DEIB and Multicultural Consideration in Mental and Physical Health - Panel Discussion
Panel Participants: Breeda McGrath, PhD, NCSP; Erika L. Liljedahl, PsyD; Keonna Robinson, MA, LMFT; Braden Berkey, PsyD
Recorded on Friday, November 17th, 2023
Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page
The majority of U.S adults claim that there are not enough mental health care providers who are trained to address issues specific to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status and almost a quarter of adults either do not seek mental health care or struggle to get care due to cultural barriers (Mental Health First Aid USA, 2022). As such, culturally responsive mental health care is a topic all mental health teams should be concerned with. This discussion will focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging considerations across the health care team.
Panelists will present methods of fostering trusts among diverse community groups and recommendations for bridging disparities. This discussion will also present methods of recognizing and addressing personal bias and ways organizations can move from being culturally competent to being cultural partners. Audience members will then have the opportunity to ask questions of the panelist regarding DEIB considerations.
Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page
This program, when attended in its entirety, offers 1.0 APA CEs for Psychologists, 1.0 IL CEUS for Counselors and Social Workers, 1.0 BBS California CEUs for LPCCs, LPSW, and LMFTs, 1.0 NASP CPDUs for School Psychologists, or 1.0 ISBE CPDs for Illinois Educators.
The majority of U.S adults claim that there are not enough mental health care providers who are trained to address issues specific to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status and almost a quarter of adults either do not seek mental health care or struggle to get care due to cultural barriers (Mental Health First Aid USA, 2022). As such, culturally responsive mental health care is a topic all mental health teams should be concerned with. This discussion will focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging considerations across the health care team.
Panelists will present methods of fostering trusts among diverse community groups and recommendations for bridging disparities. This discussion will also present methods of recognizing and addressing personal bias and ways organizations can move from being culturally competent to being cultural partners. Audience members will then have the opportunity to ask questions of the panelist regarding DEIB considerations.
After attending this introductory-level program, participants will be able to:
- Identify methods of moving from cultural competency to cultural partnerships.
- Discuss methods organizations use to foster trust among diverse community groups.
- Explain methods to bridge disparities.
- Describe how to recognize and address one’s own biases.
This program meets APA’s continuing education STANDARD 1.3: Program content focuses on topics related to psychological practice, education, or research other than application of psychological assessment and/or intervention methods that are supported by contemporary scholarship grounded in established research procedures.
This program meets APA’s continuing education GOAL 1: Program is relevant to psychological practice, education, and/or science.
General Admission: $20
The Chicago School Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $10*
The Chicago School Students: $15*
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Refund Policy: 100% of tuition is refundable up to 48 hours before the program. Within 48 hours of the program, and at any point in Homestudy format, tuition is nonrefundable.
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Breeda McGrath, PhD, NCSP
Breeda McGrath is a higher education leader and Associate Campus Dean for Online programs at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology where she supervises over 30 graduate programs including international psychology, organizational leadership, behavioral economics, behavior analysis, forensic psychology, counseling, and psychopharmacology. As a licensed clinical psychologist and nationally certified school psychologist, Breeda is a board member of the Peace Psychology and International Psychology divisions of APA and a school crisis prevention and intervention trainer. She also serves as a board member on the Interfaith Community for Detained Immigrants in Chicago and provides consultation and training for the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights. Originally from Ireland, Breeda collaborates with international colleagues in Indonesia, Senegal, Greece, and India.
Erika L. Liljedahl, PsyD
Dr. Erika L. Liljedahl is a clinical psychologist who trained in the field of disability and neuropsychology. She has worked in various settings, including a private practice performing clinical and forensic neuropsychological evaluations. In addition to teaching at the graduate level since 2000, Dr. Liljedahl has presented at national conventions and international conferences on many topics including disability. Dr. Liljedahl also provides consultations and lectures to businesses on various topics related to mental health and maintains active involvement in her own professional development. She is inspired by her travels and international colleagues and is currently collaborating with a colleague in Cameroon, Africa. Besides her current career responsibilities, since 1990 Dr. Liljedahl continues to be an active volunteer in the mental health field and currently volunteers and provides support to those individuals with brain injuries or autism.
Keonna Robinson, MA, LMFT
With over 11 years of collective experience as a psychotherapist, assistant professor, clinical trainer, and mentor, Keonna Robinson, LMFT has worked as a clinician in multiple community mental health settings including residential programs, school-based, inpatient, and outpatient care. As the founder and co-owner of P.E.A.C.E. Wellness Collective: Individual & Family Therapy Center, she specializes in grief, traumatic loss, and life transitions for adults and couples. She provides mental health trainings and workshops to Master’s level psychology students and trainees in her faculty role at TCSPP-LA. She also provides clinical training to associates, licensed psychologists, clinicians, and mental health workers for DMH-contracted mental health agencies and state-wide mental health organizations.
Braden Berkey, PsyD
Dr. Berkey completed his doctoral work in clinical psychology at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He has held positions in private practice, university counseling, managed care and community mental health care settings. Dr. Berkey served as the Director of Behavioral Health and Social Services at Howard Brown Health Center where he expanded graduate training opportunities and developed a comprehensive substance abuse program. He was recruited by the Center on Halsted in 2006 to create the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Institute, which worked to expand access to LGBT culturally competent mental health clinicians. He is currently the Executive Director of Projects Advancing Sexual Diversity (PASD).
Dr. Berkey joined the faculty as an adjunct professor in 2008, and came on board as a core faculty member the following year. He teaches courses on ethics, clinical interviewing, diversity, professional practice, gender, human sexuality and advanced psychotherapy. Braden has a strong interest in public health issues and integrated healthcare. He served on a variety of committees with the Alliance of Chicago, playing an active role in the development of a community based electronic health records system. He completed the Certification in Nonprofit Management offered through the Great Cities Initiative at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Berkey is also an AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator. He maintains a private practice which focuses on sexual minority populations.
Target Audience: Mental health professionals, educators, and students.
Psychologists. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 1.0 continuing education credits. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in its continuing education activities. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology 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.
Counselors/Clinical Counselors. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available 1.0 hours of continuing education. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to provide continuing education programming for counselors and clinical counselors. License Number: 197.000159
Social Workers. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 1.0 hours of continuing education. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to provide continuing education programming for social workers. License Number: 159.001036
MFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs: Course meets the qualifications for 1.0 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs, LPCCs, and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. If you are licensed outside of California please check with your local licensing agency to to determine if they will accept these CEUs. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) to offer continuing education programming for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and/or LCSWs. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is an accredited or approved postsecondary institution that meets the requirements set forth in Sections 4980.54(f)(1), 4989.34, 4996.22(d)(1), or 4999.76(d) of the Code.
School Psychologists. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 1.0 hours of continuing professional development. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology’s School Psychology Program is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer continuing professional development. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology maintains responsibility for this continuing professional development activity.
Illinois Educators. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 1.0 hours of continuing professional development units. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is an approved provider for continuing professional development by the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Non Psychologists. Most licensing boards accept Continuing Education Credits sponsored by the American Psychological Association but non-psychologists are recommended to consult with their specific state-licensing board to ensure that APA-sponsored CE is acceptable.
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