Understanding the Narratives of Racial Trauma in Black Communities and Unpacking Biases Within Your Practice
Understanding the Narratives of Racial Trauma in Black Communities and Unpacking Biases Within Your Practice
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Educational Goal
To increase knowledge of the impact of historical racial trauma of Black people and develop strategies to create a safe, inclusive practice.
Description
When utilizing cultural competence within our practice, we must understand the experiences and historical narratives of the communities we serve. Utilizing a trauma-informed lens and interactive presentation style, the presentation explores the history of marginalization and oppression of Black people, internal narratives that were developed, and the development of transgenerational trauma. In addition, the training assists clinicians in exploring and unpacking biases that may interfere with their ability to adequately serve Black clients and concludes with strategies to improve inclusion within their mental health practice. Attendees will develop a greater awareness of the impact of historical racial trauma on Black people and develop strategies to begin unpacking personal and workplace biases toward their racially marginalized clientele.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Kayla has worked in the mental health field since 2016. She completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Drake University in 2016 and received her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Drake University in 2019. Kayla currently serves as the President of the Iowa Mental Health Counselor’s Association, an association dedicated to meeting the professional needs of Iowa mental health counselors. She utilizes EMDR, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Kayla specializes in trauma-informed practices, especially regarding LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experiences.
Kayla believes that individuals often have the tools within themselves to heal and utilizes therapeutic tools to help individuals uncover this to enhance their sense of self and ability to feel secure, confident, empowered, and peaceful within their lives. Kayla has experience in PTSD, depression, anxiety, BIPOC experiences, LGBTQ experiences, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and grief and loss. In her free time, Kayla enjoys dancing, playing the clarinet, playing basketball, lifting weights, and coloring. Kayla is a certified One Iowa-approved inclusive provider for the LQBTQ+ community.