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Training Description

This training is a comprehensive program designed to foster a deep understanding of social and racial issues, equipping mental health clinicians with the knowledge and skills to actively contribute to a more just and inclusive society. This training explores the historical context of systemic injustices, examines contemporary challenges, and promotes dialogue around diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Goal:

·       Expand knowledge, understanding, and awareness regarding how social and racial justice interplay with in the mental health framework.

Objectives:

·       Gain understanding of the historical and current systemic concerns for BIPOC clients/communities

·       Identify barriers to addressing social justice/race in our work

·       Gain understanding of the role of intersectionality in system involvement, beliefs, and views of mental health

·       Identify challenges/changes needed within our systems to meet the needs of BIPOC communities

Why social justice/racial justice (9:00 am-9:30 am)

A.    System histories and present engagement with BIPOC communities

1.     Child welfare

2.     Justice systems

3.     Social work & psychology

Barriers to addressing social justice/race in our work (9:30-10:00 am)

A.    Why this should not be political

B.    Our beliefs

Intersectionality (10:00-10:30 am)

A.    Meaning

B.    Considerations in MH and service delivery

Break (10:30-10:45)

How race shows up (10:45-11:15 am)

A.    Beliefs, signs, relationships, perceptions

Challenging Ourselves & Our Systems (11:15-11:45 am)

A.    Assessment tools

B.    Biases

C.    Our privileges

D.    System change

Conclusion (11:45-12:00 pm)