Paths to Ending Racism in America

Course Details

Course Description

This course is based on the following three key components: (1) the 66-minute Ted Talks video “The Path to Ending Systemic Racism in the US,” which is designed to provide participants with a clear understanding of the nature of systemic racism in the US, and pathways to overcoming and healing from its tragic consequences; (2) the Psychology Today article “Uncovering the Trauma of Racism: New Tools for Clinicians”; and (3) the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy article “Actionable Steps for Therapists (and All Human Beings) in Response to the Racial Pandemic.” The two documents examine the clinical implications of systemic racism, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of those who have been traumatized by systemic racism.

To complete the course, participants access online content that includes the 66-minute Ted Talks video and the two web-based articles before passing the online posttest with a score of 80% or better to print a certificate of completion.

Target Audience

This presentation is designed for any professional (licensed or non-licensed, beginning to advanced) working in any aspect of behavioral health and social services.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, readers will be able to do the following:

Identify major organizations that are leading the struggle to end systemic racism in America.
Identify recent and current developments that present hopeful opportunities to take effective action toward ending systemic racism.
Identify goals and strategies for restructuring law enforcement and other social institutions that currently maintain structural and institutional racism.
Identify related web-based resources, including publications and websites relevant to both social policy and clinical level responses to systemic racism and its effects.
Identify the clinical issues commonly presented by clients who have been directly exposed to systemic racism.