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About the Event:

This training is designed to explain the historical and cultural origin of colorism and its far- reaching impact on identity, self-esteem, and mental health of Black Americans. The training will demonstrate how colorism intersects with gender, age, culture and socioeconomic status, further complicating the mental health challenges for Black Americans. The training will also outline culturally relevant and responsive strategies for participants to utilize when working with clients experiencing colorism-related trauma. By the end of the training, participants will be able to apply effective strategies and culturally sensitive interventions that are specifically tailored to the unique experiences and cultural context of Black American clients.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the historical and cultural origins of colorism: Participants will be able to describe the historical and cultural foundations of colorism and its influence on the identity, self-esteem, and mental health of Black American clients.
• Analyze the intersectionality of colorism through gender, age, culture and socioeconomic status: Participants will analyze how the intersectionality of colorism through of gender, age, culture, and socioeconomic status deepens the complexity of mental health experiences of Black Americans with colorism-related trauma.
• Identify culturally relevant and responsive strategies: Participants will identify culturally relevant and responsive counseling strategies to address the mental health challenges associated with colorism-related trauma.
• Demonstrate culturally sensitive interventions: Participants will demonstrate application of culturally interventions that are tailored to the unique cultural context and lived experiences of Black American clients experiencing colorism-related trauma.

Earn 1.5 Contact Hours for attending this event.

About the Presenter:

Dr. Harris holds a PhD in Psychology from Walden University, a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Fayetteville State University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor Supervisor (CSAC-S). As the founder of Healing Season, a private practice counseling and wellness center, Dr. Harris provides culturally responsive therapeutic services to diverse clients, specializing in trauma related to colorism, race and ethnicity. Through her work, she has supported clients from various backgrounds in their journey toward healing from these pervasive forms of trauma.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Harris is the founder of Ladies Like Us, an organization that addresses the unique mental health and social challenges faced by women of color, particularly those impacted by racial and gender-based issues. Dr. Harris is also an active member of the Colorism Institute, where her research focuses on the mental health consequences of colorism-related trauma among Black Americans.

Her academic pursuits include evaluating the cultural relevance and usefulness of mental health guides for faith leaders, emphasizing the importance of faith-based mental health support in addressing mental health challenges within the Black community. As an adjunct professor in counseling and psychology departments across multiple universities, Dr. Harris shares her expertise in culturally competent counseling and trauma-informed care.

In addition to her clinical and academic roles, Dr. Harris is a published author. Her works, Rebuilding the Temple: A Practical Guide to Health and Wellness and The Five Pillars of Wellness, offer practical insights into holistic well-being, combining mental, physical, and spiritual health approaches. Through her multifaceted work, Dr. Harris has established herself as a thought leader in mental health, racial and colorism-related trauma, and wellness, making her a highly sought-after speaker and advocate for BIPOC mental health and well-being.

NVLPC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6130. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NVLPC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.