Addressing Race and Racism in Therapy with Black Clients 2.0 NYS LMHC CEUs
2.0 NBCC CEUs | NYMHCA Members: $30 Non-Members: $40
NYMHCA Student Members: FREE (No CEUs granted) |
 
Presented by Drs. Charmeka Newton & Janee Steele Research shows that African Americans experience higher levels of psychological distress due to racism and race-based trauma. Unfortunately, many therapists are challenged in their ability to address the psychological effects of racism in their daily clinical decision-making. This means that the effects of racism often go unacknowledged in therapy, and many Black clients leave therapy feeling unaffirmed, invalidated, or worse, subjected to various forms of racism and microaggressions within the therapeutic relationship itself.
This webinar provides participants with theoretically-based strategies to broach, conceptualize, and address race and racism with Black clients. Culturally adapted cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is explored as a means to enhance counseling relationships and aid clinical decision-making with this population, as Drs. Steele and Newton discuss the psychological impacts of racism within the Black community and describe culturally-sensitive best practices. Constructs are illustrated through a case example highlighting the use of CBT in treatment planning and intervention for a Black American woman dealing with the psychological trauma of racism. About Dr. NewtonCharmeka S. Newton, PhD, LP is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the School Counseling Program at the University of North Dakota and a licensed psychologist in practice at Legacy Mental Health Services. Dr. Newton has over 10 years of experience in clinical, academic, and community settings; including teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels of higher education. Dr. Newton is a member of the Michigan Board of Psychology. She was recently awarded the 2022 Distinguished Psychologist Aware from the Michigan Psychological Association. About Dr. SteeleJanee M. Steele, PhD, LPC is a part of the core faculty in the School of Counseling at Walden University, a licensed professional counselor, and a diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. Dr. Steele is also the owner and clinical director of Kalamazoo Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy, where she provides therapy, supervision and training in CBT. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Steele is an Associate Editor of the Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development.
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