Historical Trauma in the African American Community

Description:

Historical Trauma relates to the collective experience of a particular community or group that causes emotional harm based on a traumatic event or experience. In this course we will explore the collective experiences of African Americans since 1619 and consider the implications for practice in working with this specific population. This course will provide practical tips and insights for providing trauma-responsive, evidence-based and culturally-attuned interventions to clients.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, participants will be prepared to:

1. Recognize and articulate an understanding of historical trauma.

2. Describe ways in which historical trauma continues to impact the African-American community.

3. Describe trauma-responsive tools for intervening in a culturally-attuned manner that is evidence-based.

Format: Live Zoom (once registered you will find a link on the online event page)

CECHs: 3 Continuing Education Contact Hours. Trauma Informed Care Certificate Core Course.

Refunds: You can refund yourself up to 7 days before event on Eventbrite.

Accommodations: Please email us directly with any special accommodations you may need at [email protected]

Contact Info: [email protected]

I nstructor: Kelley Hollie, LMSW

Kelley Hollie is an LMSW, therapist, and scholar-activist with 18 years experience in child welfare, international adoption, international Social Work, working with trauma and clinical practice. Her research interests include trauma, child welfare, autism, transracial adoption, the Black family, and social work education. She resides in Phoenix, Arizona with her husband and two young children.

Host or Publisher MSU School of Social Work