Transformative Engagement:
Advanced Strategies for Supporting Black, Interracial and Neurodiverse Families & Children

Join us LIVE - September 5th at 9 am PT
For BIPOC children, neurodivergence is more often missed or mislabeled due to systemic biases, delaying crucial diagnoses and interventions by years and significantly impacting their developmental trajectory. Experiences of racism and classism don't just cause emotional distress; they can inflict traumatic stress on the body and mind, impacting anxiety, depression, and even leading to PTSD. A lack of culturally competent interventions doesn't just make therapy ineffective – it can actively lead to misdiagnosis, premature termination, and even re-traumatization, worsening mental health outcomes for BIPOC and neurodivergent individuals.

A strong racial identity can be a shield against psychological distress, yet for some, it can also amplify the traumatic impact of racial discrimination, making healing a complex, nuanced journey.  The very words we use in clinical settings can either devalue neurodivergent experiences and reinforce ableist norms, or they can become powerful tools for affirmation and healing.

Participants will be able to enhance their clinical skills and cultural humility in working effectively with Black, interracial, and neurodiverse families, understanding the complexities of their unique experiences and promoting positive therapeutic outcomes.
  • What's included?
  • 1.5 hour recorded webinar
  • slides & support resources
  • 1.5 APA CE*
*Most licensing boards accept APA credits, though it is up to you to confirm if your license, board and state will accept APA continuing education units. 

Learning Objectives

  • Identify at least three key demographic trends and societal factors—including historical trauma, systemic racism, and microaggressions—that uniquely impact Black and neurodiverse families in the United States.
  • Analyze racial identity development and intersectionality as they relate to Black and multiracial individuals, and evaluate their implications for family dynamics and clinical decision-making.
  • Differentiate at least two cultural variations in family structures, roles, and relational dynamics that may be common in Black and/or interracial families, in contrast to dominant cultural norms.
  • Apply at least three clinical strategies for addressing racial disconnection and tension within therapeutic settings, with attention to the lived experiences of clients.
  • Explain how historical and ongoing racial trauma affects the mental health, relational functioning, and overall well-being of Black and interracial families.
  • Describe at least five culturally adapted family therapy interventions and two individual therapy interventions that support the unique cultural values and experiences of Black, interracial, and neurodiverse clients.
  • Recognize and evaluate at least three forms of cultural bias that may influence clinical assessment, diagnosis, or treatment planning for Black and multiracial individuals.
Meet the instructor

Jasmine Bishop, LPC-S

Jasmine is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, creator, and recovering perfectionist. Her love is to do therapy with women and teens who are too hard on themselves and come from complicated families. Her plans to take over the world includes making mental health relevant, equitable, and accessible.

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