The schedule for the Fundamentals I workshop on January 28th will be as follows (all times are in EST): 

10:00 am Lectures Part I & Part II

11:15 am Q&A 

     11:30 am Break 

11:45 am Lecture Part III

12:15 pm Break-out groups

1:00 pm Q &A 

     1:15 pm Break 

2:15 pm Lecture Part IV

3:10 pm Break-out groups 

3:30 pm Q&A 

     3:45 pm Break 

4:00 pm Lecture Part V

4:45 pm Break-out groups

5:15 pm Q&A 

5:30 pm Optional Virtual Networking

6:00 pm End

SUMMARY: In this course, we identify and discuss manifestations of trauma resulting from social identity based inequalities. Recent research examining the connection between social identity based inequality as sources of trauma and its effect on individual well-being is presented.  Contemporary manifestations of cross generational trauma are explored. Barriers in access to healing are identified and discussed. 

Basic Theory and Skills of Peer Counseling is presented as a model for healing social identity based trauma. An overview of the basic theory and embodied skills of peer counseling is presented. The liberatory consciousness framework and  phenomenological foundations of peer counseling is presented along with peer counseling methods of embodied listening and discharging.  Phenomenal storytelling and meaning making and somatic processing along with combined aware attention from a peer counseling partner provide the platform for the healing work.

This course is based on the assumption that all humans have the right to the opportunity to heal from trauma. A key benefit of peer counseling is its capacity to bridge the gap in access to healing. Phenomenal Peer Counseling is especially suited for members of a population toward whom social identity-based inequalities have been targeted.

SPEAKER: 

Barbara Love, EdD: Dr. Barbara J. Love is a Professor Emeritus, Social Justice Education, College of Education, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts. Her current focus is on Developing Liberatory Consciousness, Black Liberation and Community Development, Peer Counseling for Trauma Recovery and Healing, Racism and Climate Activism. She has worked with a broad range of organizations throughout the U.S., Europe the Caribbean andAfrica. Her research focuses on personal, organizational and societal transformation and strategies for liberation. She has authored and coauthored a variety of publications including "Developing a Liberatory Consciousness", “Understanding Racism And Internalized racism”, and chapters in Teaching for Diversity and Social Justice including “Knowing Ourselves as Instructors”, “Racism”, and “Ageism and Adultism”.

OBJECTIVES: 

In this session, participants will

1. Explain social identity-based inequality as a source of trauma.
2. Identify and discuss manifestations of trauma resulting from social identity-based inequalities.
3. Discuss barriers in access to healing from social identity-based trauma.
4. Explain peer counseling as a model for healing social identity-based trauma.  
5. Explain peer counseling as a model to bridge the gap in access to healing.
6. Explain the basic theory and embodied skills of peer counseling.
7. Discuss the phenomenological foundation and liberatory consciousness framework for peer counseling.

INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL: Intermediate

UTILITY/VALIDITY STATEMENT: The content of the presentation, when applied according to psychological practice guidelines, within the expertise of the practitioner does not pose any risks.

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APA CE Statement

This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 6 continuing education credits. Sadar Psychological is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Sadar Psychological maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

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Presenter Statement

The views of the presenters are theirs and do not necessarily represent a position by Sadar Psychological. Sadar Psychological is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in its continuing education activities. Sadar Psychological is also committed to conducting all activities in conformity with the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles for Psychologists. Participants are asked to be aware of the need for privacy and confidentiality throughout the program. If program content becomes stressful, participants are encouraged to process these feelings during discussion periods. Please address questions, concerns, and any complaints to [email protected].

ADA Statement

If participants have special needs, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons who request them, consistent with ADA requirements.

APA Code of Ethics Statement

It is the responsibility of every attendee to abide by the standards set forth in the APA Code of Ethics for maintaining security and confidentiality of test materials and proprietary information presented as part of this continuing education program. Any materials used as part of this program may not be copied or otherwise distributed, and no proprietary information will be disclosed by attendees to any person not registered for this program.

Conflict of Interest Statement

There is no commercial support for this program nor are there any relationships between the CE Sponsor, presenting organization, presenter, program content, research, grants, or other funding that could reasonably be construed as conflicts of interest.

Refund/Cancellation Policy

The Trauma Research Foundation will honor cancellation requests submitted by email until January 27th, 2021. There will be a $50 administrative fee subtracted from all refunds. Refunds will not be issued after this date.

Utility/Validity Statement

The content of this presentation, when applied according to psychological practice guidelines, within the expertise of the expertise of the practitioner do not pose any risks.

Target Audience

Counselors, Psychologists, Social Workers, Psychotherapists, Addiction Counselors, Therapists, Marriage & Family Therapists, Case Managers, Nurses, Physicians, Other Mental Health Professionals