Learning Objectives: Courageous Conversations

  • Participants will be able to explain how racialized trauma and manifestations of racialized trauma manifests in society and in the therapy room.
  • ​Participants will be able to demonstrate techniques for creating safety when discussing racialized trauma with BIPOC clients
  • Participants will be able to utilize AEDP™ interventions to create a safe and supportive environment when engaging in conversations about race.
  • Participants will be able to demonstrate cultural sensitivity when facilitating therapy with BIPOC clients.
  • Participants will be able to utilize the use of empathic confrontation to validate feelings while gently challenging defensive behaviors.
  • Participants will be able to apply self-compassion exercises to foster a kind and understanding attitude towards oneself and others.