Farmington, MN, 55024
Fundamentals of Supervision Course
30 Hours of Continuing Education Credits
Sponsored by Kente Circle Training Institute (KCTI)

Application Deadline: March 17th 2025
Event Dates: April 4th – 6th: 8AM – 8PM
Course Requirement: Your commitment is important to the success of this course. The course will meet for 30 hours. A Part 2 course for additional 15 hours will be available if needed for your license.
The Course will meet April 4-6, 2025 overnight at Mount Olivet Conference and Retreat Center. Located at 7984 257th Street W. Farmington, MN 55024.

100% attendance require for all 3 days. You must be fully licensed by your accredited board. You must intend to become an approved supervisor with your respective board.
If you have questions, please contact LaCresha Payne at 612-281-3886

KCTI Open House
2025-06-21 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | The Hinekley House, 19011 Happys Drive, Hinckley, MN, 55037, United States
KCTI Open House

Cost: FREE
RSVP: 612-281-3886
Event Date: Saturday JUNE 21, 2025 | 12PM – 5PM
If you have questions, please contact LaCresha Payne at 612-281-3886

Pathways to Licensure: A BIPOC Clinical Summit
2025-06-26 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Pathways to Licensure:
A BIPOC Clinical Summit
Sponsored by MN DHS CEMIG

Cost: FREE
Location: Virtual
Event Date: Thursday JUNE 26, 2025 | 9AM – 12PM
If you have questions, please contact LaCresha Payne at 612-281-3886

Fall Conference 2025
2025-09-11 09:00 - 2025-09-26 12:00 (America/New_York) | Earle Brown Heritage Center, 6155 Earle Brown Dr, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430, United States
Date: September 11, 2025 9am to 5pm in person and September 26, 2025 9am to 12pm online
*must attend Day 1 in person to attend Day 2 online.
Location for Day 1: Earle Brown Heritage Center Location for Day 2: Online
Title: Rooted & Rising: Reimagining Mental Health Through Healing, Courage, and Joy
In a world where mental health care is evolving, we ask the deeper questions: What are we healing? What are we afraid of? What future are we creating? Rooted & Rising is a transformative gathering designed for mental health professionals, advocates, and community leaders ready to explore what it means to be deeply grounded in purpose, identity, and vision. When our roots are deep—culturally, emotionally, and spiritually—we can withstand the winds of fear, change, and burnout.
Agenda:

Day 1
8:30 -9:00 Registration /Continental Breakfast
9:00-9:30 Welcome and Speaker Introduction
9:30-12:00 Presenter: Vanessa Jackson
12:00-1:00 Lunch reflect and community building
1:00-4:45 Presenter: Vanessa Jackson
4:45-5:00 Closing remarks/End

Day 2 Virtual
8:30-9:00 Check-in
9:00-9:15 Welcome
9:15-10:15 Creating Space to Build Community: Larry G. Tucker, LMFT
10:15-11:50 Presenter: Vanessa Jackson
11:50-12:00 Closing and Evaluations

Objectives:

Deepen Insight into Personal and Collective Healing
Participants will examine the roots of emotional and cultural trauma, identifying
what needs healing within themselves and their communities to support more
sustainable and transformative mental health care.
Cultivate Courage and Challenge Limiting Beliefs
Through storytelling, reflection, and group dialogue, attendees will explore how
fear may be limiting their personal and professional growth, and will develop
strategies to move forward with clarity and courage.
Reimagine the Future of Mental Health Through Joy, Culture, and Connection
Participants will engage in practices and conversations that uplift joy, cultural
wisdom, and community care as revolutionary tools for building a liberated,
equitable future in mental health.

