Racial Identity - A Social Construct with Notable Impact

Racial Identity - A Social Construct with Notable Impact

Virtual Only

Sponsored by FPA's Diversity and Cultural Competency Committee and the Pinellas Region

Presented by Christina Douyon, PhD and Amanda Weber, PhD

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

1. Summarize Helms's racial identity development models.

2. Demonstrate how racial identity development models are useful in clinical practice.

3. Apply racial identity development models to clinical vignettes.

Course Description

The Racial Identity workshop is 2 hours and will teach Helms's racial identity development model. The workshop will begin with foundational definitions of power, racism, and white supremacy. Followed by a presentation of Helms's racial development models and how they relate to therapy. Specifically, the presentation will help develop clinicians' and trainees' ability to identify their own racial identity status and the influence of racial identity status in interpersonal interactions. Break-out rooms will be used to discuss racial identity theory through the use of vignettes.

Approved for 2 hours of general continuing education credits

Course Level: Intermediate and Introductory

Fee: Free for FPA Members; $50 Non-FPA Members

Refund Policy: 48 hours in advance of the event

Registration: www.flapsych.com

Online registration is required for this event

You must attend the complete program to obtain CE credit

If accommodations for a disability is needed please contact nickcole@flapsych.com

The Florida Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Florida Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

The Florida Psychological Association is approved by the Florida Department of Health, Board of Psychology and Board of School Psychology to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Florida Psychological Association is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling as a provider of continuing education. The Florida Psychological Association maintains responsibility for the program and its content.