The New York stop of the Shame and Addiction: Breaking the Cycle tour offers a powerful, one-day educational experience led by Deran Young, a renowned licensed therapist and founder of Black Therapists Rock. This immersive event features a dynamic lineup of guest experts and local voices addressing shame’s role in addiction and disconnection.
The day includes an opening keynote on emotional presence, clinical dialogues on trauma-informed recovery strategies, and a multidisciplinary panel exploring biopsychosocial approaches to healing.
Attendees will participate in live Q&A clinics, movement-based somatic resets, and receive access to a curated Change Makers Directory powered by KIPU to extend learning beyond the event.
This is a unique opportunity to engage in socially responsive care and collaborative learning at the heart of New York’s vibrant mental health and recovery community.
GXC ON TOUR is for healing professionals across credentials, disciplines, and experiences who are ready to expand their impact. This is for those advancing care through clinical insight, embodied practice, and a shared commitment to community transformation.
Presenter: Deran Young
CE Eligible: 1.0 Hour
Reflective keynote on emotional presence and somatic tools for regulation and connection.
Presenters: Deran Young and Dr. Mellisa Robinson-Brown
CE Eligible: 1.5 Hours
Fireside chat exploring the psychology of shame, self-criticism, and their relationship to addiction, followed by Q&A.
Non-CE
Open networking and informal community time.
Lunch is not included in standard ticket prices.
Presenters: Deran Young and Luis Mojica
CE Eligible: 1.0 Hour
Discussion on people-pleasing, shame, and food addiction from clinical and personal perspectives.
Presenter: Dr. Dawn Nickel
CE Eligible: 0.5 Hour
Talk on how socially acceptable behaviors can mask deeper addictive patterns.
Facilitator: Daphne Fuller
CE Eligible: 0.5 Hour
Light yoga and sound bath session focused on nervous system restoration.
Panelists: Dawn Nickel, Daphne Fuller, Luis Mojica, J.C. Hall
Moderator: Deran Young
CE Eligible: 1.0 Hour
Panel discussion with live participant questions and takeaway resources, including the Change Makers Directory.
*Agenda is subject to change.
The GXC Conference is an international non-profit organization dedicated to curating conference experiences for professionals who want to elevate their knowledge regarding therapeutic practices, treatment models, and the latest mental health, addiction, and wellness innovations.
