Enhancing Cultural Competency While Working with BIPOC Population

1201 Caroline Street,Fredericksburg VA 22401

14 December, 2022

Description

The prevalence of racial stressors and racial trauma among individuals of the BIPOC population can have a negative impact on social competencies as children and managing these stressors as adults. The historical background of the BIPOC population in America has its own distinct trajectory involving perceptions of others and its presentation within the media. Recent events have made it evident of the necessity to both recognize and broaden awareness of cultural diversity as it relates to providing play therapy services to Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) individuals. In an effort to provide culturally sensitive services, The Association for Play Therapy reviewed and modified current guidelines of credentialing to include training in culturally inclusive play therapy and anti-racist practices. Play therapists’ ability to improve their cultural competencies with diverse populations can enhance their ability to work with children from diverse backgrounds who experience discrimination due to their cultural and ethnic backgrounds. This workshop aligns with APT’s mission to enhance play therapists’ cultural awareness and competencies in providing play therapy services to BIPOC children. Learning Objectives: By the end of this course participants are able to: 1. define racial trauma and it’s impacts on children and presentation in the playroom. 2. identify the difference between racial stress and racial trauma and how it presents in the playroom 3. identify at least one play therapy strategy to facilitate the process of healing in the playroom. Play Therapy Special Topics 2 APT Contact CE. VAPT is approved by the Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education credits specific to play therapy. VAPT maintains responsibility for the program. APT Approved Provider 01-109 About our presenter: Joanne Thomas currently is an American Counseling Association (ACA) Blogger who has documented her journey from a Resident in Counseling to a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia. She was lead presenter at ACA Conference in 2016 to discuss Multicultural Perspectives of Career Choices and Masters Level Students. She is a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor ™ and Chair of the Fredericksburg Chapter of Virginia Association for Play Therapy providing trauma-informed interventions as an EMDR Trained Clinician working towards EMDR Certification. Her goal is to promote that play therapy interventions can be utilized across the lifespan. HANDOUTS: Handouts (if available) and confirmation will be sent a few days prior to the training. CANCELLATION POLICY: No refunds. PHOTO RELEASE: By registering for this training, you are giving permission for VAPT to use any photographs that are taken during the event containing your likeness for as long as VAPT deems appropriate and desirable. Photographs may be used on the VAPT website, social media pages, and/or newsletter for any purpose. By completing the registration, you are also consenting to waive any rights to the photographs indefinitely. If you do not wish to have your photo used, it is your responsibility to notify VAPT of your request to be omitted.