# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Cost of Healing in Silence Book Signing & Talk with Ashley McGirt-Adair - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 04 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join Ashley McGirt live for a heartfelt talk and book signing, exploring the cost of healing in silence.About this EventJoin us for a powerful and timely book signing and author talk with Ashley McGirt-Adair celebrating the release of her new book, The Cost of Healing in Silence.Saturday, April 4th | 3:00–5:00 PMBook Signing & Author TalkIn conversation with Dr. Obari CartmanAshley McGirt-Adair is a licensed psychotherapist, TEDx international speaker, and founder and CEO of the Therapy Fund Foundation, an organization dedicated to eliminating barriers to mental health care in Black and historically excluded communities. Featured in Forbes, MSNBC, and HuffPost, her work centers racial trauma, health equity, and culturally responsive care, empowering individuals and institutions through transformative healing and advocacy.About the BookThe Cost of Healing in Silence: Navigating Racial Trauma and the Call for Culturally Responsive Care offers an up-to-date and expert roadmap for creating a more culturally responsive mental health care system. Blending contemporary research, practical tools, and deeply personal stories, McGirt-Adair explores how racial bias and stereotypes infiltrate counseling spaces—and how meaningful healing can begin when care reflects the identities and lived experiences of those it serves.The book provides:Actionable guidance for recognizing and addressing racial bias in therapeutic settingsInspiring amplifications of marginalized voices whose pain has often been overlookedStrategies for expanding access to Black therapists and implementing culturally responsive careTools for understanding racial trauma and navigating the scars it leaves behind with dignity and intentionPerfect for people of color who have experienced discrimination or inequity in healthcare, The Cost of Healing in Silence is also essential reading for therapists, educators, healthcare professionals, and allies committed to building a more equitable system of care.Ashley will be joined in conversation by Dr. Obari Cartman—father, author, educator, and grassroots mental health advocate dedicated to the emotional and cultural wellness of Black communities. Dr. Cartman earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Hampton University and his Ph.D. in clinical and community psychology from Georgia State University. He is the CEO of MANifest Wellness, LLC, an African-centered cultural wellness organization providing rites-of-passage programs, professional development training, and community healing experiences. Dr. Cartman is the immediate past president of the Chicago Association of Black Psychologists and currently serves as vice president of the Midwestern Underground Railroad Network.This event will include an author talk, moderated conversation, audience Q&A, and book signing. Attendees will leave with deeper insight into racial trauma, culturally responsive mental health care, and the power of healing that honors identity and community. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/307cbf30-1853-11f1-bb3a-635179641116-rimg-w572-h740-dcfebd59-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/the-cost-of-healing-in-silence-book-signing-and-talk-with-ashley-mcgirt-adair/100001984347619146 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, art, literary-art, mental-health, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 24.09, max: 24.09, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Da Book Joint - **lat**: 41.7695765 - **long**: -87.58666939999999 - **full address**: Da Book Joint, 6900 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Cost of Healing in Silence Book Signing & Talk with Ashley McGirt-Adair - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/6d5050d9b942aca7c8cb9e4f2111a149f0a613a1f2e305c9b0a31b51fcef811d-rimg-w1200-h1553-dcfdbd58-gmir.jpg?v=1772724523 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Cost of Healing in Silence Book Signing & Talk with Ashley McGirt-Adair being held? - **A:** The Cost of Healing in Silence Book Signing & Talk with Ashley McGirt-Adair takes place on Sat, 04 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 04 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Da Book Joint, 6900 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The Cost of Healing in Silence Book Signing & Talk with Ashley McGirt-Adair? - **A:** Tickets for The Cost of Healing in Silence Book Signing & Talk with Ashley McGirt-Adair are priced at USD 24 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral Admission with Signed BookUSD 24 + USD 2 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing The Cost of Healing in Silence Book Signing & Talk with Ashley McGirt-Adair? - **A:** The Cost of Healing in Silence Book Signing & Talk with Ashley McGirt-Adair is organized by Da Book Joint. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "The Cost of Healing in Silence Book Signing & Talk with Ashley McGirt-Adair", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/6d5050d9b942aca7c8cb9e4f2111a149f0a613a1f2e305c9b0a31b51fcef811d-rimg-w1200-h1553-dcfdbd58-gmir.jpg?v=1772724523", "startDate": "2026-04-04", "endDate": "2026-04-04", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/the-cost-of-healing-in-silence-book-signing-and-talk-with-ashley-mcgirt-adair/100001984347619146", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Da Book Joint", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "6900 South Stony Island Avenue", "postalCode": "60649", "addressLocality": "Chicago", "addressRegion": "IL", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "41.7695765", "longitude": "-87.58666939999999" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join Ashley McGirt live for a heartfelt talk and book signing, exploring the cost of healing in silence.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-08", "availabilityEnds": "2026-04-04", "validFrom": "2026-04-08", "lowPrice": "24.09", "highPrice": "24.09", "price": "24.09", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/the-cost-of-healing-in-silence-book-signing-and-talk-with-ashley-mcgirt-adair/100001984347619146" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-08", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-08", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/the-cost-of-healing-in-silence-book-signing-and-talk-with-ashley-mcgirt-adair/100001984347619146", "price": "24.09", "name": "General Admission with Signed Book" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Da Book Joint", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/da-book-joint/18895942", "description": "An African-American owned bookstore located on the south side of Chicago." } ] } ] ```