The Mitchell-Reid Community of Learners Lecture Series continues on Sept. 18 in the West Library's Orientation room from 12:15-1:30 p.m.

Join us to learn about SafeHaven's mission to end domestic violence through safety, support, prevention and social change. Refreshments will be provided by the Office of the Provost, co-sponsors of the Mitchell-Reid Lectures. Don't forget to bring your own lunch.

About the Speaker

The presenter, Lisa Nichols, is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S), a trained Play Therapist, and a trained Forensic Evaluator. She has 13 years experience providing clinical and counseling services to children, teens and adults recovering from child abuse, incest, witnessing violent crimes, domestic violence, depression, parental divorce and bereavement.

She will discuss topics including:

• What is domestic violence?
• What are the red flags of abusive relationships?
• Why doesn’t she just leave the relationship?
• Someone I care about is in an abusive relationship. How can I help?
• Available resources for victims of domestic violence.

Nichols' work with abused children was featured in the Lifetime TV Documentary "Terror At Home," and on AM620 Radio Disney. She has experience providing psychological testing, extended forensic assessments, providing civil and criminal court testimony and preparing children to testify in court.

She also has extensive experience working in the non-profit sector including domestic violence agencies and Children’s Advocacy Centers.