Mental Health & the BIPOC Family
Speaker: Dr. Jeannelle Perkins-Muhammad, LMFT-S, EMDR, Therapist, Author, and International Speaker
Presented by the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Office of Continuing Education
This seminar took place in November 2023
Family Systems Theory with a BIPOC Lens | On-Demand Coming Soon
Family Systems Theory, when viewed through a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) lens, takes into account the unique cultural and historical contexts that influence the dynamics within BIPOC families. This perspective recognizes that families from different backgrounds may have distinct experiences, challenges, and strengths that are shaped by their cultural heritage and the systemic inequalities they face.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the intersectionality of identities within BIPOC families.
- Recognize the resilience and cultural strengths present within BIPOC families.
- Use culturally sensitive language and therapeutic practices that respect and validate the experiences of BIPOC clients.
Healing through Cultural Humility before Cultural Competence | On-Demand Coming Soon
Cultural humility is a concept and approach that encourages individuals to approach interactions and relationships with others in a way that is open, respectful, and non-judgmental, particularly when dealing with people from different cultural backgrounds. It involves acknowledging one's own cultural biases, limitations, and perspectives while seeking to understand and learn from the cultural perspectives of others.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand how to use reflective practice across cultures.
2. Cultivate and utilize cultural responsiveness in daily practice.
3. Understand how to reduce power imbalances in multi-cultural environments.
Credit
The Medical University of South Carolina’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Office of Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.0 APA continuing education credit per sessions. The Medical University of South Carolina’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Office of Continuing Education is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Medical University of South Carolina’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Office of Continuing Education maintains responsibility for this program and its content
The South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology will approve 3.0 Category A credits per sessions.
The South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists will approve 3.0 hours of continuing education credit per sessions.
Questions? Email psych-events@musc.edu
