More Than Diversity & Inclusion- Real Talk About Racism
There recently has been increased pressure in society and on organizations regarding diversity, racism, and inclusion. Racism occurs when there is a presumed biological or cultural superiority of one or more racial groups over another, and that presumption is used to justify or prescribe inferior treatment or social position of other racial groups. Today, racism continues to exist and results in considerable inequalities in socioeconomic, health, and other outcomes. Racism, prejudicial treatment, and unfair practices impact the mental health of individuals and the providers who interact with them. Understanding how to better prepare, educate, and equip current and future mental health providers should be a high priority. This training will explore the historical significance of racial trauma and the devastating impact on mental health, as well as how to approach issues of diversity, inclusion, and antiracism in education and recruitment.
Please click the course video to watch the course presentation, and then complete the Post-Test in order to obtain your CE certificate.
Abstract
There recently has been increased pressure in society and on organizations regarding diversity, racism, and inclusion. Racism occurs when there is a presumed biological or cultural superiority of one or more racial groups over another, and that presumption is used to justify or prescribe inferior treatment or social position of other racial groups. Today, racism continues to exist and results in considerable inequalities in socioeconomic, health, and other outcomes. Racism, prejudicial treatment, and unfair practices impact the mental health of individuals and the providers who interact with them. Understanding how to better prepare, educate, and equip current and future mental health providers should be a high priority. This training will explore the historical significance of racial trauma and the devastating impact on mental health, as well as how to approach issues of diversity, inclusion, and antiracism in education and recruitment.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Articulate the difference between race, ethnicity, and culture.
- Identify historical examples of the biopsychosocial and epigenetic effects of racism and discrimination.
- Recognize and provide examples of microaggressions, cultural appropriation, and color blindness.
- Describe specific ways diversity and inclusion differ, why they should be considered, and how to implement them into a program or organization.
Presented by Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart
Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart is a pediatric psychologist, parent coach, and the business owner of A New Day Pediatric Psychology in San Antonio, Texas. She was born and raised on the island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. She has lived in Buffalo, Indiana, Ohio, California, Arizona, and now Texas. She has lived and experienced a wide variety of cultural and geographic perspectives within the United States and in the Caribbean. She has a doctorate in clinical psychology and is board certified in clinical child and adolescent psychology. She has been married for 21 years and has two children, ages 10 and 7.
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