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Engaging Race in the Counseling Relationship

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Shawan Worsley, PhD, LMFT, LPCC
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About This Course

This introductory course will give you an overview of the most current understandings of race and racism and the significance of these terms for therapists and counselors. Topics include the definitions of race and racism, the significance of race today, various types of racism, and the role of privilege and marginalization in racial identity formation. In addition, the course delves into the concepts of intersectionality and culturally responsive counseling as core frameworks for working with culturally diverse clients. You will learn more about each of these concepts and how they assist you in working with issues related to race and racism. Each section provides an opportunity for self-exploration and intentional exercises to help you consider how to apply these concepts to your practice. In particular, you will consider common difficulties that arise when addressing race, including cultural ruptures and tools for managing these issues.

Learning Objectives

Explore definitions of the concept of race
Explore how your social identities impact your clinical practice
Consider how cultural humility helps clinicians effectively engage race in therapy
Consider effective strategies for culturally responsive communication strategies

Requirements

  • Students must complete the entire course for continuing education credit. This one hour course is approved for 1 CEU/CE.

Target Audience

  • Marriage and Family Therapists
  • Social Workers
  • Clinical Counselors
  • Psychologists
  • Educational Psychologists

Curriculum

21 Lessons 3 hours

Welcome

Learning Objectives

Module 1: How Exactly Does Race Work?

Module 2: Race and Psychotherapy

Module 3: Understanding Racism

Module 4: Culturally Responsive Counseling

Module 5: Engaging Race in your Practice

Module 6: Considering the Challenges

Module 7: Effectively Engaging Race

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Shawan Worsley, PhD, LMFT, LPCC

Culture Ally Founder and Executive Director

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Shawan Worsley (she/her) is the Founder and CEO of Culture Ally, as well as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Shawan holds a Ph.D. in American Studies, an M.A. in Counseling Psychology, and B.A.s in African American Studies and International Relations. In her former role as an Assistant Professor, she taught college courses, conducted scholarly research, presented her work at conferences throughout the country, and published an academic book with Routledge Press. As a therapist, Shawan has worked extensively in communities of color, providing therapy and case management to adults and children in virtually every clinical setting. In addition, she has created and delivered culturally responsive clinical training and consultation to therapists throughout the country. Shawan’s vocational goal is to help eradicate mental health disparities that impair the health and well-being of communities of color as she continues to provide therapy services through her private practice in Northern California.
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This consultation group will focus on cases in which clinicians are engaging triggering aspects of race, either themselves or with a client. There will be an opportunity for 2 case presentations utilizing a structured format. Clinicians will consider which mindfulness tools may help manage these cases, as well as other clinical considerations.
Book Your Training Today

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Book Your Training Today

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Book Your Training Today

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Book Your Training Today

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