Speaker Bios

Vanessa Jackson
Vanessa Jackson is a Soul Doula, writer, activist and social worker based in Atlanta. Her work
focuses on power, social and economic liberation, African American psychiatric history and
reclaiming traditional practices to support individual and community healing. Vanessa is the
owner of Dudley’s Apothecary which offers healing sprays in the traditions of her root worker
ancestors.
Vanessa is the author of In Our Own Voice: African-American Stories of Oppression, Survival
and Recovery in Mental Health Systems and Separate and Unequal: The Legacy of Racially
Segregated Psychiatric Hospitals, monographs on the history of African-American psychiatric
experiences and Robbing Peter to Pay Paul: Feminist Reflections on Therapy with Low-wage
Earning Women in Psychotherapy with Women: Exploring Diverse Contexts and
Identities (Marsha P. Mirkin, et al ,Eds.). She is co-editor of Understanding Power: A Human
Services Imperative with Elaine Pinderhughes, MSW and Patricia Romney, Ph.D. Vanessa is a
nationally recognized speaker on mental health issues, with a focus on culturally conscious
therapy and therapy with marginalized populations. She has developed a concept, “fiscal
trauma”, which served as the foundation for an economic empowerment recovery program for
survivors of domestic violence. Ms. Jackson’s passion is supporting activists in creating healthy
and balanced lives. She offers an Activists Assistance Program to provide politically conscious
coaching and healing workshops to Atlanta-area feminist non-profit organizations. She serves as
a Senior Facilitator for Black Emotional And Mental Health Collective (BEAM). Vanessa is a
member of the Radical Optimist Collective which facilitates racial healing conversations in
Montgomery, AL and beyond.
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Larry G. Tucker, LMFT, Owner
Larry is the owner and co-founder of Kente Circle. He is also the Executive Director
ad and founder of KCTI since 2015. Larry identifies as a relational therapist. “I believe
that isolation is a major cause of mental illness and the cure for this disease lies
within relationships.” Larry enjoys helping individuals, couples and families navigate life’s
challenges. He believes that everyone has strength that can aid them at their
lowest moments in life. His approach is grounded in focusing on each person’s
strengths. He also feels “it is important that each of us learn to embrace our
weakness and areas of growth by acknowledging where we have difficulties. True
healing occurs only when people are brave enough to embrace that pain is a normal
part of life and acknowledge that suffering is a choice.”
Larry has nearly 25 years of experience in the social service field. He is an AAMFT
Approved Supervisor, Minnesota MFT and LPC Board Approved Supervisor. Larry is
also a trainer and consultant to agencies who are interested in enhancing their
cultural knowledge and experiences with their staff and clients. As a trainer and
consultant his goal is to inspire people to resist giving into the fear that comes with
the unknown. Fear has a way of immobilizing people and their dreams. Larry hopes to
encourage clients to lean into their fears and difficult conversations by being curious
about what they don’t understand.

Fundamentals of Supervision
2025-11-11 08:00 - 2025-11-13 20:00 (America/New_York) | Mount Olivet Retreat Center, 7984 257th Street W, Farmington, MN, 55024
Fundamentals of Supervision Course.
30 Hours of continuing education credits sponsored by Kente Circle Training Institute (KCTI)

15 Hours of supervision continuing education credits
2025-11-17 13:00 - 16:15 (America/New_York) | Mount Olivet Retreat Center, 7984 257th Street W, Farmington, MN, 55024
15 Hours of continuing education credits
Scholarships for BIPOC clinicians seeking approved LPCC Supervisor status.

Supervision Huddle
2025-11-20 18:00 - 2026-11-19 19:30 (America/Chicago)
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM (Central)
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Join Here: https://kentecircle.zoom.us/j/6122431601
This gathering is designed for BIPOC individuals who are fully licensed as LICSW, LPCC, and LMFT. Together, we’ll create space for:

Case consultations
Community building
Networking and support

Fundamentals of Supervision
2026-04-10 08:00 - 2026-04-12 20:00 (America/New_York) | Mount Olivet Retreat Center, 7984 257th Street W, Farmington, MN, 55024
Fundamentals of Supervision Course.
30 Hours of continuing education credits sponsored by Kente Circle Training Institute (KCTI)

This course will be facilitated utilizing the collective knowledge and experience of the participants and Instructors. It will be taught from a relational and systemic view point while embracing ethical, culturally responsive, and clinically responsible supervision standards. The course seeks to build community among providers of color by cultivating culturally specific supervision practices to meet the diverse cultural and ethnic needs of the community. The course is designed to meet educational requirements for the Minnesota State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy, Board of Social Work, and Board of Behavioral Health Approved Supervisor designation.

*The retreat is free for those who met the criteria. Upon completion a $500 stipend will be awarded to participants.

COVID protocol: This is an in-person event. As a result we will follow all CDC, State of Minnesota, and Mount Olivet Retreat and Conference Center required COVID guidelines and protocols. Mask are recommended throughout the campus and required in communal shared spaces.

For Additional information or questions please contact LaCresha Payne, KCTI Training Coordinator at 612-281-3886 or lpayne@kentecircle.com

15 Hours of supervision continuing education credits
2026-04-20 13:00 - 16:15 (America/New_York)
KCTI — Kente Circle Training Institute
15 Hours of Supervision Continuing Education Credits

Prerequisites: Graduate degree and licensed or working towards licensure in a mental health profession. We are approved through the MN Board of Behavioral Health to count towards the 45-hour requirement to become a clinical supervisor of Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC). 15 CEUs Approved by MFT, Psychology and Social Work Boards.
Course Instructors:

Minkara Tezet, Griot of Psychology and Psychiatry of the Cultural Wellness Center
Larry G. Tucker, M.S., LMFT, AAMFT, MN Approved MFT & LPCC Supervisor

Course (2026) Dates/Hours:

April 20th, 1pm – 4:15pm
April 27th, 1pm – 4:15pm
May 4th, 1pm – 4:15pm
May 11th, 1pm – 4:15pm
May 18th, 1pm – 4:15pm

Cost: $225.00
Scholarships for BIPOC clinicians seeking approved LPCC Supervisor status.
Any Questions? LaCresha Payne — 612-281-3886 — lpayne@kentecircle.com
