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In honour of Black History Month, we have partnered with Black Mental Health Canada to bring you a 3-part series on the Afrocentric Framework in Mental Health. This event is the second part of the 3-part series. 

Part 2 - Understanding Racial Trauma and Racially Based Traumatic Stress

Understanding the impact of inequity and structural racism on Black individuals and build a knowledge base of racial trauma and its impact on clients of African descent as well as how to recognize it as it presents in clients.

February 20th, 2025
11:30 AM ET

About The Presenter: Shani Ellis-Alman

My name is Shani Ellis-Alman and I am a 1st generation Canadian, a displaced African of Caribbean descent with roots in Barbados, Trinidad and St. Lucia.  

I have a Bachelors degree in psychology and a Masters degree from Wilfrid Laurier University in Social work.  I have been practicing as a registered social worker for 13 years, with my career thus far focusing in mental health and wellness, addiction and maladaptive coping, and concurrent disorders.  I have worked in DEI, academia, healthcare, crisis and community mental health capacities, developed and facilitated mental health and addiction groups, as well as gender specific groups focusing on gendered experiences. 

While my life currently consists of work and parenting, I also enjoy taking part in community events and festivals, vegetable gardening, running outdoors and trying out new recipes. 

Level: Introductory

This session is worth 2 CECs, and will be recorded.

** Important note for CCPA members: In order to receive the Continuing Education Credits, you must register with the exact email address in the member portal. Click here to access the member portal to confirm the email address on your member profile.

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Afrocentric Framework in Mental Health Part 2 - Understanding Racial Trauma and Racially Based Traumatic Stress

  • jeudi le 20 février, 2025 de 11h30 à 13h30
  • Online via Zoom