Course Code: REL-BHC-0-ARTBH
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Define racial trauma and how it affects clients with marginalized racial identities.
Describe how bias affects treatment and the clinician-client relationship.
Identify three approaches for screening and addressing racial trauma with clients.
Outline:
Section 1: Understanding Racial Trauma
Racism and Racial Trauma
Effects of Racial Trauma
Explicit and Implicit Bias
Addressing Bias
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Addressing Racial Trauma with Clients
Racial Trauma in Behavioral Healthcare
Addressing Structural Racism in Behavioral Health
Underlying Treatment Considerations
Treatment for Racial Trauma
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: Bridgett Ross, PsyD
Bridgett Ross, Psy.D. received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Philosophy from Boston College and then her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University. She is a licensed psychologist in California and was in private practice for 13 years treating various issues including trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, grief/loss, and issues around self-concept, identity, and attachment. Having supervised pre-licensed and licensed clinicians, she maintains an interest in professional issues in the field of psychology. Dr. Ross’ training and work history include Children’s Hospital Chadwick Center for Children and Families, Kaiser Permanente, Alvarado Parkway Institute, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, which informed her focus on providing evidence-based trauma treatment to diverse populations.
Subject Matter Expert: Jamila Holcomb, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Jamila Holcomb is Teaching Faculty at Florida State University in their Human Development and Family Science Department. Dr. Holcomb is also a licensed marriage and family therapist and clinical supervisor. She is the owner of Holcomb Counseling and Consulting, LLC, specializing in individual, family, and trauma counseling. Merging her academic and clinical work, Dr. Holcomb provides consultations and training centered around eradicating anti-Black racism, and improving diversity, equity, and inclusion within the higher education and mental health fields. Dr. Holcomb obtained her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) from The Family Institute at Northwestern University, and her Ph.D. in MFT from Florida State University.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Case Managers; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nurses; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; Social Workers; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.