Do You Feel Me? Effectively Engaging Black Clients
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Date & Time
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Educational Goal
Participants are expected to gain skills demonstrating cultural competence to engage African American populations in therapy.
Description
Each culture has its own nuances and differences. While our profession lends a lot of discussion to appreciating these differences, little discussion is given to understanding and utilizing these differences in a way that will propel a counseling relationship forward. While a course on multiculturalism is required in most education programs, is that enough? Lack of understanding often leads to breakdowns in communication and relationships which are the core of our professions.
This presentation will provide therapists of all backgrounds with practical skills needed to better engage with African American populations.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Maya B. Galathe, M.Ed., LPC, NCC is a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor and owner of Goal Digging Therapy, LLC located in Baton Rouge, LA. Maya is also a professional mental health speaker who has spoken at various national conferences and has previously won the “Best of Show” award at the Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference.
Ms. Galathe has worked as a mental health counselor in private practice, school, and university settings. Maya specializes in working with clients through racial trauma. Maya Galathe believes that “Therapy is a Vibe” and aims to break the stigmas that exist around talking about mental health in the Black community.