Racial Trauma: The African American Experience

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Course Overview
It is clear that acknowledgment of the historical context of racism and its current implications is a vital aspect of providing care to a diverse population. Mental health practitioners, medical providers, researchers, community leaders, advocates, activists, and laypersons should work to prevent and effectively treat the psychological and physical distress experienced as a result of the racism faced by African American clients.

Learning Outcomes 
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Define racism and its historical and current manifestations in the United States.
  • Describe the impact of structural racism and related racial trauma on African American individuals.
  • Evaluate the adverse health and mental health impacts of racial trauma on African Americans.
  • Outline approaches to rapport building and mental health interventions best suited for African American clients who have experienced racial trauma.
  • Discuss culturally relevant approaches to promote post-traumatic growth and provide trauma-informed care.
     

About the Author/Presenter 
Tanika Johnson, EdD, MA, LPC-MHSP, LMHC, NCC, BC-TMH, CCTP, is a licensed professional counselor and contributing faculty specializing in addiction, trauma, sexual assault, human trafficking, domestic violence, crisis and behavioral health interventions, anxiety, mood disorders, perinatal disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anger and impulse control, and self-management coaching. She also has experience with education consulting and serving the special education community and the exceptional needs of children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities.


Audience/Accreditations and Approvals 
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE 
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details): 
Counselor, Psychology, Social Work

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