CEU: Movie and Discussion (Holiday Edition): This Christmas

It's time for another Movie & Discussions (Holiday Edition)! 

This Christmas (2007), tells the story of a middle-class African American family celebrating the holiday together at the matriarch's home. The matriarch, Ma'Dere Whitfield (Loretta Devine) assembled her large family for their first reunion in four years.

However, family ties show signs of strain when various secrets come to light.

The presentation will provide an introduction of the subject matter, viewing of the film, and the use of reflection questions to connect the film to social work practice surrounding family dynamics.

About the presenters:

Dr. Matthew A. Myrick, PhD, LSW, is a native of Washington, DC (a Washingtonian) who received his BSW from LaSalle University and his MSW from Temple University. While in school, his internships led him to the field of medical social work. He worked as a Unit Social Worker at a skilled nursing facility in NE Philadelphia and as the Director of Social Services at a skilled nursing facility in Bryn Mawr, PA. He also holds his LSW. After serving as a field instructor for numerous students, Myrick was approached by LaSalle University to be an Adjunct Professor within their BSW program. Myrick has taught since 2010. In 2012, he began pursuing his PhD in Social Work at Widener University. In fall of 2015, Myrick joined the full-time faculty at Widener as an Assistant Clinical Professor. Myrick defended his dissertation on April 30, 2020 (Title: Exploring Regret Amongst Gay Men). He currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Widener University's Center of Social Work.

Event Details:

• Open to: Students, faculty, and current Widener field instructors
• When: December 9, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
• Where: Online
• Registration: Registration coming soon!

CEU events and CEUs are free for current Widener students, faculty, and field instructors. Widener alumni need to pay $10; everyone else, $25. Payment will be collected at the end of the event. After the event, you will be emailed your certificate.