Workshop Pricing: 

$50: GPA Members

$80: Non-members

$20: GPA Student Members

Supporting Black Women’s Mental Wellness: Understanding Who We Are, Knowing How to Meet Our Needs, and Honoring Our Diversity

On-Demand Workshop, CE: 3 Hours

Presenters:

Michelle K. Lyn, Ph.D.; Mahlet Endale, Ph.D.; Kimber Shelton, Ph.D.; Jasmine H. Winbush, Psy.D.

Workshop Description:

The workshop is designed for all mental health professionals who serve Black women. Black women are treated by mental health professionals of all genders and ethnic backgrounds; as such, mental health professionals of all backgrounds will benefit from this conference. Mental health professionals continue to report being untrained in providing competent services to Black women and other individuals of the global majority (Hemmings & Evans, 2018). The current workshop provides information on the shared lived experiences, specific interventions that are culturally relevant for treating Black women, and describes the intersectional experiences of multiracial Black women.

(Intermediate)

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe common identifying characteristics of Black women including ethnic identities, values, and shared lived experiences.

2.  Define the Strong Black Woman Schema (SBWS), outlining theoretical and historical influences.

3. Describe and define culturally-adaptive and culturally-specific approaches for Black women.

4. Describe the unique experiences, strengths, and struggles of the Black Multiracial woman and the impact on her mental health.

Workshop References

About the Presenters:

Michelle Lyn, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist with experience in a variety of clinical settings including private practice, collegiate mental health, and Veterans’ Affairs specializing in cultural diversity, identity development, women’s issues, relationship problems, trauma, depression, and anxiety. In her private practice, her clientele consisted mostly of Black women. She is currently the Director of the Counseling Center at Oglethorpe University. Dr. Lyn co-edited and co-authored A Handbook on Counseling African American Women: Psychological Symptoms, Treatments, and Case Studies and co- authored The College and University Counseling Manual, Integrating Essential Services Across the Campus.

Mahlet Endale, Ph.D., is a Counseling Psychologist and board certified telemental health provider. She serves clients in Georgia, Florida, and some countries abroad. Over the course of her career she has served as instructor, clinical supervisor, consultant, and a psychotherapist. She opened a private practice in 2017 and primarily serves adult clients holding intersecting marginalized identities. The biggest portion of her clients identify as Black women of African descent. Prior to opening her practice, Dr. Endale worked in university mental health for 10 years in settings ranging from private liberal arts colleges to large research one institutions.

Dr. Kimber Shelton is a licensed psychologist, author, speaker and educator. She is the owner of KLS Counseling & Consulting Services in Texas; where she specializes in cultural diversity, LGBTQ issues, trauma and relationships concerns. Dr. Shelton has over 20 diversity-related publications, including coediting the recently released Handbook on Counseling African American Women. She is an award-winning psychologist; providing national and international trainings and has contributed to articles on CNN, Huffington Posts, and USA Today. Formally, she served as the Texas Psychological Association Diversity Division co-chair, and was a committee member on APA’s Committee on Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity. Dr. Shelton is adjunct faculty at Yorkville University, received her PhD from the University of Georgia and MS from Niagara University. Her favorite job is being a mother to 3-year- old twin daughters.

Dr. Jasmine Winbush is a licensed psychologist and owns a private group practice in Atlanta, Amethyst Psychological Services, specializing in providing services to women of color. Dr. Winbush earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Roosevelt University, her Master of Science from Loyola University Maryland, and her undergraduate degree from Miami University. She is a contributing author of A Handbook on Counseling African American Women: Psychological symptoms, treatments and case studies. Dr. Winbush has been an invited speaker at Partnership Against Domestic Violence, Skyland Trail, and Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University.

 Disclosures:

These presenters have no financial, professional or personal relationship that might potentially bias and/or impact content of the educational activity/session.

Cancellation Policy:

All cancellations must be submitted in writing to Sylvia Cardona via email (operations@gapsychology.org). A $35 cancellation fee will be charged for any cancellations prior to one week before the event. No refunds will be given within one week of the event.

The Georgia Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Georgia Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Workshop recorded 07/12/2024.