Counseling Black Women
This training session, Counseling Black Women, focuses on helping mental health professionals develop culturally humble strategies for working with Black women. The session begins with an introduction to the concept of cultural humility and a discussion of attendees' initial thoughts and expectations for the training. Participants will explore common challenges Black women face, such as navigating societal pressures and stereotypes, and discuss how these issues influence mental health. Attendees will engage in reflective exercises designed to increase self-awareness, particularly regarding power and privilege in the therapeutic relationship. Through group discussions and interactive activities, the session aims to equip participants with the tools necessary to provide culturally responsive care that honors the unique lived experiences of Black women. The training concludes with a review of key takeaways and how participants can apply these insights to their future counseling work.
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Learning Objectives:
- Increase knowledge on presenting concerns for Black women.
- Increase knowledge on stigmas and stereotypes for Black women.
- Increase knowledge regarding counseling experiences of Black women.
- Increase knowledge effective and necessary interventions for Black women.
- Increase knowledge on the beginning steps of becoming culturally humble.
Agenda:
Introduction (30 minutes)
Introduce myself
Inform attendees that the training will be recorded and explain the reason for recording.
Introduce the topic for the day: Counseling Black Women.
Ask attendees to introduce themselves by sharing their names, areas of interest, and initial thoughts on "counseling Black women."
Encourage attendees to share what they hope to learn during the session.
Provide a disclaimer regarding potential triggers in the discussion.
Ice Breaker (10 minutes)
Presentation (50 minutes)
Review the PowerPoint presentation on Counseling Black Women.
Break (15 minutes)
Take a short break.
Documentary Viewing (35 minutes)
Watch Recipe for Change: Amplifying Black Women featuring Mary J. Blige, Saweetie, and Tabitha Brown (start at 8:42 and end at 45 minutes).
Documentary Follow-up (10 minutes)
Allow time for questions and comments about the documentary.
Reflection & Activity (20 minutes)
Share a Power Flower with the attendees and guide them to create their own.
Facilitate a discussion about power, privilege, and what to consider when working with Black women.
Closing Activity (10 minutes)
Attendees will share their main takeaway from today’s training and one action they plan to implement in their future work with Black women.
This presentation is open to:
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
Course Level: introductory
Level of Clinician: beginner
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
Disability Access - If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification.
Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling.
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Satisfactory Completion Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire workshop, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate (If this is a pre-recorded program, a post-test with a passing grade of 80% to receive a certificate.) Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion by clicking here.
There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
- This Program meets the Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice content requirement.
CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
CE You! maintains responsibility for this program. - CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
CE You! maintains responsibility for this program. - Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0129.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0325.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0774.
Refund Policy:
Full Refund until 48 hours before scheduled date.
48 hours before: full refund less $5.00 processing fee. After event no refund will be given.
*exclusions apply for reasonable need and cause.