Connecting the Dots: Bringing Inclusion and Belonging to SUD Treatment
Information
Date & Time
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Location
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Cumberland Heights
8283 River Road Pike
Nashville, TN 37209
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Identify and describe one or more example of research that demonstrates the impact of historic and intergenerational trauma on brain development and health risks later in life.
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Explain the terms systemic racism, historical trauma, and intergenerational trauma.
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Identify two or more ways to explore the lived experience of BIPOC clients and communities to connect with cultural norms and values.
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Describe two ways that bias impacts the treatment of addictions.
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Identify two ways they can stand up for and help promote equity for their clients.
Educational Goal
The educational goal of this workshop is to increase attendees knowledge of systemic racism and historical and intergenerational trauma which will enable them to connect with their BIPOC clients seeking help for addictions and mental health issues.
Description
Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) increasingly seek mental health resources to help them address addictions and co-occurring mental health issues. In light of the increasing recognition of the impact of systemic racism and the associated historical and intergenerational trauma on everything from brain development to one’s ability to fulfill their genetic potential, it is incumbent on professionals to understand the lived experience of these trauma effects at the deepest level possible. The cultural underpinnings of the training and supervision of most mental health professionals does not include an understanding of the lived experiences of BIPOC individuals. These experiences include and are often influenced by the events their ancestors were subjected to as well as experiences of ongoing microaggressions and discrimination. This experiential presentation will provide attendees with a unique and more heartfelt understanding of these issues and will enable them to connect with their BIPOC clients seeking help for addictions and mental health issues.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Carolyn Coker Ross, MD, MPH, CEDS is an African American author, speaker, and expert in the treatment of eating disorders, trauma and addictions. Dr. Ross is a graduate of The University of Michigan Medical School. She completed a residency in Preventive Medicine and a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) at Loma Linda University and a fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. She is board certified in Preventive Medicine and in Addiction Medicine. Dr. Ross also completed a certification in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Cornell University. Dr. Ross has been an international speaker and consultant on issues of mental health, trauma and workplace productivity. She received an award for Outstanding Service in Addiction Medicine in 2022 from Friendly House Los Angeles and the Dr. Peter Hayden Diversity, Inclusivity and Racial Equity Award from the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) in 2023. Dr. Ross presented a TEDxPleasantGrove talk on “Historical and Intergenerational Trauma in January 2020. She is co-founder of the Institute for Antiracism and Equity (antiracismandequity.com), a consulting group that offers trainings to organizations on diversity and equity in the workplace.
Financially Sponsored By
- Cumberland Heights Foundation