October 15, 2021
2pm-5pm EST
Register at: https://who-helps-the-helpers.eventbrite.com
The current sociopolitical context is a significant stressor for many Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) individuals, including BIPOC therapists. Yet, there is little guidance on how BIPOC therapists can manage their own experience of racialized trauma while working with clients who either: (a) have their own experiences with racialized trauma, or (b) trigger a trauma response through covert or overt acts of racism during the counseling process. The goal of this webinar is to explore the experience of racialized trauma among BIPOC therapists and its potential impact on the therapeutic process. During the webinar, participants will learn how to recognize signs of racialized trauma, identify personal triggers, develop strategies for self-care, and implement anti-bias strategies in their work with clients. In order to provide the safety necessary to process the trauma of race-based incidents, this event is limited to members of the BIPOC community.
As a result of this presentation, you will be able to:
Articulate your experience of racialized trauma.
Identify personal self-care strategies to mitigate the impact of racialized trauma during the therapeutic process.
Describe strategies to disarm racial bias or prejudice expressed by clients during therapy.
Dr. Charmeka Newton is a fully licensed psychologist and in full time practice at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services. She has over 10 years of experience in clinical, academic, and community settings, including teaching experience at both undergraduate and graduate levels of higher education. Her areas of expertise include multicultural counseling, research methods, tests and measurement, career counseling, and clinical supervision of master’s-level counseling practitioners and students. In addition to her clinical and teaching expertise, Dr. Newton is also a member of the Michigan Board of Psychology, appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. She is a sought after psychology expert featured in prominent magazines and newscasts, recently featured on the June 2020 broadcast of West Michigan Woman, where she discussed how to have difficult conversations with your family about race.
Dr. Janeé Steele is a licensed professional counselor, counselor educator, and diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. Dr. Steele is also the co-owner and clinical director of Kalamazoo Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy, PLLC, where she provides therapy, supervision, and training in CBT. Her scholarly activity includes peer-reviewed articles focused in the areas of CBT, social justice advocacy, and counselor training. Her most recent article, published in the May 2020 issue of the International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling and Development, describes cognitive conceptualization and treatment planning using CBT and a proposed cognitive model of internalized racism.