We Need Help Too! Counseling Black Women 2.0

Provider: Core Learning Inc.

Category: Related

Hours: 3

Fee: $54

Presenter: Nedra Cannon, LMSW, ACSW

Overview:

Black American women have endured the societal and personal pressure to address life’s stressors and adversity with an unrelenting degree of resilience, fortitude and perseverance. This workshop will examine how this acclaimed strength has served as an asset and a vulnerability when facing mental health challenges. Themes discussed will include how Black American women may present in therapy, common alternative coping strategies, factors related to the under-utilization of counseling services and the resulting maladaptive stress-related behaviors that threaten their mental health. Culturally responsive strategies and treatment options are made for therapists who are interested in working with Black American women. We will dive into the intersectional challenges facing Black women and understand the impact of racism on Black women’s mental health as well as discuss psychological interventions that can be beneficial to Black women facing gendered racism. Ample opportunity for participant input & questions is included. Breakout sessions to further have more intimate conversations on this topic. Overall, this workshop will increase attendees’ multicultural competence related to working with Black women in therapy.