Connection. Advocacy. Growth.
You may earn this many credits: 3.0
Adolescence is a critical developmental stage that is necessary for a healthy adult adjustment. African American adolescents have tremendous potential for success in adulthood but are derailed by disruptive developmental experiences. Many of the teens and their families lack the resources and strategies to buffer the effects of negative emotional experiences; and the consequence is underachievement, substance abuse, and integrating dysfunctional behaviors. Therapists are often puzzled by the protective behaviors that black teens have adapted to cope and survive in systems that do not value their abilities and rights. This presentation will explore the psychological world of black adolescents and ways to help them achieve success.
Participants will be able to:
1. Describe demographics on black adolescents
2. Describe disruptors into the disruptors of adolescent development
3. Explain the impact of chronic stressors on brain development
4. Explain gender impacts from trauma
5. List culturally appropriate buffers to stress
6. Compare Black Psychology treatment approaches to mainstream therapy
Introductory: Assumes post-doctoral education status and limited familiarity with topic.
This session qualifies for 3.0 continuing education credits. You must attend the full 3-hour program to get continuing education credit for the event.
The Minnesota Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Minnesota Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
If you need accommodations to make this event accessible, please notify the MPA office at (952) 928-4657 or info@mnpsych.org.
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Willie Garrett, M.S., LP, CAEP, Ed.D., earned his M.S. in Counseling Psychology from Minnesota State University - Mankato, and an Ed.D. in Organizational Development from the University of Minnesota, and has worked as a licensed psychologist for forty years. His specialty is child-adolescent, but also generalist services with adults, elders, transracial adoption, rural cultures, trauma recovery, critical incidents, organization development, employee assistance, and counseling using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Dr. Garrett has been the director of several large integrated care behavioral health clinics; and Clinical Director of an international employee assistance service. Dr. Garrett was the 2020 MPA President, and maintains a small private practice. He has been on the board of Capella University, Adoptive Families of America, the Employee Assistance Society of North America, Minnesota-ABPsi, chair of the MPA Rural Division, and on the executive committee and governing council of MPA.
The speaker has indicated they do not have any conflicts of interest.