LEARNING OBJECTIVES
This presentation is self-paced and designed to review clinical practices that involve racial discrimination. An overview of the content is as follows: Defining systemic racism, white privilege, and white fragility. The history of systemic racism The current social context of racism. Understanding cultural differences: Racial Literacy Describing educational practices to overcome racism. Implicit bias and how to enhance awareness. Therapeutic considerations involving racism. Creating a therapeutic environment that facilitates a discussion about racism. Therapeutic considerations and guidelines for cultural sensitivity. Culturally sensitive therapeutic approaches for adults. Culturally sensitive therapeutic approaches for children. By the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
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List definitions associated with racism and privilege Define systemic racism, white privilege, and white fragility
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Describe cultural differences
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Describe the social context of racism
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Identify educational practices and steps to overcome racism
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Listing how the therapeutic environment should facilitate a discussion about racism
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Explain therapeutic considerations and guidelines for cultural sensitivity such as the use of narrative therapy, ways to find empowerment in the client’s experience of racism, reflecting how culture (race, hair, religion, etc.) plays a part in client experience, reframing differences as something special to be celebrated
Meet Your Instructor
Educational Director & CEO at InMindOut
Dr. Heather Ingram